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OpenSilver 2.2 Migrates LightSwitch Applications
The latest version of OpenSilver 2.2, a remake of Microsoft's retired Silverlight web application framework, includes support for migrating applications created with Visual Studio LightSwitch that targeted Silverlight.
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ASP.NET Core Updates in .NET 9 Preview 4: Support for OpenAPI Doc Generation, HybridCache and More
Microsoft released .NET 9 Preview 4 which contains features regarding ASP.NET Core: built-in support for OpenAPI document generation, HybridCache API, and adding static SSR pages to a globally-interactive Blazor Web app. There is also an improvement implemented to avoid 503 errors during an app recycle in IIS.
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What's New in C# 13: Enhanced Params, Performance Boosts, and New Extension Types
Last week, during the Microsoft Build 2024, Microsoft announced the new preview features of C# 13, the latest version of the popular .NET programming language. As the most notable improvements to params parameters, the new extension types are announced, and the release includes several performance and memory enhancements for .NET developers.
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Visual Studio 2022 17.11 Preview 1: Pull Requests, Debugging, Profiler and More Improvements
Microsoft has released Visual Studio 2022 17.11 Preview 1. This release contains features regarding pull requests, default shortcuts, debugging and the Visual Studio profiler. Additionally, the new release introduces enhancements for *.vsconfig files.
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Rider 2024.1: New Monitoring Tool Window, Collection Vizualizer, .NET Aspire, AI Assistant Plugin
JetBrains has released Rider 2024.1. This release contains a new monitoring tool window and a collection visualizer. There also appeared the plugins: .Net Aspire, AI Assistant and features regarding debugging.
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Microsoft Dev Proxy v0.17 Now Integrates with Azure API Center
Microsoft has recently released Dev Proxy v0.17.0, which brings a range of enhancements. Users can now easily verify API registration with Azure API Center, ensuring compliance, and confirm the use of production APIs. Improved mocking requests enhance testing, while simplified acquisition and setup on Windows and macOS boost accessibility
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Uno Platform 5.2 Brings .NET Single Project Targeting 9 Platforms
Last week, Uno Platform released its latest update, 5.2, with a flagship feature regarding the Single Project solution. This solution, as reported, empowers developers with a unified approach across 9 platform targets, mobile, web, desktop, and embedded applications.
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New MSTest SDK: Usage of MSTest Runner Extensions, Support Running Tests in Native AOT
Microsoft announced the new MSTest SDK built on top of the MSBuild Project SDK system. This SDK improves the experience of testing with MSTest. There are features such as easier usage of MSTest Runner extensions, support running tests in Native AOT mode, and better default suggestions.
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Reliable Web App Pattern Now Optimizes Azure Migration with Enhanced Infrastructure and Security
Microsoft has released an updated version of the Reliable Web App (RWA) Pattern for .NET. This update focuses on improving production infrastructure and network security in response to user feedback, making Azure migration easier for .NET web apps.
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.NET Aspire Preview 6: Enhanced Security and Testing, New Features, and More
This week Microsoft released Preview 6 of the .NET Aspire project. Significant changes have been implemented to enhance the security and reliability of the platform. This release, version 8.0.0-preview.6.24214.1, introduces several noteworthy additions, like changes related to templates, components, dashboard, testing and more.
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Open Source Elastic's OpenTelemetry SDK for .NET
Elastic announced the alpha release of the Elastic distribution of the OpenTelemetry SDK for .NET. This distribution preconfigures the collection of tracing, metrics and logs. Additionally, the distribution ensures that the OTLP exporter is enabled by default. The project is open-sourced.
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Visual Studio 17.10 Preview 2: GitHub Copilot-Powered Pull Requests, SSDT Support for VS in ARM64
Microsoft has released Visual Studio 17.10 Preview 2. This release contains features regarding GitHub Copilot-powered pull requests, support for SQL Server Developer Tools in VS on ARM64 and support for Garbage Collection Insights in Managed Memory Window.
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.NET MAUI Community Toolkit 8.0.0 Brings Touch Behavior
On March 29th, 2024, Microsoft released version 8.0.0 of their open-source MAUI Community Toolkit. The new version adds touch animation behavior, a rewritten Snackbar component and many bug fixes.
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Visual Studio Code: Unity Extension Now Generally Available
Last month, Microsoft announced the general availability of the Unity extension for Visual Studio Code. This extension, built upon the C# Dev Kit and C# extensions, offers a toolkit tailored for Unity development within Visual Studio Code, accessible on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
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Microsoft Issues Reminder: End of Support for .NET 7 in May
Last week, Microsoft officially stated that .NET 7 will stop to receive support as of May 14, 2024. This means that beyond this date, Microsoft will discontinue issuing any further servicing updates, including critical security fixes or technical assistance for .NET 7. Developers are advised to transition to .NET 8 before the specified end-of-support date to ensure continued support.