In this video, dotnet discusses the current and future plans of the .NET Foundation, focusing on new open-source projects and how developers can get involved.

State of the .NET Foundation and .NET Open Source

This session explores the present and future of the .NET Foundation and .NET open-source ecosystem. Topics discussed include:

  • The current state of the .NET Foundation and its impact on the broader .NET community
  • Opportunities for developers and contributors to engage with .NET open source projects
  • Recent additions to the .NET Foundation’s project portfolio

Highlights From the Video

New and Upcoming Releases

  • .NET 10: The latest, most intelligent and unified .NET platform
  • .NET Aspire 13: Simplified orchestration for cloud-native applications
  • ASP.NET Core 10: Modern, secure, and full-stack web development improvements
  • .NET MAUI 10: Cross-platform application development enhancements
  • C# 14 & F# 10: Language innovations for productivity and functionality
  • Visual Studio 2026: Next-generation tools for .NET development
  • .NET Conf 2025: Upcoming community conference celebrating .NET innovation

Community and Resources

  • Get Involved: Opportunities for community engagement and contribution
  • Learning and Support Channels:
  • Community Socials: Twitter, TikTok, Mastodon, LinkedIn, Facebook

The video encourages viewers to contribute to new and existing open-source .NET projects, follow official channels for updates, and participate in the upcoming .NET Conf. Developers are invited to join the .NET Foundation community to shape the future of .NET.

For more, visit the official .NET Foundation blog or join the community forums.