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The Microsoft C++ team made big changes to optimization quality that we are proud to share with the release of Microsoft C++ (MSVC) Build Tools v14.51. We will use two benchmarks to illustrate the effect of these improvements compared to MSVC Build Tools v14.50. Our first benchmark is SPEC CPU 2017 Link to article: …
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The excitement is building as we head into the 2026 Game Developer Conference and the DirectX team has a lot to share. We will be showcasing major updates in asset streaming, GPU tooling, ML-powered real-time graphics on Windows, and shader compilation at GDC. Link to article: …
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What's new in the Visual Studio Code February 2026 Release (1.110). Read the full article Link to article: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/vscode-blog/february-2026-(version-1.110)
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Learn what is new in the Visual Studio Code February 2026 Release (1.110). Read the full article Link to article: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/external-blogs/february-2026-insiders-version-1-110
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MCP tool integration in Microsoft Agent Framework in C# using AIFunctionFactory and ChatClientAgent -- real working code with filesystem tools. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/04/mcp-tool-integration-in-microsoft-agent-framework-in-c
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Cursor is now available as an AI agent inside JetBrains IDEs through the Agent Client Protocol. Select it from the agent picker, and it has full access to your project. If you’ve spent any time in the AI coding space, you already know Cursor. It has been one of the most requested additions to the […] Link to article: …
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In the documentation that describes the high-resolution timestamps, there is a question-and-answer section. Under what circumstances does QueryPerformanceFrequency return FALSE, or QueryPerformanceCounter return zero? This won't occur on any system that runs Windows XP or later. Link to article: …
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How to implement Strategy pattern in C#: step-by-step guide with code examples, best practices, and common pitfalls for behavioral design patterns. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/04/how-to-implement-strategy-pattern-in-c-stepbystep-guide
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Did you know? The async and await keywords in C# were introduced in C# 5.0 (2012) to simplify asynchronous programming. Under the hood, the compiler uses a state machine to transform your asynchronous code into manageable tasks. As a developer, you never need to worry about that complexity. Welcome to dotInsights by …
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A new preprint extends single-minus amplitudes to gravitons, with GPT-5.2 Pro helping derive and verify nonzero graviton tree amplitudes in quantum gravity. Link to article: https://openai.com/index/extending-single-minus-amplitudes-to-gravitons
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Experienced plugin developers read IntelliJ Platform source code 240% more frequently than new developers do. This was one of the most striking findings from our 2025 survey of plugin developers, and it’s the starting point for understanding how developers’ needs evolve as they gain experience with the IntelliJ …
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dotNetDave Says… Rushing into Coding Without Proper Planning Will Lead to Costly Mistakes and Delays
Effective software projects require thorough planning and architecture before coding begins. Skipping these steps often leads to costly mistakes, delays, and technical debt. A strong foundation improves system maintainability and user satisfaction. Managers should focus on results over constant activity; proper …
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Axios COO Allison Murphy explains how the company uses AI to support local reporters, streamline newsroom workflows, and deliver high-impact local journalism at scale. Link to article: https://openai.com/index/axios-allison-murphy
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OpenAI introduces the Learning Outcomes Measurement Suite to assess AI’s impact on student learning across diverse educational environments over time. Link to article: https://openai.com/index/understanding-ai-and-learning-outcomes
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Building real apps with GitHub Copilot SDK in C#: master app architecture patterns, CLI tools, ASP.NET Core APIs, and console agents in .NET. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/03/building-real-apps-with-github-copilot-sdk-in-c-endtoend-patterns-and-architecture
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Today I released AutoMapper 16.1 and MediatR 14.1 (as part of now regular quarterly releases):AutoMapper Release NotesMediatR Release NotesAutoMapper added some interesting features, allowing for factories and conditions to use dependencies (previously only allowing Func-based callbacks. On the MediatR side, we added …
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Swap deployment slots from your terminal—azd already knows your app. Azure App Service deployment slots let you stage changes and swap them into production with zero downtime. With azd, you can Link to article: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/azure-sdk/azd-appservice-swap
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Your Package Manager, Now with a Security Upgrade Last December, we made Docker Hardened Images (DHI) free because we believe secure, minimal, production-ready images should be the default. Every developer deserves strong security at no cost. It should not be complicated or locked behind a paywall. From the start, …
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Enterprises today face a familiar yet formidable challenge: mountains of documents -contracts, invoices, reports, forms - remain locked in unstructured formats. Traditional OCR (optical character recognition) captures text, but often struggles with context, layout complexity, or multilingual content. The result? Slow …
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In this post, we explore the virtual try-on capability now available in Amazon Nova Canvas, including sample code to get started quickly and tips to help get the best outputs. Link to article: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/building-a-scalable-virtual-try-on-solution-using-amazon-nova-on-aws-part-1/
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