Weekly .NET Roundup: Networking, MAUI Billing, and Dev Tooling

by TechHub

This week's updates cover .NET networking changes, cross-platform in-app billing, innovations in PC gaming, and new tools in Visual Studio Code for developer error handling and maintainability.

.NET 10 Platform Developments and Servicing Updates

.NET 10 introduced networking features like optional certificate caching and support for more HTTP verbs, continuing last week’s progress in performance and security. TLS 1.3 adoption improves, and .NET 10.0.1 servicing release upholds the recommendation to remain current, with an emphasis on upgrading over older .NET Framework versions.

Cross-Platform Client Development with .NET MAUI

A new sample for .NET MAUI demonstrates unified in-app billing across Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows. It provides abstraction layers for different platforms, migration from third-party plugins, and compliance considerations. Code architecture templates and server validation help lay the groundwork for long-term code maintenance.

Windows PC Gaming Development: Tools and Platform Advancements

PC gaming on Windows receives updates that extend support for handheld devices, ARM-based systems, and new rendering technology. Advanced Shader Delivery and Auto Super Resolution bring both improved player experience and performance, in line with wider cross-device support goals.

Visual Studio Code: Agent HQ, TypeScript 7, and Copilot Changes

Visual Studio Code introduces the Agent HQ feature for managing multiple development agents, answering increased demand for agentic workflows. TypeScript 7 Preview introduces improvements for modern APIs and parallel services. The deprecation of IntelliCode and Copilot changes for free-tier users adjust the available coding assistance tools.

Other Coding News

Andrew Lock reviews the new Zed editor, offering .NET and Markdown developers alternatives beyond Visual Studio Code. A troubleshooting guide covers proper exception handling strategies for filesystem issues such as the \\.\\nul path, helping developers write more reliable applications.