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Calling methods is easier and faster with C# 13 params collections
Let's take a look at C# 13's new params collections that make methods easier to use and allow new optimizations. The post Calling methods is easier and faster with C# 13 params collections appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-14 18:10
Nullable Reference Types in F# 9
Read about latest F# 9 feature, Nullable Reference Types The post Nullable Reference Types in F# 9 appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-14 18:05
Fix code with GitHub Copilot
Looking to resolve code issues quickly? The new GitHub Copilot feature integrated into the lightbulb and error list in Visual Studio 2022 offers a valuable solution for developers. Whether you’re working in C# or C++, this feature will help you under...
2024-11-14 11:00
Introducing the .NET Aspire Community Toolkit
Learn about the .NET Aspire Community Toolkit, a collection of tools and libraries that help you build with .NET Aspire. The post Introducing the .NET Aspire Community Toolkit appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-13 18:00
First preview of Visual Studio 2022 v17.13  
We’re excited to announce the availability of Visual Studio 2022 v17.13 Preview 1 – the first preview of our next update to Visual Studio. This update focuses on providing fantastic developer experiences across the board, with a focus on stability ...
2024-11-13 15:14
Siemens Healthineers manages C++ libraries with vcpkg in an offline build environment
vcpkg is a free and open-source C/C++ package manager maintained by Microsoft and the C++ community that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Over the years we have heard from companies using vcpkg to manage dependencies at enterprise-scale. For this blo...
2024-11-12 23:10
What’s New for C++ Developers in Visual Studio 2022 17.12
We are happy to announce that Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12 is now generally available! This post summarizes the new features you can find in this release for C++. You can download Visual Studio 2022 from the Visual Studio downloads page or upgrad...
2024-11-12 20:58
Visual Studio 2022 v17.12 with .NET 9
We are thrilled to announce the General Availability (GA) of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12. This update focuses on providing fantastic developer experiences for working with .NET 9 projects and new AI productivity features, along with continuous imp...
2024-11-12 18:12
Announcing .NET 9
Announcing the release of .NET 9, the most productive, modern, secure, intelligent, and performant release of .NET yet. With updates across ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET MAUI, .NET Aspire, and so much more. The post Announcing .NET 9 appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-12 16:00
.NET and .NET Framework November 2024 servicing releases updates
A recap of the latest servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework for November 2024. The post .NET and .NET Framework November 2024 servicing releases updates appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-12 15:55
Better GitHub Copilot completions for C#
We’re excited to announce a significant enhancement to GitHub Copilot that elevates your C# coding experience. Introducing the new update: GitHub Copilot code completions now provide more accurate and relevant autocomplete suggestions by incorporatin...
2024-11-11 15:27
Get Ready for .NET Conf 2024!
The biggest .NET event of the year is almost here, its all free, all online, and you're invited! The post Get Ready for .NET Conf 2024! appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-07 20:30
What’s New in vcpkg (October 2024)
This blog post summarizes changes to the vcpkg package manager as part of the 2024.10.21 registry release, 2024-10-18 tool release, as well as changes to vcpkg documentation throughout October. This release adds support for Azure universal packages as ...
2024-11-07 06:06
Introducing a new, more conversational way to chat with GitHub Copilot
In the fast-evolving world of software development, intuitive AI-driven interactions are becoming essential to unlocking new levels of productivity. Today, we’re excited to share our latest innovation – a guided chat experience within GitHub Copilo...
2024-11-06 16:46
Learn how to create a Client-Server Application in under 45 Minutes in the new Season of AI
What if you could create a robust, versatile client-server application in under 45 minutes? With Visual Studio and GitHub Copilot, this is not only possible but also efficient and enjoyable. This Season of AI, we show you how to use developer tools lik...
2024-11-05 17:03
The making of Bring Back Plus/Minus
A lesson about the software forensics process involved in developing the Bring Back Plus/Minus extension, which brings back the plus/minus symbols to the editor outlining feature in Visual Studio 2022. While I did have the advantage of being able to ...
2024-11-04 15:41
Microsoft C++ Team at CppCon 2024: Trip Report
The Microsoft C++ team attended CppCon, the largest C++ conference in the world. This year, the conference was held in Aurora, Colorado from September 16-20. Microsoft Booth Our team managed a booth from Monday to Thursday of the week. This gave us an ...
2024-11-01 18:06
Unlocking the Power of GitHub Models in .NET with Semantic Kernel
Explore how to integrate GitHub's AI models, like GPT, Llama and Phi, into your .NET apps using Microsoft's Semantic Kernel for intelligent applications The post Unlocking the Power of GitHub Models in .NET with Semantic Kernel appeared first on .NET B...
2024-10-31 17:05
Unreal Engine Toolbar in Visual Studio
In Visual Studio 2022 version 17.11, we’ve added a new Unreal Engine toolbar to Visual Studio. The Unreal Engine toolbar is a new feature that provides quick access to common Unreal Engine tasks. You can find the toolbar at the top of your code windo...
2024-10-30 12:00
Introducing Microsoft.Extensions.VectorData Preview
We are excited to introduce the Microsoft.Extensions.VectorData.Abstractions package available in preview today. This new package provides a unified abstraction layer that enables you to integrate vector stores into your .NET applications. The post Int...
2024-10-29 18:05