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.NET @dot.net · 6h

“AI agent” gets thrown around a lot—but what does it actually mean? Seth Juarez breaks it down as a new kind of control structure that turns plain language into real code execution. 🎥 msft.it/63327s4iKB

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.NET @dot.net · 10h

Peter Ritchie brings decades of dev wisdom to the Azure DevOps Podcast. From #dotnet10 and Visual Studio 2026 to mentoring and repo structure, it’s a thoughtful dive into what makes great software—and great teams. Listen here: msft.it/63321s4iJb

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.NET @dot.net · 14h

Want to start building AI-powered agents in your apps? In this .NET AI Community Standup, we walk through fundamentals of the Microsoft Agent Framework with #dotNET. PLUS, we learn to design, orchestrate, and run agent. msft.it/63326s49Aa

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text reads: .NET AI Community Standup - Getting Started with the Microsoft Agent Framework

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.NET @dot.net · 1d

Microsoft just dropped a modular, open-source toolkit for building AI agents in Python + #dotnet 🎯
Define goals, manage memory, route tasks, and evaluate performance—all in one framework.
msft.it/63324sNeii

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Introducing the Microsoft Agent Framework: A Unified Foundation for AI Agents and Workflows

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.NET @dot.net · 1d

Announcing .NET 10 Release Candidate 2

Focus on final quality, reliability, and stabilization across the runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, .NET MAUI, and more.

Learn more: devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/dotne...

Announcing .NET 10 Release Candidate 2 - .NET Blog

.NET 10 Release Candidate 2 focuses on final quality, reliability, and stabilization across the runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, .NET MAUI, and more.

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.NET @dot.net · 1d

Announcing the .NET Security Group!

Learn how to join the .NET Security Group for early access to CVE information and help deliver security patches to your .NET distribution simultaneously with us.

devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/annou...

Announcing the .NET Security Group - .NET Blog

Learn how to join the .NET Security Group for early access to CVE information and help deliver security patches to your .NET distribution simultaneously with Microsoft.

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.NET @dot.net · 1d

In today's partner podcast, Steve Smith (@ardalis) and @MadsKristensen discuss the new version of Visual Studio, #VisualStudio2026! Listen in: msft.it/63324s0Zv0

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.NET @dot.net · 1d

💡 #DevOps isn’t just about speed—it’s about smart savings. The Dev/Test benefit lets you run Windows and SQL Server VMs at Linux rates for non-production workloads. Learn how to unlock it: msft.it/63325sNend

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.NET @dot.net · 1d

Happening TODAY, LIVE at 10AM PT... #ASPNET Community Standup - Level up eShop with Blazor in .NET 10. Discover how AI can accelerate upgrades and help you adopt new Blazor capabilities faster.

See you here ➡️ msft.it/63324sNepq

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.NET @dot.net · 2d

After 25 years of fighting vulnerabilities, has the industry actually made progress?

In today's One Dev Question, Michael Howard says yes—but the bugs we’re left with are the harder ones, and they may force us to rethink languages like C and C++. Listen in: msft.it/63328sFOGO

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text reads: Have we made any progress securing code in the last 25 years?

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.NET @dot.net · 2d

It's true, you can migrate and modernize your app at any stage... In this #MergeConflict podcast episode, James Montemagno and Frank Krueger discuss how it's never too late to migrate and modernize. Listen in: msft.it/63328sFOD6

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text reads: Never too late to migrate & modernize
with Frank Krueger and James Montemagno

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.NET @dot.net · 2d

AI is changing how we code. Learn to ensure quality, maintainability, and performance when working with AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot. ...from test coverage to architectural alignment, this post is packed with practical tips. Read it here: msft.it/63324sFzeE

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Developer and AI Code Reviewer: Reviewing AI-Generated Code in .NET

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.NET @dot.net · 2d

TODAY at 9AM PT
Define, deploy, and manage your cloud infrastructure with the same languages, tools, and workflows you already use for application code? In this week's On .NET, we look at Pulumi for defining and deploying infrastructure on any cloud platform!
Join us: msft.it/63328sFuO6

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text reads: On .NET Live | Infrastructure as Code with Pulumi

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.NET @dot.net · 5d

Today's One Dev Question...
Why is everyone suddenly talking about AI agents?
This answers your question: msft.it/63325sIhox

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.NET @dot.net · 5d

AI isn’t just in the cloud—what about local?
#dotNETRocks and Joe Finney discuss running machine learning models locally. Joe dives into hardware trade-offs, cost vs. security, and productivity when hosting local models. Listen now: msft.it/63325sLHyV
#MachineLearning #AI

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.NET @dot.net · 5d

Join us for the official kickoff (October 14) of the AKS Automatic Hackathon, a four-week virtual challenge designed to empower developers to build intelligent, scalable, and cloud-native solutions using AKS Automatic and other Azure services.

Save the date: msft.it/63322sLHG0

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.NET @dot.net · 6d

Drop in on today's #MergeConflict podcast as Frank and James set out to build some fun new apps in under a day and bring you along for the ride: 🎧 msft.it/63320sL6tK

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with Frank Krueger and James Montemagno

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.NET @dot.net · 6d

.NET Devs... 📬 Check your inbox — the Monthly #VisualStudio newsletter just dropped! Inside: a sneak peek at the roadmap for AI, what’s new in .NET 10, exclusive perks for Insiders, and discounts to VSLive! Missed it? Opt in now to get November’s edition 👉 aka.ms/VSSOptIn 💡
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.NET @dot.net · 6d

📣 .NET Conf is on its way!! 🎉
Celebrate and learn about what you can do with .NET 10 at the biggest .NET virtual event in the world!
November 11-13 〰️ Save the date
msft.it/63328sL6vs
#dotNETConf

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Nov. 11-13
Save the date
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.NET @dot.net · 6d

‼️ LIVE at 9AM PT ‼️
Turn data into insights with Copilot and Data Agents in Microsoft Fabric ✅

In this session, we learn how Copilot accelerates analytics by generating queries, building models, and creating visualizations using natural language. Join us: msft.it/63320sL6xM

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text reads: Reactor: Turning Data into Insights with Copilot and Data Agents in Microsoft Fabric
9 October, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

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.NET @dot.net · 6d

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Sharp & Unfiltered Ep 3
In this deeply personal and energizing conversation, we explore how late #ADHD diagnoses reshaped hosts Mads Torgersen and Klaus Loffelmanns' self-awareness, creativity, and productivity.
🎧 Watch now: msft.it/63320s0dq0

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ADHD: Adapting and thriving

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.NET @dot.net · 7d

Drop in on the session replay of the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup for October 2025 where we discuss the current happenings in the .NET MAUI Community Toolkit! 🎥 msft.it/63323sI4sd
#dotNETMAUI

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.NET @dot.net · 7d

Microsoft Agent Framework Preview is here, bringing intelligent agents to the .NET ecosystem and making it easier to build apps that reason, plan, and act. Seamlessly integrating with .NET tools and services.

Read more in the #dotNET Blog, msft.it/63320sIfq4
#dotnet #AI

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.NET @dot.net · 7d

Visual Studio 17.14 is out! 🎉
✅ AI-powered Profiler Agent for easier performance tuning
✅ .NET app modernization agent for Azure
✅ Smarter Copilot Agent Mode
Read more: msft.it/63324sI42o
#VisualStudio #dotNET

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Visual Studio 2022
September 2025 update
Profiler Agent
Find and fix performance issues in your app with Copilot and the performance profiler.
.NET App Modernization
Upgrade your .NET apps effortlessly with Copilot.
Agent Improvements
More reliable and responsive agent with a better user experience.
MCP Prompts, Resources, and Sampling
Mermaid Support
Generate Mermaid with Copilot and render the diagrams directly in your editor.
Code Review
Experience smarter code reviews, powered by the advanced reasoning models and improved prompting.
🔗 More at aka.ms/vs/relnotes

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.NET @dot.net · 7d

Want to start building AI-powered agents in your apps?

TODAY at 10AM PT, we walk through the fundamentals of the Microsoft Agent Framework with .NET and how to design, orchestrate, and run agents, with demos based on the latest Microsoft resources. 🎥 msft.it/63322sIfWs

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