C++ Language Updates in MSVC Build Tools v14.50
C++ Language Updates in MSVC Build Tools v14.50 It has been some time since we have provided an update on MSVC progress, and this one comes with the latest major update to our IDE: Visual Studio 2026 version 18.0. This version of Visual Studio ships wi...
Performance Improvements in .NET 10
Take a tour through hundreds of performance improvements in .NET 10. The post Performance Improvements in .NET 10 appeared first on .NET Blog.
Visual Studio 2026 Insiders is here!
Get ready –the first Insiders release of Visual Studio 2026 has arrived! In this new evolution of Visual Studio, we’re continuing our commitment to building the best integrated developer environment for C++ developers on Windows. Visual Studio 2026...
Announcing .NET 10 Release Candidate 1
.NET 10 Release Candidate 1 is available with improvements across the runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, .NET MAUI, and more! The post Announcing .NET 10 Release Candidate 1 appeared first on .NET Blog.
Visual Studio 2026 Insiders is here!
Visual Studio 2026 Insiders is here – and it marks one of the most ambitious steps forward we’ve taken with the IDE. This release brings AI woven directly into the developer workflow, performance improvements that reset expectations for speed at en...
What’s New in vcpkg (August 2025)
This blog post summarizes changes to the vcpkg package manager as part of the 2025.08.27 registry release as well as changes to vcpkg documentation throughout August. There were no tool changes as of the date of the registry release in August, though m...
Make Sense of Your Output Window with Copilot
Ever found yourself staring at the Output Window, overwhelmed by endless lines of logs and cryptic messages? You’re not alone! For years, developers have relied on the Output Window for critical build and debug information. But making sense of it—...
Let Copilot Coding Agent handle the busy work
See how GitHub Copilot Coding Agent automates unit tests and ships features from a PRD in a real .NET sample, so you can focus on design and review. The post Let Copilot Coding Agent handle the busy work appeared first on .NET Blog.
Boost Your Copilot Collaboration with Reusable Prompt Files
Writing effective prompts for AI tools can be time-consuming and challenging. Cement those efforts by leveraging reusable prompt files. These custom prompts allow for quick access at the prompt box, and they’re automatically stored and shared...
Getting Started with the Aspire CLI
The Aspire CLI is here and you can use it to configure and run your applications The post Getting Started with the Aspire CLI appeared first on .NET Blog.
Roadmap for AI in Visual Studio (September)
Today, we’re excited to share our public roadmap, which outlines the next steps in evolving Visual Studio with AI-powered agentic experiences. With every month, we aim to deliver smarter, faster, and more intuitive tools that enhance your coding expe...
Enhance your CLI testing workflow with the new dotnet test
Learn how .NET 10 transforms dotnet test with native Microsoft.Testing.Platform integration, delivering better performance and enhanced diagnostics. The post Enhance your CLI testing workflow with the new dotnet test appeared first on .NET Blog.
Better Control over Your Copilot Code Suggestions
Copilot code completions and suggestions in the editor speed you up in your daily programming and coding activities, at every keystroke. They help you finish the line you’re typing or anticipate your next edit, making your workflow smoother and faste...
Copilot Diagnostics toolset for .NET In Visual Studio
Debugging doesn’t have to be a grind. With Copilot woven into Visual Studio, you get AI-powered breakpoints, insights, exception fixes, and performance summaries all right where you work. The post Copilot Diagnostics toolset for .NET In Visual Studio...
Bring Your Own Model to Chat in Visual Studio
We’re excited to announce that you can now bring your own language model into Visual Studio Chat. You can connect API keys from providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google) to access a wider range of models. This makes it easy to test the latest release...
