Microsoft introduced a new video series that teaches Java developers how to build generative AI applications using modern tools and frameworks.
Veeam detailed how it built a semantic search engine on Azure Cosmos DB to deliver fast, AI-powered data discovery across billions of backup items.
Microsoft announced new GitHub Copilot features for C++ developers in Visual Studio, including MSVC upgrade guidance, build optimization, and modern refactoring support.
The Visual Studio team released their October public roadmap, outlining new AI agent features, enhanced model-context integration and performance priorities.
Microsoft outlined steps for developers to migrate existing C++ projects to Visual Studio 2026 with updated toolsets, standards, and SDKs.
New guidance shows developers how to enhance .NET AI chat apps with reasoning, planning, and tool use via Microsoft Agent Framework.
New NuGet.org feature lets package authors add sponsor links so users can support maintainers directly through approved funding platforms.
Microsoft's new Azure MCP Server 1.0 connects AI agents to more than 47 Azure services, simplifying automation and DevOps workflows through an open-source Model Context Protocol implementation.
Microsoft introduced two experimental GitHub Copilot Custom Agents--C# Expert and WinForms Expert--built to enhance .NET development workflows with specialized AI guidance, improved code quality, and Visual Studio integration.
GitHub unveiled Agent HQ at its Universe 2025 event, a new platform that lets developers orchestrate multiple AI agents across GitHub and Visual Studio Code through unified mission control, planning tools, and enterprise-grade governance.
Microsoft expanded GitHub Copilot’s AI functionality to Apple’s Xcode, JetBrains IDEs, and the open-source Eclipse project, introducing new MCP Registry and Allowlist Controls features now in public preview.
Uno Platform 6.3 introduces .NET 10 Preview support, Visual Studio 2026 readiness, major WebAssembly performance gains, and improved developer productivity with Hot Design and refined TabView controls.
The issue was complicated by inability to update Xcode, but Microsoft external support staff had the step-by-step solution, with a little help from the CLI.
The feature extends GitHub Copilot's Agent Mode to handle larger, multi-step coding tasks with structured reasoning, transparency, and progress tracking.
JetBrains’ latest State of Developer Ecosystem report shows Microsoft’s TypeScript leading the firm’s “Promise Index,” a measure of programming languages with the highest potential for future growth--topping Rust, Go, and Kotlin in projected momentum and user loyalty.
Combit released List & Label 31, introducing a cross-platform .NET engine, AI-powered reporting features, and expanded integration for Avalonia, Blazor, and cloud environments like Azure and AWS.
Microsoft released .NET 10 RC2 with go-live support and final stabilization updates, highlighting collaboration with Uno Platform to align .NET MAUI with Android 16 and extend cross-platform support ahead of general availability.
Amazon Web Services released Version 2.0 of the AWS Deploy Tool for .NET, requiring .NET 8 and adding support for Podman, .NET 10 deployments, and upgraded SDK and CLI foundations for improved developer workflows.
Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code September 2025 release (v1.105.0) introduces major AI-driven enhancements across chat, agents, and the Model Context Protocol, along with OS integration, productivity upgrades, and improved accessibility.
Microsoft released a new Visual Studio 2026 Insiders build (version 11104.47) that, according to their announcement, brings performance improvements--especially in startup speed and hot-reload.