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.NET 10 Preview 2 is now available!
Find out about the new features in .NET 10 Preview 2 across the .NET runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, .NET MAUI, and more! The post .NET 10 Preview 2 is now available! appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-03-18 18:25
Boost your GitHub productivity with our new multi-account support!
Managing your GitHub identity in Visual Studio 2022 just got easier! Our latest update overhauls the GitHub account management experience and improves how you work with multiple accounts, especially for GitHub Copilot and version control scenarios. In ...
2025-03-18 14:00
Optimizing Build Times with Build Insights: How Activision Cut Call of Duty’s Build Time by 50%
Slow build times are a major headache for developers, especially in large, complex C++ codebases like game engines. Every minute spent waiting on a build is time that could be used to refine features, resolve issues, or push development forward. Activi...
2025-03-18 13:51
Introducing automatic documentation comment generation in Visual Studio
We are excited to announce that Copilot is now automatically integrated into Visual Studio’s editor to help you generate doc comments for functions. This new feature aims to streamline your documentation process and enhance your coding experience. To...
2025-03-17 15:00
Visual Studio at GDC 2025
Join us in-person at Game Developers Conference 2025 with an in-depth look at how Visual Studio and GitHub Copilot can streamline your iteration workflow. Don’t miss the unveiling of our biggest C++ debugger update yet. Session Title: Accelerating ...
2025-03-14 17:07
New, Simpler Solution File Format
For years, you’ve worked with Visual Studio’s solution file (*.SLN) format, and while it’s a core part of your project organization, we know the experience hasn’t always been smooth. Whether you’ve been modifying, maintaining, or trying to re...
2025-03-13 17:30
Introducing support for SLNX, a new, simpler solution file format in the .NET CLI
Learn about the .NET CLI's ability to interact with the new XML-based solution file format. The post Introducing support for SLNX, a new, simpler solution file format in the .NET CLI appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-03-13 17:30
Hello HybridCache! Streamlining Cache Management for ASP.NET Core Applications
HybridCache is now GA, use today The post Hello HybridCache! Streamlining Cache Management for ASP.NET Core Applications appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-03-12 16:05
Make more sense of multithreaded debugging
Debugging complex programs often feels like navigating a labyrinth of threads and stack traces. The challenge of understanding thread behaviors and tracing issues can be daunting, leading to longer development times and increased frustration. But now, ...
2025-03-12 15:23
.NET and .NET Framework March 2025 servicing releases updates
A recap of the latest servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework for March 2025. The post .NET and .NET Framework March 2025 servicing releases updates appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-03-11 21:00
GPT-4o Copilot code completion model available now in Visual Studio public preview
We are excited to announce that the new GPT-4o Copilot code completion model is now available for GitHub Copilot users in Visual Studio starting in 17.14 Preview 2! This new model, based on GPT-4o mini, has undergone additional training on over 275,000...
2025-03-11 15:00
Unlock Free Access to Cloud Academy: A New Benefit for Visual Studio Subscribers
I’m very excited to share some great news with you! Starting today, if you’re a Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise subscriber, you can get free access to Cloud Academy from QA—no trial, and no credit card required. This exclusive benefit is...
2025-03-10 12:00
.NET AI Template Now Available in Preview
Announcing the first preview of the .NET AI Template, for Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and the .NET CLI. Get started building amazing AI apps with .NET. The post .NET AI Template Now Available in Preview appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-03-06 18:05
Announcing Guidelines Support Library v4.2.0
Version 4.2.0 of Microsoft's Guidelines Support Library brings performance improvements, safety features, modern compiler support. The post Announcing Guidelines Support Library v4.2.0 appeared first on C++ Team Blog.
2025-03-06 09:36
New Debugging and Profiling Features in Visual Studio (v17.13)
The latest Visual Studio update (v17.13) brings a strong set of debugging and profiling features designed to speed up troubleshooting, making it more efficient. With AI-driven features in this release, variable analysis and data inspection are smarter ...
2025-03-05 15:39
Unlock new possibilities for AI Evaluations for .NET
Microsoft.Extensions.AI.Evaluations library is now open source, and a new Azure DevOps plug-in is available to make reporting in your CI pipelines easier than ever. The post Unlock new possibilities for AI Evaluations for .NET appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-03-03 18:05
Great new productivity features in Visual Studio
Sometimes it’s the little things in life that matter the most. In the latest version of Visual Studio, we’ve added some features and tweaks that aim to put a smile on your face and make you more productive. Here is a list of some of these, and if y...
2025-03-03 16:28
What’s New in vcpkg (February 2025): Package installation performance, new tested triplet, and more
This blog post summarizes changes to the vcpkg package manager as part of the 2025.02.14 registry release, 2025-02-11, 2025-01-29, 2025-01-24, and 2025-01-20 tool releases, as well as changes to vcpkg documentation throughout February. This release inc...
2025-02-27 23:20
Catch issues before you commit to Git
Discovering issues with code changes after committing changes can be frustrating. Fortunately, Visual Studio offers a new feature that helps you catch potential problems early, improving your code quality. Visual Studio now includes a feature powered b...
2025-02-27 17:06
.NET 10 Preview 1 is now available!
Find out about the new features in .NET 10 Preview 1 across the .NET runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, .NET MAUI, and more! The post .NET 10 Preview 1 is now available! appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-02-25 20:00