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Dive into native Windows development with new WinUI workload and template improvements

July 2, 2024 Jul 2, 2024 07/2/24
Duncan MacMichael
At //Build 2024, the WinUI team announced a renewed focus on WinUI as one of the premier app development frameworks we recommend for native Windows app development. To make it as seamless and easy as possible to get into coding, we created a new Windows Dev Center page, streamlined our Getting Started with WinUI documentation, and partnered ...

Code Assessment with .NET Upgrade Assistant

June 25, 2024 Jun 25, 2024 06/25/24
McKenna Barlow
We are thrilled to announce the latest enhancements to the .NET Upgrade Assistant. .NET Upgrade Assistant helps upgrade solutions to newer versions of .NET. Whether you’re upgrading from .NET Framework to .NET 8 or just between .NET Core versions (from .NET 6 or 7 to .NET 8 or 9), .NET Upgrade Assistant can help you understand what changes ...

Developing cloud-native apps with .NET Aspire and Visual Studio

May 23, 2024 May 23, 2024 05/23/24
Mark Downie
We're excited to introduce the general availability of .NET Aspire, a comprehensive stack aimed at simplifying the way .NET cloud-native apps are built and managed. .NET Aspire offers developers like you an improved, opinionated framework for constructing distributed applications, ensuring a seamless and consistent development experience. ...

In 4 Weeks: Visual Studio LIVE! Chicago 2024

March 28, 2024 Mar 28, 2024 03/28/24
Jim Harrer
Visual Studio LIVE! Chicago 2024  April 29 - May 3 | Swissôtel, Chicago  Join us for Visual Studio LIVE! Chicago for a focused, deep dive into the latest .NET Microsoft Platform developments. You pick the package you want, 3, 4 or all 5 days! This year, we're at the Swissôtel Chicago, with sessions covering Microsoft Visual Studio 2022...

Visual Studio 17.9 Preview 2 has arrived!

December 12, 2023 Dec 12, 2023 12/12/23
Maddy Montaquila
Welcome to the release of Visual Studio 2022 17.9 Preview 2, which wraps up our development efforts for 2023. This update brings new features and enhancements, building on the solid foundation set by Preview 1 in November.  In this preview, we've made some improvements to the C++ and .NET MAUI development experiences. You'll find the...