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.NET 10 Preview 2: Enhanced Reconnection UI, Improved Blazor Features, and Updates across the Stack
Last week, the .NET Team announced the second preview release of .NET 10 introducing several enhancements across various components, including .NET Runtime, SDK, libraries, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, .NET MAUI, and more.
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.NET Team Announces Release of HybridCache Library for .NET 9
Last week, the .NET Team announced the release of HybridCache, a new .NET 9 library, now available through the Microsoft.Extensions.Caching.Hybrid package. According to the source, the library is designed to enhance data storage and retrieval performance by combining both in-memory and distributed caches, such as Redis.
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Microsoft Launches New AI Chat Web App Template for .NET Development
Last week, Microsoft announced a new AI Chat Web App template, available in preview, designed to simplify AI development with .NET. This template is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to make AI more accessible, offering scaffolding and guidance in Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and the .NET CLI.
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.NET 10 Preview 1: Updates in Runtime, SDK, Frameworks and More
At the end of February, .NET 10 Preview 1 was released, bringing several major updates and improvements across the platform. This first preview introduces enhancements to the .NET Runtime, SDK, libraries, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, .NET MAUI, and more.
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C# Dev Kit Update: Enhancements to Solution-Less Workspace and More
Last week, the C# Dev Kit was updated with new features focused on developer workflow and productivity. Key updates include the introduction of solution-less workspace mode, .NET Aspire orchestration, and enhancements to Razor/Blazor support. Additionally, improvements have been made to debugging and testing functionalities.
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Uno Platform 5.6 Released: Performance Enhancements, Hot Reload Improvements and More
Uno Platform team has announced the release of version 5.6, bringing substantial improvements in performance, productivity, and cross-platform development capabilities. Among the key updates are significant enhancements to Hot Reload, expanded app packaging support, and notable memory and runtime optimizations.
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Microsoft Research AI Frontiers Lab Launches AutoGen v0.4 Library
Microsoft Research’s AI Frontiers Lab has announced the release of AutoGen version 0.4, an open-source framework designed to build advanced AI agent systems. This latest version as stated marks the complete redesign of the AutoGen library, focusing on enhancing code quality, robustness, usability, and the scalability of agent workflows.
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.NET Community Toolkit 8.4: New MVVM Features, Enhanced Analyzers and Bug Fixes
The .NET Community Toolkit has officially released version 8.4, introducing significant updates and improvements. The latest release includes support for partial properties in the MVVM Toolkit generators, new diagnostic analyzers, bug fixes, and other enhancements to facilitate development workflows.
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New MSSQL Extension for VS Code Promises Enhanced Developer Productivity
Microsoft enhances Visual Studio Code's MSSQL extension with comprehensive updates, introducing improved database connection, object exploration, and query analysis tools. The new version offers advanced UI features, streamlined table design, enhanced performance visualization, and expanded export capabilities for developers working with Azure SQL and SQL Server databases.
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AWS Launches Lambda SnapStart for Python and .NET Functions
AWS has unveiled Lambda SnapStart for Python and .NET, enhancing serverless app performance by reducing cold start latency. This feature builds on the success of Lambda SnapStart for Java, allowing faster initializations through early environment caching. Available in multiple global regions, it offers efficient management of caching costs with Python 3.12+ and .NET 8+.
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ASP.NET Core 9: Enhancements in Static Asset Handling, Blazor, SignalR, and OpenAPI Support
Microsoft has released .NET 9, which contains features regarding ASP.NET Core 9. This latest release focuses on optimizing static asset handling, refining Blazor's component interaction, enhancing SignalR's observability and performance, and streamlining API documentation through built-in OpenAPI support.
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.NET Aspire 9.0 Now Generally Available: Enhanced AWS & Azure Integration and More Improvements
.NET Aspire 9.0 is now generally available, bringing several features aimed at improving cloud-native application development on both AWS and Azure. This release supports both .NET 8 (LTS) and .NET 9 (STS), giving developers flexibility in choosing the platform that best fits their projects.
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Microsoft Introduces Modern Web App Pattern for .NET: Accelerating App Modernization to the Cloud
Microsoft has announced the introduction of the Modern Web App (MWA) pattern for .NET, which is part of its Enterprise App Patterns (EAP) initiative aimed at accelerating application modernization to the cloud.
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.NET Aspire 9.0 RC1: Simplified Setup, Azure Functions Support Added, and Other Improvements
.NET Aspire has released version 9.0 Release Candidate 1 (RC1), a major update to the platform. This version supports both .NET 8 Long Term Support (LTS) and .NET 9 Standard Term Support (STS), incorporating many features and fixes requested by developers across the different components.
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JetBrains Introduces Free Non-Commercial Licensing for Rider
JetBrains announced a significant change to its licensing model for Rider, making it free for non-commercial use. Users can now access Rider at no cost for non-commercial activities, including learning, open-source project development, content creation, or personal projects. This update aims to enhance accessibility for developers while commercial clients will still need to obtain a paid license.