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⚡️ .NET Framework 3.5 switches to standalone deployment on new Windows

.NET Framework 3.5 is no longer bundled with new Windows versions, and Microsoft will ship its servicing updates separately. This means you install it only when you actually need it. For anyone maintaining old apps, it's worth noting how updates will now arrive independently of the OS.

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Microsoft News .NET Framework 3.5 Moves to Standalone Deployment in new versions of Windows An announcement of .NET Framework 3.5 servicing updates on new versions of Windows.
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⚡️ Visual Studio doubles down on AI reliability

Microsoft refocuses its AI strategy in Visual Studio on dependability and workflow polish. February’s roadmap spotlights sturdier agent behavior and a new Planning Agent—an early step toward multi-step task orchestration inside the IDE. The goal: make AI assistance less flashy, more fundamental.

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Microsoft News Roadmap for AI in Visual Studio (February) Discover the February roadmap for AI in Visual Studio, with improvements in reliability and integrations for better performance.
Post #2616 64
⚡️ WinGet Configuration automates your dev setup

Windows devs can now spin up a fully configured environment with one command using WinGet Configuration files. No more manual installs or endless tweaks — even GitHub Copilot CLI can assist in generating setup configs. It’s a smarter, faster path from blank OS to productive workspace.

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Microsoft News WinGet Configuration: Set up your dev machine in one command I’ve set up a lot of dev machines in my life. Traditionally, this takes a lot of time to get everything just right, but now there’s a faster way with WinGet Configuration files. Let me show you how to go from a fresh Windows install to a fully configured…
Post #2615 48
⚡️ Azure NetApp Files adds Elastic ZRS for higher resiliency

Microsoft brings Elastic zone‑redundant storage to Azure NetApp Files, raising the bar for data resiliency and compliance. The upgrade ensures continuous data availability and zero data loss — a vital shift for organizations running mission‑critical workloads in regulated environments.

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Microsoft News Enhanced storage resiliency with Azure NetApp Files Elastic zone-redundant service Learn how Azure NetApp Files Elastic zone‑redundant storage delivers multi‑AZ resiliency and zero data loss for mission‑critical workloads.
Post #2614 58
⚡️ VS Code Engineer Defends Workspace Trust Model

A lively Hacker News debate erupted after Jamf Threat Labs uncovered repo-based attack vectors. A VS Code team member argued that Workspace Trust remains the key defense, even as UX friction tempts users to bypass warnings — a reminder that security design is only as strong as user patience.

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Visual Studio Magazine VS Code Team Member Blames User Trust Decisions in Repo-Based Attacks -- Visual Studio Magazine In a a robust Hacker News thread sparked by Jamf Threat Labs research, a VS Code team member defended the editor's Workspace Trust model as the primary safeguard against repo-based malware -- while acknowledging UX problems that can lead users to click through…
Post #2613 50
⚡️ Visual Studio 2026 turbocharges MEF extensions

MEF-based editor productivity extensions now load noticeably faster in Visual Studio 2026, cutting startup overheads for developers. Microsoft also highlights VisualStudio.Extensibility, a streamlined way to build and maintain extensions moving forward — less friction, more performance focus.

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Microsoft News Performance improvements to MEF-based editor productivity extensions If you use editor productivity extensions for Visual Studio 2026, there’s good news—they can now load faster! Extension developers with existing MEF-based editor productivity extensions should read this blog to learn about recent changes and how they might…
Post #2612 50
⚡️ Building a Python CRUD API with Azure Functions

This part of the Azure serverless series moves beyond the basics — from a simple HTTP API to a full Python CRUD API powered by Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB. The focus: how serverless compute and FastAPI combine to deliver scalable, infrastructure-free apps with clean, modern API design.

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Microsoft News Part 2: Building a Python CRUD API with Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB Series: Building Serverless Applications with Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB In the first post of this series, we focused on establishing the fundamentals of serverless architecture by building and deploying a simple HTTP API using Azure Functions and…
Post #2611 54
⚡️ Inside .NET’s System.Diagnostics.Metrics Generators

A deep dive into the source generators in Microsoft.Extensions.Telemetry.Abstractions reveals a mixed bag. While they automate Metrics boilerplate, their design feels underwhelming — limited flexibility, moderate payoff. Useful for light telemetry, but hardly a breakthrough for .NET developers chasing real performance insights.

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Andrew Lock | .NET Escapades Exploring the (underwhelming) System.Diagnostics.Metrics source generators In this post I explore the source generators shipped in Microsoft.Extensions.Telemetry.Abstractions, explore the code, and discuss whether I would use them
Post #2610 52
⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer Adds Dark Mode

Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer finally embraces Dark Mode — a small update with a big usability payoff for developers living in the Azure Portal. It syncs seamlessly with the Portal’s own Dark Mode, bringing visual consistency and less eye strain during long data sessions.

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Microsoft News Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer now supports Dark Mode Dark Mode is now supported in Cosmos DB Data Explorer.
Post #2609 47
⚡️ PostgreSQL on Azure gets an AI upgrade

Azure infuses PostgreSQL with deep AI capabilities — from GitHub Copilot integration that streamlines coding to native model management that simplifies deployment. For teams running data-driven apps, this turns a database staple into a smarter, more autonomous platform for AI workloads.

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Microsoft News PostgreSQL on Azure supercharged for AI Find out why PostgreSQL is the most-loved database among developers, and with Azure’s latest innovations, it’s now more intelligent.
Post #2608 64
⚡️ Essential Rules for Real-World Software Engineering

Hard-won lessons that separate good engineers from great ones. These principles, forged through trial and error, cut through theory and focus on what actually works when code meets reality. A sharp reminder that true craftsmanship is built on habits, not hacks.

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Meziantou's blog Essential Rules of Software Engineering A collection of hard-learned lessons and principles that every software engineer should keep in mind for building better, more maintainable software.
Post #2606 46
⚡️ F# gets a power boost with Lattice

The latest F# Weekly spotlights Lattice — a step up for developers seeking more expressive and scalable functional code. The new framework sharpens F#’s edge in high-performance data workflows, making typed functional programming even more capable in production-grade environments.

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Sergey Tihon's Blog F# Weekly #5, 2026 – Leveling Up With Lattice Welcome to F# Weekly, A roundup of F# content from this past week: News .NET AI Essentials – The Core Building Blocks Explained – .NET Blog Join Microsoft at NDC London 2026 – Let…
Post #2605 54
⚡️ Azure Developer CLI boosts config power and speed

The January 2026 update of Azure Developer CLI (azd) focuses on sharper configuration control and measurable performance gains. Microsoft’s developer tool now streamlines environment setup and deployment, cutting friction for cloud projects built on Azure.

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Microsoft News Azure Developer CLI (azd) – January 2026: Configuration & Performance Explore the January 2026 release of the Azure Developer CLI. Discover new features in versions 1.23.0, 1.23.1 and 1.23.2
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Post #2604 61
⚡️ January 2026 Azure SDK Release Highlights

Microsoft ships its January 2026 Azure SDK update, keeping the monthly cadence that developers rely on for cloud stability. The release brings fresh libraries and API updates across services, reinforcing the company’s push for predictable, developer-first iteration in the Azure ecosystem.

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Microsoft News Azure SDK Release (January 2026) Azure SDK releases every month. This post includes the January 2026's highlights and release notes.
Post #2603 59
⚡️ JetBrains ships 2025.3 update for .NET tools

Rider, ReSharper, and the full .NET toolchain just got a 2025.3 refresh. The update improves stability and adds refinements across the stack, including tighter ACP agent integration. Developers can install it right from within the IDE or via JetBrains Toolbox for a smoother upgrade path.

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Post #2601 56
⚡️ Building Agentic Apps with Cosmos DB and LangChain.js

Episode 111 of Azure Cosmos DB TV dives into how developers can run agent-powered applications on a fully serverless stack. Mark Brown and Yohan Lasorsa show an end-to-end case where transactional data and AI-driven experiences live seamlessly in one platform — no extra infrastructure, no operational drag.

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Microsoft News Azure Cosmos DB TV Recap – From Burger to Bots – Agentic Apps with Cosmos DB and LangChain.js | Ep. 111 In Episode 111 of Azure Cosmos DB TV, host Mark Brown is joined by Yohan Lasorsa to explore how developers can build agent-powered applications using a fully serverless architecture. This episode focuses on a practical, end-to-end example that demonstrates…
Post #2600 53
⚡️ GitHub Copilot Turns Pro for Azure Cosmos DB

With the Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit, GitHub Copilot CLI can now act as an infrastructure-savvy assistant that truly understands Microsoft’s cloud database. In seconds, it learns best practices to review and optimize Terraform, Bicep, Docker, and CI/CD setups right from the terminal — making AI a genuine part of infra engineering workflow.

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Microsoft News Accelerate Your Cosmos DB Infrastructure with GitHub Copilot CLI and Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit Give GitHub Copilot CLI expert Cosmos DB knowledge with the cosmosdb-agent-kit. 45+ best practices for data modeling, partitioning, and Terraform deployment.
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Post #2599 65
⚡️ Copilot Learns Cosmos DB in Under a Minute

GitHub Copilot CLI can now act as a true Azure Cosmos DB expert with the new Agent Kit. Load it once, and it knows how to review, generate, and optimize Terraform, Bicep, Docker, and CI/CD configs — all from your terminal. AI-driven infrastructure just got a serious upgrade.

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Microsoft News Accelerate Your Cosmos DB Infrastructure with GitHub Copilot CLI and Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit Modern infrastructure work is increasingly agent driven, but only if your AI actually understands the platform you’re deploying. This guide shows how to turn GitHub Copilot CLI into an Azure Cosmos DB aware infrastructure expert by loading the Azure Cosmos…
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