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⚡️ Rider Roadmap and Update Plans Rider 2025.2 is now released and work on the 2025.3 version has started. The roadmap explains plans for Rider 2025.3 and lists what is coming in new updates for the 2025.2 series. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Text-to-Image in .NET The text explains how to make images from written prompts using tools in Microsoft's .NET AI extensions. It shows how the .NET platform uses special methods to connect natural language and picture creation. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Visual Studio 2026 Insiders: Podman for Container Development Podman is an open-source container engine known for working without a central daemon and allowing rootless use. It is compatible with Docker CLI commands and is often used for its security features and flexibility, making it common in large companies and cloud systems. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Agent Factory: Open AI Agent Ecosystem for Enterprises Agent Factory is about building an AI agent system for businesses that is open, safe, and able to work with other systems. The goal is to help companies use AI agents in a way that lets them connect and share safely. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure Cobalt 100 VMs Drive Performance and Efficiency Azure Cobalt 100 systems are made to give strong performance while saving energy and money. They support many kinds of work tasks in real-world settings. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Agentic AI Solutions Unveiled at Migrate and Modernize Summit A new group of agentic AI options was announced at the Migrate and Modernize Summit. These solutions aim to speed up changes and make it easier for groups to update their systems. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Tool for Automatic Windows Sleep After Timer The text talks about a small .NET Native AOT tool called sleep-pc. This tool makes a Windows computer go to sleep after a set time. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ No Visual Studio IDE for Linux or macOS Microsoft has confirmed that the full Visual Studio IDE will stay only on Windows. The company suggests using Visual Studio Code for making programs on Linux and macOS. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ SqlVector Support in EF Core and Dapper for Azure SQL The SqlVector type is now generally available with EF Core and Dapper for Azure SQL. Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 6.1 also adds a way to send vector data in binary form with a new class. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ XAML Live Preview Update for Visual Studio .NET MAUI Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 adds a new feature for .NET MAUI projects. Now, the XAML Live Preview window can be used during design time without starting a debug session. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Trusted Publishing Launches on NuGet.org NuGet.org has started Trusted Publishing, which lets people publish packages with short-lived tokens instead of long-lasting API keys. This change improves security for package uploads. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ .slnx Format Replaces .sln for .NET Solution Files .NET has a new solution file type called .slnx. This format uses XML so people can read it, it is easier to merge, and programs outside of IDEs can use it. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure to Remove Default Outbound Internet Access for VMs in 2025 Starting 30 September 2025, new Virtual Machines and some new networks in Microsoft Azure will not get outbound Internet access by default. Users will need to set up a specific way for outbound connections if they want their VMs to reach the Internet. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ The Value of Fewer Lines of Code Lines of code do not show how productive someone is. More code means more work to take care of, as known for many years by people like Dijkstra. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ F# Weekly #38, 2025 – .NET STS Releases Get 24 Months Support Microsoft has announced that .NET STS releases will now be supported for 24 months. This update is shared in the F# Weekly #38, 2025 edition. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ .NET September Servicing Update Overview The .NET September Servicing Update brings new fixes and changes for the .NET platform. These updates aim to keep the system stable and safe for users. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure Network Security Hub Brings Unified Network Protection Microsoft has renamed Azure Firewall Manager to Network Security Hub. This update lets users manage, set up, and watch over Azure Firewall, Web Application Firewall, and DDoS Protection from one place. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ VS Code SQL Extension Adds Microsoft Fabric Preview Features Microsoft updated the MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code to let users browse Microsoft Fabric workspaces and set up SQL Database in Fabric. The update also adds GitHub Copilot slash commands, reliability fixes, and support for connecting to SQL Database in Fabric. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Microsoft Recognized as Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Industrial IoT Platforms Microsoft was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms. This shows Microsoft provides intelligent, secure, and scalable industrial solutions using Azure. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ ReSharper and Rider 2025.2 Receive More Updates and Fixes The second group of updates and bug fixes for ReSharper and Rider 2025.2 is now available. ReSharper now offers an easier way to move to Visual Studio 2026 with a new, lighter installation option. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!