//devdigest

⚡️ AI agents get native Cosmos DB access via MCP Toolkit Azure’s new open-source Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit gives AI agents and LLMs direct, secure access to live database intelligence. It bridges Model Context Protocol with Azure’s globally distributed data layer — letting intelligent apps query and reason over real data without manual API wiring. Now in public preview on GitHub. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Visual Studio 2026 slashes upgrade pain Upgrading your dev setup no longer means losing a weekend. Visual Studio 2026 introduces a new install experience that can rebuild your Visual Studio 2022 environment in minutes — keeping all your settings, extensions, and preferences intact. Stay current without breaking your coding flow. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Cosmos DB Goes GA Inside Microsoft Fabric Operational and analytical data finally meet: Cosmos DB is now fully integrated and GA in Microsoft Fabric, with Cosmos Mirroring keeping everything in sync in OneLake. Query live data in real time using T-SQL, Python, or Spark — no ETL pain, just instant insight from a single source of truth. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure DocumentDB hits General Availability Azure DocumentDB — the open-source, MongoDB-compatible database under the Linux Foundation — is now generally available. Formerly vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB, it brings open governance, skill portability, and a straightforward compute‑plus‑storage model for transparent cost control across Azure. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ VS Code extension adds online MongoDB migration Developers can now migrate MongoDB workloads to Azure DocumentDB directly from VS Code — live, with minimal downtime. The updated Migration extension (public preview) unlocks true online migration for smoother, fully managed transitions to Azure’s MongoDB‑compatible DocumentDB. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Post-Quantum Cryptography lands in .NET .NET now ships with native Post-Quantum Cryptography support, strengthening modern apps against future quantum attacks. Microsoft’s implementation brings PQC algorithms into the framework core — a major milestone for developers building long-term secure systems. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Claude joins Azure Foundry alongside GPT Azure just became the only cloud where developers can tap both Claude and GPT frontier models under one roof. Anthropic’s Claude lineup is now live in Microsoft Foundry, expanding Azure’s already broad model selection and giving teams more flexibility to build and compare advanced AI systems in one place. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ .NET moves too fast? There’s a paid fix for that Tired of chasing .NET’s rapid release cycle? The answer isn’t slowing Microsoft down — it’s paying for post-EOL support. Services like HeroDevs’ Never Ending Support for .NET 6 let companies stick with stable versions instead of scrambling after every new release. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Kraft Heinz boosts data lineage speed 1,400x with Azure Kraft Heinz cut data lineage processing time by 1,400x using Azure DocumentDB’s DiskANN vector and hybrid search. Tracking dependencies across 50+ enterprise systems and 1,000+ pipelines is now nearly instant—an enterprise-scale data ops leap powered by vector search efficiency. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ SharpIDE launches as a cross‑platform .NET IDE A new player enters the .NET ecosystem: SharpIDE aims to offer a fast, modern, cross‑platform development environment built specifically for .NET developers. Early community buzz on Reddit highlights growing demand for lighter, developer‑centric tools beyond big incumbents like Visual Studio. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Reddit’s latest dev thread is heating up Developers are diving into a fresh Reddit debate that’s catching serious attention. Gustavo, you’re in for another sharp exchange of opinions — this one’s already shaping the pulse of the week’s dev chatter. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ C# 14 and F# 10 land with .NET 10 C# 14 arrives with extension members, streamlining how developers add functionality without touching original types. F# 10 introduces scoped warning suppression for cleaner, more focused code. Both languages sharpen their edges — a refinement-heavy release that polishes the .NET 10 developer experience. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ GPT-5.1 Lands in Copilot Studio as Experimental Model Microsoft quietly dropped GPT-5.1 into Copilot Studio for early Power Platform environments. Developers can now experiment with the next-gen model before its general release — a rare early look at what’s coming to Copilot’s core AI stack. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ F# 10 lands with .NET 10 performance boost F# 10 rolls out alongside .NET 10, bringing sharper language features, faster compile times, and refined tooling. It’s a focused upgrade — less ceremony, more speed — aimed at making functional-first development in .NET even smoother for real-world teams. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ C# 14 lands with .NET 10: cleaner, sharper code ahead C# 14 rolls out alongside .NET 10, bringing smarter syntax and more polished developer ergonomics. It’s a steady upgrade—focused on clarity, cutting boilerplate, and refining what modern .NET coding feels like. A solid evolution for devs who value precision over flash. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Rider brings full DataGrip power into the IDE Rider now embeds DataGrip’s full database tooling right into your IDE workspace. You can browse schemas, edit data, and run queries without leaving your coding flow. For developers juggling app logic and SQL daily, this integration cuts friction and seriously boosts productivity. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ .NET speeds up GUID creation for cleaner startups Hard‑coded GUIDs in .NET can quietly slow down app startup — every `new Guid("...")` call adds overhead. The latest optimization cuts that cost, making GUID creation leaner and faster. A small win, but meaningful for performance‑tuned .NET apps. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ TDD in Prototyping: When Tests Don’t Pay Off Not every prototype deserves a full TDD suite. The latest piece in the 'empirical test-after' series digs into when tests actually slow early-stage development and when skipping them makes sense. A sharp reminder that 'always TDD' isn’t a universal truth. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ OpenAPI.NET Hits Major Leap with Dual v2/v3 Release OpenAPI.NET just got its biggest upgrade yet — twin releases bringing full OpenAPI 3.1 and 3.2 support. Beyond spec updates, Microsoft tuned performance and reliability, making API contract work faster and more robust across .NET projects. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ JetBrains heads to VSLive! Orlando JetBrains is joining VSLive! Orlando next week, connecting directly with the .NET crowd. If you’re building on Visual Studio tech, this is your chance to talk tooling, performance, and the future of .NET development with the folks behind Rider and ReSharper. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!