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What's New in Microsoft Foundry: February 2026 UpdateNick Brady rounds up February 2026’s major Microsoft Foundry updates—including the arrival of frontier AI models, Agent Framework RC, REST API GA, SDK previews, and architectural innovations for developers and...
Microsoft AI Foundry Blog
2026-03-07
Figma MCP Server Integration with GitHub Copilot in VS CodeAllison describes how GitHub Copilot users can now connect to the Figma MCP server in VS Code, synchronizing design context and rendered UIs as editable frames—streamlining workflows for developers.
The GitHub Blog
2026-03-06
Announcing TypeScript 6.0 Release Candidate: Features and DeprecationsDaniel Rosenwasser announces the Release Candidate of TypeScript 6.0, detailing major updates, feature highlights, and migration guidance for developers as the platform transitions to its next major version.
Microsoft TypeScript Blog
2026-03-06
GitHub Copilot Agents and Extensions in Visual Studio Code February 2026 ReleaseAllison details the latest Visual Studio Code update, emphasizing robust GitHub Copilot agent automation, extensibility, CLI integration, and advanced context management for developers.
The GitHub Blog
2026-03-06
VS Code Live: Code to Canvas with Figma MCP and GitHub CopilotVisual Studio Code presents a session featuring Harald Kirschner, Akbar Mirza, and Amy Lima on how developers can use the Figma MCP server and GitHub Copilot for bi-directional code-design workflows....
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-03-06
GPT-5.4 Now Available in VS Code with GitHub CopilotVisual Studio Code showcases an update featuring OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 in GitHub Copilot. Olivia Guzzardo McVicker demonstrates how developers can leverage new capabilities in VS Code.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-03-06
.NET AI Community Standup: Real-World AI Agent Architecture in .NETThe .NET team, including Bruno Capuano and Justin Yoo, provides an enterprise-focused walkthrough of AI agent architectures in .NET, showcasing Microsoft’s Agent Framework with deployment on Azure.
DotNet YouTube
2026-03-05
Safely Running AI-Generated Code with Azure Container Apps Dynamic SessionsJan-Kalis details how Azure Container Apps Dynamic Sessions can securely execute AI-generated and agent-run code using isolated sandboxes, with MCP integration, code interpreters, and custom containers. This practical guide illustrates...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-03-05
60 Million GitHub Copilot Code Reviews: Enhancing Developer Workflows with AI-Powered ReviewRia Gopu explores how GitHub Copilot code review—now with 60 million reviews—uses AI, continuous feedback, and an agentic approach to transform code review for developers and teams.
The GitHub Blog
2026-03-05
Official MCP C# SDK v1.0 Released: Major Updates for Authorization, Tools, and TasksMike Kistler presents the v1.0 release of the official MCP C# SDK, highlighting new authorization features, advanced tool integration, support for long-running operations, and experimental durable tasks—all designed for AI...
Microsoft .NET Blog
2026-03-05
Blazor Community Standup: What’s New in ASP.NET Core & Blazor for .NET 11 Preview 2dotnet presents an overview of the key updates in ASP.NET Core and Blazor for .NET 11 Preview 2, featuring Daniel Roth and Javier Calvarro Nelson, geared toward web developers.
DotNet YouTube
2026-03-05
Making Agents Practical for Real-World Development with VS Code 1.110VS Code Team presents new agent features in Visual Studio Code 1.110, covering agent memory, skills, extensibility, and session management, aimed at streamlining real-world development workflows.
Visual Studio Code Releases
2026-03-05
Top 5 New VS Code Agent Features to Improve Your WorkflowVisual Studio Code’s team, featuring Olivia Guzzardo McVicker, presents five top features in the latest VS Code release that make code agents more adaptable, with practical demonstrations for developers.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-03-04
Phi-4-Reasoning-Vision-15B: In-Depth Overview and Use Caseskinfey explores Phi-4-Reasoning-Vision-15B, Microsoft’s new vision reasoning SLM. The article provides developers with detailed design analysis, example code, and real-world applications for visual understanding and actionable decision-making.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-03-04
Announcing the General Availability of the Azure Maps Geocode Autocomplete APIsinnypan announces the GA release of Azure Maps Geocode Autocomplete API, detailing its new capabilities, API usage, and how developers can create fast, structured location search in their applications.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-03-04
February 2026 Insiders (version 1.110): What’s New in Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio Code Team highlights key updates in the February 2026 Insiders Release (v1.110), including terminal improvements, accessibility enhancements, and UI changes for a better developer workflow.
Visual Studio Code Releases
2026-03-04
AI-First Mobile Development: Live Coding with Copilot and .NET MAUIJakub Florkowski, Shane Neuville, and Gerald Versluis demonstrate building a .NET MAUI app using GitHub Copilot and AI, highlighting the real-world workflow and decision-making behind AI-powered mobile development.
DotNet YouTube
2026-03-03
.NET MAUI Community Standup: Expanding to New Platforms and Accelerating with AIThe dotnet team, with Jon Dick and Allan Ritchie, showcases how .NET MAUI now supports more platforms and details their use of AI for improved development productivity.
DotNet YouTube
2026-03-03
Get started with GitHub Copilot CLI: A free, hands-on courseDan Wahlin presents a practical, beginner-friendly course on GitHub Copilot CLI, guiding developers through hands-on use in the terminal for tasks like code review, debugging, and workflow automation.
Microsoft Blog
2026-03-03
Migrating the BizTalk Aggregator Pattern to Azure Logic Apps Standardreynaldom details step-by-step how to migrate or deploy the BizTalk Server Aggregator pattern on Azure Logic Apps Standard, covering message correlation, workflow templates, and schema reuse for enterprise integration.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-03-03
How to Migrate from Legacy Virtual Nodes to Next-Generation Virtual Nodes on Azure Container Instancesadamsharif-msft provides an in-depth walkthrough on migrating from the legacy AKS Virtual Nodes add-on to the next-generation Virtual Nodes on Azure Container Instances, highlighting new features, requirements, and stepwise implementation...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-03-03
Giving Your AI Agents Reliable Skills with the Agent Skills SDKpratikpanda explains how the Agent Skills SDK lets developers give AI agents reliable, context-aware skills using an open format and Python SDK, with integration for Microsoft agent ecosystems.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-03-03
Demystifying Custom Orchestration in Microsoft Agent Framework WorkflowsPresented by dotnet, this session explains how software developers can use Microsoft Agent Framework’s low-level primitives and composable workflow patterns for greater flexibility and control in system orchestration.
DotNet YouTube
2026-03-02
.NET Data Community Standup: How dotConnect and Entity Developer Streamline .NET WorkflowsThis community standup hosted by dotnet features Yurii Hryhoriev, Jiri Cincura, and Shay Rojansky discussing how dotConnect and Entity Developer make .NET data development simpler and more productive.
DotNet YouTube
2026-03-02
Azure Trusted Signing Revisited with Dotnet SignRick Strahl explains how to simplify and automate code signing for Windows binaries using Azure Trusted Signing and the dotnet sign tool, sharing technical setup and scripting tips for secure...
Rick Strahl's Blog
2026-03-02
GitHub Copilot Dev Days: Accelerate Coding with AI in the Microsoft Developer StackKatie Savage introduces GitHub Copilot Dev Days, a series of events empowering developers to harness AI with GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio, and Microsoft developer tools through demos, workshops, and community...
Microsoft Blog
2026-03-02
Equip Microsoft Agent Framework Agents with Reusable Agent SkillsSergey Menshykh explores how Agent Skills in Microsoft Agent Framework empower .NET and Python agents with reusable domain expertise, using FileAgentSkillsProvider and open skill formats.
Microsoft Semantic Kernel Blog
2026-03-02
Logic Apps Aviators Newsletter - March 2026WSilveira brings together Azure Logic Apps experts, community voices, and technical news in this March 2026 Aviators Newsletter. Learn about advanced automation, updates for API Management, MCP, hybrid deployment, and...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-03-02
Execute Power Query Programmatically in Microsoft FabricMicrosoft Fabric Blog introduces a significant update allowing developers to execute Power Query transformations programmatically using a REST API. This article details automation, integration, and best practices for working with...
Microsoft Fabric Blog
2026-03-02
Live Coding AI Workflows with VS Code, GitHub Copilot CLI, and Custom ToolsIn this session, Visual Studio Code’s Burke Holland, Pierce Boggan, and James Montemagno demonstrate live how AI workflows can be improved with GitHub Copilot CLI and custom automation tools.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-27
Debugging Dockerfiles in Visual Studio Code Using the Debug Adapter ProtocolVisual Studio Code’s team, including Reynald Adolphe, Remy Suen, and Jonathan Sternberg, demonstrates how to step through Dockerfile builds in VS Code using the Debug Adapter Protocol.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-27
Azure Update 27th February 2026: Latest Cloud Announcements and ToolsJohn Savill’s Technical Training shares the top Azure updates for late February 2026, covering new AI features, security changes, cloud infrastructure news, developer tools, and integration highlights.
John Savill's Technical Training
2026-02-27
From Idea to Pull Request: Practical GitHub Copilot CLI WorkflowAri LiVigni provides a practical walkthrough of using GitHub Copilot CLI to translate ideas into code changes, enabling developers to move rapidly from intent to pull requests directly within the...
The GitHub Blog
2026-02-27
Fabric Influencers Spotlight: Microsoft Fabric Community Highlights (February 2026)The Microsoft Fabric Blog team showcases contributions from MVPs and Super Users, featuring technical insights and practical guides on Microsoft Fabric tools, real-time analytics, Power BI development, Spark automation, and...
Microsoft Fabric Blog
2026-02-27
On .NET Live: Using Cake.Sdk for C# DevOps AutomationMattias Karlsson and the On .NET Live team demonstrate how developers can use Cake.Sdk and modern .NET to write maintainable DevOps scripts as C# apps, simplifying automation and improving the...
DotNet YouTube
2026-02-26
What’s New in GitHub Copilot Coding Agent: Model Selection, Self-Review, Security Scanning, and MoreAndrea Griffiths presents the latest features of GitHub Copilot coding agent, explaining how model selection, self-review, security scanning, and custom agents streamline coding and enhance developer experience.
The GitHub Blog
2026-02-26
GitHub for Beginners Season 3: Getting Started with GitHub Issues, Actions, and PagesGitHub presents Season 3 of GitHub for Beginners, with practical tutorials by the GitHub team. The series guides new users on managing issues, building portfolios, and automating workflows with Actions...
GitHub YouTube
2026-02-26
Vector Data in .NET – Building Blocks for AI Part 2Jeremy Likness explores unified vector database access in .NET using Microsoft.Extensions.VectorData, showing how to implement semantic search and RAG with embeddings in C# applications.
Microsoft .NET Blog
2026-02-26
Building an Agentic RAG Solution with Azure SQL, OpenAI, and Web AppsMicrosoft Developer, featuring Davide, presents a practical guide to building an agentic RAG solution with Azure SQL, OpenAI, and Azure Web Apps, focusing on both cost-efficiency and technical depth.
Microsoft Developer YouTube
2026-02-26
How I built an AI Python tutor with the GitHub Copilot SDKGitHub’s video, featuring April, explains how she leveraged the GitHub Copilot SDK to build a Python AI tutor that assists learners with hints rather than direct answers.
GitHub YouTube
2026-02-26
Azure SDK Release Notes – February 2026 HighlightsRonnie Geraghty summarizes the February 2026 Azure SDK release, including major library updates, new tracing features, and the launch of Azure AI Content Understanding for developers.
Microsoft Azure SDK Blog
2026-02-26
Exploring Azure Face API: Facial Landmark Detection and Real-Time Analysis with C#ravimodi presents a hands-on walkthrough for integrating Azure Face API with C# and OpenCV, teaching facial landmark detection, head pose analysis, real-time video stream processing, and the implementation of geometric...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-26
Building a Privacy-First Hybrid AI Briefing Tool with Foundry Local and Azure OpenAILee_Stott demonstrates how to build a privacy-centric hybrid AI client briefing assistant using Microsoft Foundry Local and Azure OpenAI, offering step-by-step guidance for developers concerned with sensitive data and performance....
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-26
Building a Dual Sidecar Pod: Integrating GitHub Copilot SDK and Skill Server on Kuberneteskinfey explains how to build a Kubernetes architecture for AI blog generation using dual sidecar containers: one for the GitHub Copilot SDK and another for skill management, offering actionable insights...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-26
Building Long-Distance Next Edit Suggestions in GitHub CopilotVikram Duvvur, Gaurav Mittal, and Benjamin Simmonds detail the engineering behind long-distance Next Edit Suggestions for GitHub Copilot, highlighting advances in ML modeling, evaluation, and UX for VS Code users....
Visual Studio Code Releases
2026-02-26
GitHub Copilot CLI Now Generally Available for Paid SubscribersAllison announces that GitHub Copilot CLI is now generally available for all paid Copilot subscribers, offering an advanced, agentic, and extensible coding experience directly from the terminal.
The GitHub Blog
2026-02-25
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – February 2026 Release: JMESPath, Deployment Slots & MorePuiChee (PC) Chan details the February 2026 Azure Developer CLI release, featuring JMESPath queries, App Service slot deployments, dev container extensions, new AI automation and scripting improvements, plus templates and...
Microsoft Azure SDK Blog
2026-02-25
The JavaScript AI Build-a-thon: Level Up AI Skills with JavaScript and Microsoft FoundryJulia Muiruri from Microsoft introduces the JavaScript AI Build-a-thon, a hands-on program for developers to gain practical experience building AI-powered apps using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Microsoft Foundry tools with expert...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-25
Fabric February 2026 Feature SummaryMicrosoft Fabric Blog presents the February 2026 feature summary, authored by the Fabric engineering team. This update introduces major developer, data engineering, AI/ML, and platform improvements for the Fabric analytics...
Microsoft Fabric Blog
2026-02-25
Best Practice: Using Self-Signed Certificates with Java on Azure Functions (Linux)wanjing presents a hands-on walkthrough for Java developers deploying on Azure Functions (Linux), showing how to configure JVM truststores for self-signed certificates and discussing practical deployment and security considerations.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-25
Rethinking Background Workloads with Azure Functions on Azure Container AppsDeepGanguly explores how Azure Functions on Azure Container Apps offer a modern approach to building and running background workloads. The article demonstrates with real-world scenarios why event-driven Functions simplify development,...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-25
How AI-Driven WinForms Development Saved a Business in CrisisKlaus Loeffelmann shares how prompt-driven AI development—including GitHub Copilot and Agent mode in Visual Studio—enabled him to rapidly build a mission-critical WinForms app to rescue his mother’s business trip after...
Microsoft .NET Blog
2026-02-25
Visual Studio February 2026 Update: AI Assistance, GitHub Copilot, and Developer ProductivityMark Downie details the February 2026 Visual Studio update, highlighting GitHub Copilot-powered AI features, smarter test workflows, and productivity improvements for .NET and C++ development.
Microsoft VisualStudio Blog
2026-02-24
Improved Python (PyPi/uvx) Support in Azure MCP ServerSandeep Sen explains how Python developers can now install and run Azure MCP Server with PyPI and uvx, unlocking seamless Azure integration and support for agentic workflows and GitHub Copilot...
Microsoft Azure SDK Blog
2026-02-24
Engineering Reliable Multi-Agent Workflows: Patterns for SuccessGwen Davis explains how to engineer robust multi-agent workflows in AI systems, detailing three core patterns—typed schemas, action schemas, and MCP—to make agentic automation with tools like GitHub Copilot reliable...
The GitHub Blog
2026-02-24
Recording Metrics In-Process with MeterListener Using System.Diagnostics.MetricsAndrew Lock explores how to collect and process application metrics in .NET using MeterListener from System.Diagnostics.Metrics. He explains the MetricManager pattern, in-process aggregation, and visualizing metrics with Spectre.Console.
Andrew Lock's Blog
2026-02-24
Building On-Premises AI-Powered Asset Monitoring with Microsoft Foundry LocalLee_Stott explains how to build a fully on-premises AI-powered asset monitoring system for manufacturing using Microsoft Foundry Local, Node.js, and JavaScript. This guide emphasizes technical strategy and practical deployment.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-24
Building Interactive MCP Apps with the Azure Functions MCP Extensionlily-ma explains how to leverage the new MCP Apps support in Azure Functions MCP Extension to build interactive AI agent tools. The post covers fundamentals, example code, scenarios, and security...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-23
VS Code v1.110 Release: Highlights and GitHub Copilot UpdatesVisual Studio Code team, including Olivia McVicker, presents the v1.110 release highlights with a special focus on GitHub Copilot improvements and new developer features.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-23
Building Agent-Based Workflows in VS Code: Insights from Kai MaetzelJames Montemagno and Kai Maetzel provide a close look at how the VS Code engineering team uses AI and agent-based workflows in their DevOps processes, sharing practical lessons for Microsoft...
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-23
VS Code Live: Exploring Coding Agents and GitHub Copilot IntegrationVisual Studio Code presents an Agent Sessions Day keynote where Kyle Daigle discusses integrating GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Codex as coding agents, enhancing developer workflows in GitHub and VS Code....
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-23
Test-Driven Development Remains Essential in the Age of AI CodingIn this workshop summary, DevClass.com reviews Martin Fowler’s event marking 25 years since the Agile Manifesto, highlighting the growing impact of AI on coding, the renewed importance of TDD, and...
DevClass
2026-02-21
Azure Update 20th February 2026John Savill’s Technical Training presents an Azure update video, sharing the newest enhancements for AKS, storage snapshots, Azure Functions, and monitoring, offering valuable insights for Azure professionals.
John Savill's Technical Training
2026-02-20
Customize GitHub Copilot Agents in Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio Code offers a practical walkthrough on customizing GitHub Copilot using custom agents and Agent Skills, with insights from the Visual Studio Code team.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-20
Bring Your Own AI Models to Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio Code demonstrates how developers, including those using GitHub Copilot, can configure their own AI models through BYOK approaches and custom providers. Presented by Visual Studio Code.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-20
Live Coding Challenge: Exploring Agent Workflows in Visual Studio CodeJoin Visual Studio Code team members Burke Holland, Pierce Boggan, and Olivia Guzzardo McVicker as they demonstrate and analyze agent-driven workflows in a live coding session.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-20
The Browser in Your Editor: Integrated Web Preview in VS CodeVisual Studio Code demonstrates their new integrated browser, which allows developers to inspect, preview web sites, and leverage DevTools and AI chat context directly inside the VS Code editor.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-20
Async Await Just Got A Massive Improvement in .NETNick Chapsas explains the new Async improvement in .NET 11 Runtime, offering developers practical insights into enhanced Async/Await performance.
Nick Chapsas YouTube
2026-02-20
A Unified Agent Experience in Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio Code examines unified agent management for developers in this video, presented by the Visual Studio Code team. Topics include agent sessions, cloud agents like Claude and Codex, and...
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-20
How VS Code Builds with AIVisual Studio Code’s own team details how they use AI agents within their internal development workflow, sharing lessons learned and how direct feedback helps evolve VS Code’s features.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-20
VS Code Live: Agent Sessions Day - KeynoteVisual Studio Code’s keynote, presented by the VS Code team, explores new features for AI agent collaboration in development environments, demonstrating orchestration and security updates for multi-agent workflows.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-20
Migrating to Microsoft Agent Framework Release Candidate: A Guide for Semantic Kernel and AutoGen UsersDmytro Struk and Shawn Henry introduce the Microsoft Agent Framework Release Candidate for .NET and Python, explaining how developers can migrate from Semantic Kernel and AutoGen to this unified agent...
Microsoft Semantic Kernel Blog
2026-02-20
Microsoft Agent Framework Release Candidate: Cross-Language AI Agent Orchestration for .NET and PythonShawn Henry details the Release Candidate of the Microsoft Agent Framework, sharing technical insights for developers orchestrating AI agents in both .NET and Python environments, with extensive code samples and...
Microsoft AI Foundry Blog
2026-02-20
Building a Custom SSL Certificate Monitor with Azure SRE Agent and Pythondbandaru demonstrates how to develop and deploy a Python-based SSL certificate monitoring tool within Azure SRE Agent, empowering teams to automate certificate health audits and avert service disruptions due to...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-20
Hosting Declarative Markdown-Based Agents on Azure Functions with GitHub Copilot SDKAnthonyChu introduces an experimental method for developers to deploy markdown-based Copilot agents on Azure Functions using the GitHub Copilot SDK, offering end-to-end cloud workflow and seamless agent collaboration.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-20
GitHub Copilot Now Supported in Zed EditorAllison details how GitHub Copilot is now fully supported in the Zed code editor, enabling developers with Copilot Pro or Enterprise subscriptions to use AI-powered coding features seamlessly within Zed....
The GitHub Blog
2026-02-19
Custom Agents in Visual Studio: Built-in and Custom Workflows with GitHub CopilotRhea Patel and Kelly Fam introduce new Visual Studio agent features, showing how developers can harness built-in and custom agents powered by GitHub Copilot for tailored coding workflows.
Microsoft VisualStudio Blog
2026-02-19
Why TypeScript Had to Be Open SourceAnders Hejlsberg discusses with GitHub the pivotal decision at Microsoft to open source TypeScript, explaining why community-driven development mattered for the language’s success.
GitHub YouTube
2026-02-19
Budget Bytes: Building Real AI Apps on Azure for Under $25Jasmine Greenaway and Pablo Lopes introduce Budget Bytes, a practical series for developers focused on building affordable, production-ready AI applications on Azure, with actionable guidance and real-world demos.
The Azure Blog
2026-02-19
How AI is Reshaping Developer Choice: Insights from Octoverse 2025Andrea Griffiths delves into how AI is transforming developer technology choices, using real-world Octoverse 2025 data to highlight GitHub Copilot’s influence and provide practical advice for developers and leaders.
The GitHub Blog
2026-02-19
Inside MCP: Origin, Workflow, and Future with David Soria ParraMicrosoft Developer presents an in-depth interview with David Soria Parra, creator of MCP, exploring its origin, coding workflow, and open-source journey—hosted by Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza and Marlene Mahngami.
Microsoft Developer YouTube
2026-02-19
Announcing Official Support for Microsoft fabric-cicd ToolThe Microsoft Fabric Blog introduces the officially supported fabric-cicd Python library, providing robust, automated CI/CD capabilities for Fabric workspaces. Learn from Microsoft’s announcement how this tool simplifies cross-workspace deployments and...
Microsoft Fabric Blog
2026-02-19
Building HIPAA-Compliant Medical Transcription with Microsoft Foundry Local AILee Stott demonstrates how to build a HIPAA-compliant medical transcription app using Microsoft Foundry Local, OpenAI Whisper, and ASP.NET Core. His guide emphasizes privacy-first design and practical AI development for...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-19
What’s New in Microsoft Foundry: Models, SDKs, and Platform Updates (Dec 2025 – Jan 2026)Nick Brady offers an in-depth roundup of Microsoft Foundry updates for Dec 2025 and Jan 2026. Developers gain insights into newly released AI models, agentic tools, SDK consolidation, and workflow...
Microsoft AI Foundry Blog
2026-02-19
From "Maybe Next Quarter" to "Running Before Lunch" on Container Apps - Modernizing Legacy .NET AppJan-Kalis explains how GitHub Copilot’s app modernization agent enabled rapid migration of a classic ASP.NET MVC app to Azure Container Apps with improved security and process automation.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-19
How to Use Copilot Coding Agent with Windows ProjectsAllison explains how to set up the Copilot coding agent for Windows-based projects—helpful for developers who want Copilot to build and test code autonomously with GitHub Actions integration.
The GitHub Blog
2026-02-18
TFVC Remove Existing Obsolete Policies ASAPDan Hellem explains the deprecation of legacy TFVC check-in policies in Azure DevOps, detailing how to update or remove policies using Visual Studio or a C# app to maintain repository...
Microsoft DevOps Blog
2026-02-18
Let it Cook: Latest Updates in VS Code and GitHub CopilotVisual Studio Code presents a live stream with James Montemagno and Pierce Boggan, showcasing the newest advances in GitHub Copilot and VS Code and how these tools are changing software...
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-18
Running Code Generation in the Background with GitHub Copilot Coding AgentsGitHub’s Tim Rogers showcases how developers can leverage Copilot Coding Agents to run complex code generation tasks in the cloud, highlighting new integrations and automation workflows.
GitHub YouTube
2026-02-18
Migrating to SharePoint Online: Lessons Learned from Large EnterprisesJohn Edward summarizes hard-won lessons for large enterprises migrating to SharePoint Online, focusing on organizational change, governance, customization hurdles, and strategies for long-term success.
Dellenny's Blog
2026-02-18
.NET AI Community Standup: SQUAD – AI Agent Teams for C# Projectsdotnet presents an in-depth community session featuring Bruno Capuano and Brady Gaster, demonstrating SQUAD, an open-source orchestration toolkit for creating AI agent teams in C#/.NET apps.
DotNet YouTube
2026-02-17
Building Interactive UI Components for AI Agents with Visuals MCPHarald Binkle explores how to extend AI agents with Visuals MCP, letting tools like GitHub Copilot render interactive tables, lists, and images inside VS Code using React, TypeScript, and a...
Harald Binkle's blog
2026-02-17
VS Code Live: Agent Sessions Day – AI and Agentic Development in Visual Studio CodeGitHub hosts VS Code Live: Agent Sessions Day, with Olivia Guzzardo McVicker and the VS Code team demonstrating how AI and agentic workflows are shaping the future of coding for...
GitHub YouTube
2026-02-17
PowerShell, OpenSSH, and DSC: Planned Team Investments for 2026Steve Lee shares the 2026 investment plans for the PowerShell, OpenSSH, and DSC teams, highlighting upcoming improvements in security, coding productivity, Entra ID integration, and automation.
Microsoft PowerShell Blog
2026-02-17
JMESPath Query Support in Azure Developer CLI JSON OutputScott Addie explains how JMESPath queries are now supported in the Azure Developer CLI’s JSON output, showing developers how to extract and filter data efficiently within their terminal workflows.
Microsoft Azure SDK Blog
2026-02-17
Windows 11 Introduces Advanced MIDI 2.0 Support for Musicians and DevelopersWritten by Pete Brown and Gary Daniels, this post explores the new Windows MIDI Services in Windows 11, highlighting enhanced support for both MIDI 1.0 and 2.0, new developer SDKs,...
Microsoft News
2026-02-17
Delegate Tasks to GitHub Copilot Coding Agent from Visual StudioAllison details how developers can use the Copilot coding agent in Visual Studio to delegate tasks, automate pull requests, and leverage asynchronous background processing within the GitHub Copilot ecosystem.
The GitHub Blog
2026-02-17
Getting Started with Agents in VS CodeMicrosoft Developer hosts Elijah King as he explores building iOS chatbot apps in VS Code using AI agents and natural language prompts, showcasing how accessible app creation has become for...
Microsoft Developer YouTube
2026-02-17
AI-Powered Assistants in SSMS, VS Code, and Fabric: GitHub Copilot for SQL DevelopersMicrosoft Fabric Blog details how GitHub Copilot brings AI-powered coding and query optimization to SQL developers directly in SSMS, VS Code, and Fabric, offering chat-driven help, inline completions, and security-focused...
Microsoft Fabric Blog
2026-02-17
Understanding Observable and Standard Instruments with System.Diagnostics.Metrics APIsAndrew Lock provides a deep dive into the various instrument types featured in the System.Diagnostics.Metrics API. The article explores practical examples from .NET libraries and ASP.NET Core to illustrate how...
Andrew Lock's Blog
2026-02-17
Building a Smart Building HVAC Digital Twin with AI Copilot Using Foundry LocalLee Stott walks you through building a smart building HVAC digital twin using AI-powered copilots, combining physics-based simulation and 3D visualization with Microsoft Foundry Local for advanced facilities management.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-17
Why TypeScript Moved to GitHub in 2014In this video, GitHub showcases Anders Hejlsberg as he explains why TypeScript moved from CodePlex to GitHub and how this transition catalyzed the language’s growth by embracing open source best...
GitHub YouTube
2026-02-16
Visualizing Workflows and Architecture with Mermaid Charts in Visual Studio 2026JohnNaguib introduces how Visual Studio 2026 brings native Mermaid chart rendering to help developers visualize workflows and architecture, integrated with GitHub Copilot for seamless documentation.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-16
Leveraging Claude Opus 4.6 and Agents in GitHub Copilot for Advanced Coding TasksArunaChakkirala demonstrates the use of Claude Opus 4.6 with GitHub Copilot and Agents within Visual Studio Code, highlighting how these advancements streamline complex coding projects and enhance code review with...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-16
Visualize Workflows and Architecture with Mermaid Charts in Visual Studio 2026John Edward details how native Mermaid diagram support in Visual Studio 2026, enhanced by GitHub Copilot, empowers developers to visualize, generate, and maintain documentation seamlessly within their coding workflow.
Dellenny's Blog
2026-02-15
Modern SharePoint Architecture: Best Practices for Scalable Intranets in 2026John Edward details modern SharePoint architecture for scalable intranets in 2026, focusing on technical practices, security, integration, and governance for Microsoft 365 professionals.
Dellenny's Blog
2026-02-14
Microsoft Deprecates Polyglot Notebooks and Azure Data Studio, Frustrating DevelopersDevClass.com reports on Microsoft’s abrupt decision to deprecate Polyglot Notebooks for VS Code and retire Azure Data Studio, highlighting community frustration and lack of clear replacements.
DevClass
2026-02-14
BizTalk Migration Starter: Open Source Toolkit for Migrating BizTalk Applications to Azure Logic Appshcamposu details the BizTalk Migration Starter toolkit—an open-source resource to convert BizTalk artifacts into Azure Logic Apps. The content clearly outlines migration components, practical command usage, and architecture for integration...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-13
Microsoft's First Preview of .NET 11 and C# 15 UnveiledDevClass.com reports on Microsoft’s first preview of .NET 11 and C# 15, outlining the shift from Mono, CoreCLR enhancements, and the new C# collection expression arguments feature for developers.
DevClass
2026-02-13
AI Toolkit for VS Code: February 2026 Major Update (v0.30.0)junjieli announces the AI Toolkit v0.30.0 February 2026 update for VS Code, highlighting new features such as a centralized Tool Catalog, improved debugging with Agent Inspector, advanced agent evaluation workflows,...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-13
Modernizing for the AI Era: Accelerating Application Transformation with Agentic ToolsMarcoB presents a detailed analysis of how AI-powered agentic tools from Microsoft, including GitHub Copilot and Azure Migrate, drive faster and safer application modernization for organizations.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-13
Azure Data Studio Retirement: Transitioning SQL Development to VS CodeMicrosoft Developer outlines the migration from Azure Data Studio to the MSSQL Extension in VS Code, showcasing new features, migration steps, and future enhancements for SQL developers.
Microsoft Developer YouTube
2026-02-12
Building a Professional Clinic Web App with GitHub Copilot and Azure SQL for Under $10Microsoft Developer presents how Amar and Arvind built a dental clinic app using GitHub Copilot Pro, Azure SQL, and Azure OpenAI for under $10, integrating AI, secure authentication, and robust...
Microsoft Developer YouTube
2026-02-12
SQL Database in Microsoft Fabric: SaaS-Native, AI-Ready PlatformMicrosoft Fabric Blog demonstrates how organizations can leverage SQL database in Fabric to unify transactional data for analytics and AI. Copilot integrations, automation, developer tooling, and open data formats are...
Microsoft Fabric Blog
2026-02-12
VS Code 1.109 Release Highlights: Editor Improvements & New FeaturesVisual Studio Code’s team, featuring Reynald Adolphe, showcases the latest updates in version 1.109, spotlighting improvements like support for MCP apps, Ask Questions, and parallel subagents.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-11
On .NET Live: Rx.NET v7 and Futuresdotnet hosts a live session on Rx.NET v7, led by Ian Griffiths, Katie Savage, Frank Boucher, and Cam Soper, exploring new features and future directions in reactive programming for .NET...
DotNet YouTube
2026-02-11
How We Built the Microsoft Learn MCP Server: Empowering AI Agents with Trusted DocumentationTianqi Zhang, Eric Imasogie, and Pieter de Bruin share insights on building the Microsoft Learn MCP Server, a solution empowering AI agents like GitHub Copilot to access and integrate up-to-date...
Microsoft Engineering Blog
2026-02-11
Announcing TypeScript 6.0 Beta: Key Features, Deprecations, and Migration GuideDaniel Rosenwasser and the TypeScript Team announce the TypeScript 6.0 Beta, detailing key new features, major deprecations, and migration tips to prepare developers for TypeScript 7.0.
Microsoft TypeScript Blog
2026-02-11
GitHub Copilot Testing for .NET: AI-Powered Unit Tests in Visual Studio 2026McKenna Barlow announces the general availability of GitHub Copilot testing for .NET in Visual Studio 2026, highlighting how developers can streamline and automate unit test generation with AI integration.
Microsoft .NET Blog
2026-02-11
Unlock Language-Specific Rich Symbol Context with the New find_symbol Tool in Visual Studio Copilot ChatSinem Akinci and Hannah Hong present the new find_symbol tool for Agent Mode in Visual Studio Copilot Chat, helping developers improve code navigation and refactoring with language-aware symbol analysis.
Microsoft VisualStudio Blog
2026-02-11
Deploy to Azure App Service Deployment Slots with azdPuiChee (PC) Chan introduces the new azd feature for deploying directly to Azure App Service slots, enabling smoother deployment flows and enhanced automation for developers.
Microsoft Azure SDK Blog
2026-02-11
.NET 11 Preview 1: New Features and Improvements Across the EcosystemThis summary by the .NET Team highlights what’s new in .NET 11 Preview 1, focusing on updates for developers across runtime, SDK, C#, MAUI, ASP.NET Core, and more.
Microsoft .NET Blog
2026-02-10
.NET and .NET Framework February 2026 Servicing Releases UpdateRahul Bhandari (MSFT) and Tara Overfield summarize the February 2026 servicing releases for .NET and .NET Framework, detailing security improvements, resolved vulnerabilities, and links to all relevant update resources.
Microsoft .NET Blog
2026-02-10
Building an App in VS Code with AI Agents with Elijah King | Cozy AI KitchenIn this episode, Microsoft Developer hosts Elijah King as he showcases how designers can leverage VS Code’s AI-powered agents to rapidly build a fully working iOS chatbot app with natural...
Microsoft Developer YouTube
2026-02-10
Deploy VMs on Azure Local with Portal, CLI & Bicep (IaC)Thomas Maurer guides readers through deploying VMs on Azure Local using the Azure Portal, CLI, and Bicep, showing practical workflows for hybrid and sovereign cloud environments.
Thomas Maurer's Blog
2026-02-10
Application Insights SDK 3.x for .NET: Easier Migration to OpenTelemetryMattMc announces the release of Application Insights SDK 3.x for .NET, enabling Azure developers to migrate seamlessly to OpenTelemetry and modernize their observability practices with less friction.
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-10
Let it Cook: Agent Steering & Queueing in VS Code InsidersVisual Studio Code presents James Montemagno and Pierce Boggan as they showcase new agent steering and queueing features in VS Code Insiders, offering practical insights for developers.
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-09
Subagents in VS Code: Parallel Execution and Context Isolation ExplainedVisual Studio Code details how subagents and agent frameworks enable parallel execution, context isolation, and workflow improvements, with concrete discussion and examples. Hosted by the VS Code team, this episode...
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-09
Blazor Community Standup: ASP.NET Core & Blazor Roadmap for .NET 11Daniel Roth and Javier Calvarro Nelson present the ASP.NET Core and Blazor roadmap for .NET 11, offering insights beneficial for developers in the Microsoft ecosystem.
DotNet YouTube
2026-02-06
Building an AI Skills Executor in .NET with Azure OpenAI and MCPMatt Kruczek demonstrates how to architect a .NET-based AI Skills Executor, leveraging Azure OpenAI Service and the Model Context Protocol C# SDK to create agentic workflows for the Microsoft ecosystem....
Microsoft AI Foundry Blog
2026-02-06
The Download: OpenClaw AI Agents, Babel 7 Farewell, and GitHub Actions UpdatesGitHub’s Cassidy reviews the latest updates for developers, including semantic search for GitHub Issues, enhancements to GitHub Actions, the open-sourcing of Dependabot Proxy, the AI-powered OpenClaw platform, and the end...
GitHub YouTube
2026-02-06
Top 10 Community Projects Built with GitHub Copilot SDKGitHub presents a showcase of top 10 projects built by Reddit community members using the GitHub Copilot SDK, demonstrating creative AI development. Curated by GitHub.
GitHub YouTube
2026-02-06
Centralizing Cluster Performance Metrics with ReFrame HPC and Azure Log Analyticsjimpaine demonstrates how to use ReFrame HPC in conjunction with Azure Log Analytics to centralize and analyze performance metrics from multiple HPC clusters, providing actionable insight for system administrators and...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-06
Agents League Battle 1: Building Creative AI Apps with GitHub CopilotVisual Studio Code presents an opening Agents League Battle focused on building creative AI-powered applications using GitHub Copilot. Learn how participants blend creativity and intelligent assistance to prototype innovative apps....
Visual Studio Code YouTube
2026-02-06
.NET AI Community Standup: Foundry Local for C# DevelopersIn this AI Community Standup, Bruno Capuano and Maanav Dalal show .NET developers how to run AI models locally using Foundry Local. Presented by dotnet.
DotNet YouTube
2026-02-05
.NET MAUI Community Standup: Live from MAUI Day LondonHosted by dotnet and featuring David Ortinau and Gerald Versluis, this session provides community insights and updates on .NET MAUI and related developer tools from Microsoft’s London Paddington office.
DotNet YouTube
2026-02-05
.NET Framework 3.5 Now Requires Standalone Deployment on New Windows VersionsTara Overfield and Brett Lopez announce that .NET Framework 3.5 will be distributed as a standalone installer in new versions of Windows, sharing implications for developers and migration recommendations.
Microsoft .NET Blog
2026-02-05
Claude Opus 4.6 Now Available in Microsoft Foundry: Advanced Agentic AI for Coding, Security, and Enterprise WorkflowsSteve Sweetman announces the availability of Claude Opus 4.6 in Microsoft Foundry on Azure, delivering advanced agentic AI for coding, security, and enterprise automation.
The Azure Blog
2026-02-05
Continuous AI in Practice: Bringing Judgment-Based Automation to Code RepositoriesAuthored by the GitHub Staff, this feature introduces Continuous AI—a paradigm for automating context-heavy engineering chores using AI-powered agents within code repositories.
The GitHub Blog
2026-02-05
GitHub Copilot SDK Demo: Building 'Flight School' Personalized Coding ChallengesChris Reddington showcases how to build ‘Flight School’—a personalized learning application powered by the GitHub Copilot SDK—demonstrating daily coding challenge generation, automated test evaluation, and repo management.
GitHub YouTube
2026-02-05
An AI-Led SDLC: Building an Agentic E2E Software Lifecycle with Azure and GitHubowaino presents a deep dive into the application of AI-driven software development, demonstrating how GitHub Copilot, Azure, and agent-based automation are transforming the SDLC. Learn how new tools enable autonomous...
Microsoft Tech Community
2026-02-05
Reliably Refreshing the WebView2 Control in WPF ApplicationsRick Strahl explains several approaches to reliably refresh the Microsoft WebView2 control for WPF, focusing on solutions to reload web content and resources, and providing sample code for soft and...
Rick Strahl's Blog
2026-02-05
Handling Special Characters in User Input: A Developer’s GuideTim D’haeyer draws on both personal experience and technical depth to guide developers through safely handling special characters in user input, emphasizing SQL injection prevention and robust DevOps practices.
Zure Data & AI Blog
2026-02-05
VS Code 1.109: Multi-Agent Development with Copilot, Claude, and CodexVS Code Team introduces a powerful multi-agent development experience in version 1.109, letting developers run GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Codex agents together. Discover new tools and open standards that shape...
Visual Studio Code Releases
2026-02-05