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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
Create Unreal Engine modules faster
Unreal Engine modules help keep your code organized and modular. However, creating modules can be a tedious and error-prone process that involves manually editing configuration files and adding boilerplate code. Visual Studio 2022 version 17.11 comes w...
2024-10-29 16:09
Easily add Unreal Engine classes to your C++ project
Visual Studio 2022 v17.11 introduces a new Add Unreal Engine Class dialog that lets you easily add common Unreal Engine classes to your project. You can also choose to which module to add your class, so you can keep your code organized and modular. To ...
2024-10-28 15:43
.NET Upgrade Assistant Now Supports Upgrading to Centralized Package Mangement
Learn how to use the .NET Upgrade Assistant tool to upgrade your projects to use NuGet Central Package Management (CPM). The post .NET Upgrade Assistant Now Supports Upgrading to Centralized Package Mangement appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-10-24 17:05
Upgrade Your Windows Forms .NET Projects to the Latest .NET Version for Enhanced Security
Each release of .NET introduces a host of new features and bug fixes that enhance both performance and security. To leverage these benefits both service and desktop application developers must upgrade their applications to the latest .NET versions. Jus...
2024-10-24 12:00
eShop infused with AI – a comprehensive intelligent app sample
Go beyond a simple demo app that demonstrates a chat bot and explore a real-world scale application that is infused with AI and illustrates the value of intelligent apps with features like semantic search, summarization, classification, sentiment scori...
2024-10-23 17:05