Weekly .NET Roundup: .NET Conf Previews, Tooling, and OSS Funding

by TechHub

This week, developers benefited from future-focused events, hands-on tutorials, and ongoing ecosystem discussions. New resources help developers build their skills, contribute to open-source projects, and explore tooling in both Microsoft and open-source environments. The upcoming .NET Conf introduces new technologies, while the GitHub Game Off 2025 inspires creative game design. Tutorials expand tool customization, and funding analysis continues the dialogue around open-source sustainability.

.NET and Visual Studio: Events and Ecosystem Evolution

In anticipation of .NET Conf 2025, developers look forward to previews of Visual Studio 2026, .NET 10, and broader Copilot support. These sessions highlight easier upgrades and expanded cross-platform, AI-powered coding techniques. The sustainability conversation, guided by Nick Chapsas, addresses open-source library contributions, volunteer burnout, and donor options—following the recent rollout of NuGet.org Sponsorships.

PowerToys and Windows 11: Customization and Productivity Automation

Building on previous extension and toolchain updates, Kayla Cinnamon’s PowerToys Command Palette guide introduces end-to-end development, packaging, and testing in Visual Studio. These tutorials are suitable for both beginner and advanced users looking to boost productivity through custom tooling. Dellenny’s walkthrough on automating Windows 11 virtual desktops with PowerShell and command-line tools extends earlier workflow enhancements, giving users more control over workspace management.

GitHub Game Off 2025: Programming Meets Creativity

GitHub Game Off 2025 invites participants to explore the theme “WAVES” using any technology stack. The event continues last week’s onboarding and versioning discussions, encouraging collaborative workflows and creative competition—participants are welcome to use Copilot or other tools during the month-long jam.