Struggling to triage flaky .NET builds? This guide maps practical build-diagnostics workflows to capture logs & artifacts, speed root-cause analysis, and fold diagnostics into CI so failures get fixed faster. #dotnet #devops devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/mcp-b...

Microsoft published end-of-support timelines for .NET 8 and .NET 9. If you run .NET apps, map your upgrade path now, prioritize moving to supported releases, and schedule testing before the cutoffs. #dotnet #devops #softwaredev devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/dotne...

Skip packaging headaches: MSIX + Windows App SDK (WinUI) simplify .NET Windows app distribution—installs, updates, Store publishing. Get practical tips on VS packaging projects, MSIX Packaging Tool, and App Installer. #dotnet #MSIX #WindowsAppSDK devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/packa...

Trailhead unpacks what the end of the Data Collector API means for your integrations — timelines, migration paths, and a simple checklist to avoid outages and data loss. Get the steps you need to keep pipelines running. #APIDeprecation #DataIntegration trailheadtechnology.com/the-end-of-t...

Microsoft released an MSBuild binlog MCP server — host and stream MSBuild binary logs (binlogs) over the network so Structured Log Viewer and CI systems can inspect builds remotely. Faster sharing, simpler build diagnostics. #MSBuild #DevOps #BuildTools devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/msbui...

Microsoft outlines C#/.NET changes to make memory bugs rarer: tighter rules around stackalloc, refs and Span<T>, plus better diagnostics to catch unsafe patterns earlier. Safer defaults for everyday code. #CSharp #dotnet #MemorySafety devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/impro...

Build 2026 puts .NET front and center: new previews and tooling to boost performance, speed cloud‑native development, and make cross‑platform apps easier—expect faster apps and smoother dev loops. #dotnet #Build2026 #CloudNative devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/dotne...

Ditch costly, rigid SaaS stacks. Trailhead shows how AI + smart integrations let you reclaim data, cut licensing fees, and build workflows that actually work. Real trade-offs and next steps — no fluff. #GenAI #SaaS #EnterpriseTech trailheadtechnology.com/ditching-saa...

Swamped by your dev backlog? Trailhead shows how AI can triage issues, draft PRs/tests, estimate effort, and automate routine work so teams clear backlog faster—without cutting corners. Practical tactics. #AI #DevOps trailheadtechnology.com/backlog-zero...

Microsoft released .NET 11 Preview 5 — focused on performance wins, Native AOT refinements, and tooling/API updates to help you build faster, smaller apps. Try the preview, test your scenarios, and send feedback to shape the GA. #dotnet #NativeAOT #dev devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/dotne...

In our new episode of Blue Blazes, J. Tower sits down with fellow Trailhead partner John Waters to talk about how AI has changed every phase of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) at Trailhead, not just code generation. trailheadtechnology.com/podcast/s04e... #softwaredevelopment #ai #sdlc

.NET 11 Preview 3 tightens runtime and tooling — think faster apps, better native AOT, and a smoother dev loop. Worth trying if you care about startup, binary size, and iteration speed. #dotnet11 #DeveloperTools devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/dotne...

SkiaSharp 4.0 Preview1 is here — a major preview with API changes, updated native libraries, and migration guidance. Now’s the time to test upgrades, surface breaking changes, and tune cross‑platform rendering. #SkiaSharp #dotnet #graphics devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/welco...

Want modular AI agents in .NET? Microsoft’s Agent Framework lays out the building blocks—planners, executors, tools, memory—and shows patterns and samples to orchestrate LLMs and tool calls. #dotnet #AI #LLM devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/micro...

See how a .NET composable stack can power an AI-driven conference app — modular architecture for plugging in LLMs, cloud services, and UI pieces to build smarter, extensible event experiences. #dotnet #AI #Cloud devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/build...

Want to control agent tool calls in .NET? Microsoft’s Agent Governance Toolkit shows how to govern MCP tool calls—intercept, audit, enforce policies, and add telemetry with sample code. Great for securing AI-enabled .NET apps. #dotnet #AIGovernance #DevTools devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/gover...

Think Redis is the only fast cache for .NET? Think again. With Npgsql, the right schema + connection pooling, PostgreSQL on Azure can be a high‑performance, durable distributed cache—often competitive with Redis. #dotnet #PostgreSQL #Azure devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/high-...

Evolving APIs in .NET 10? Use API versioning to avoid breaking clients: route, query, or header strategies; Minimal APIs support; OpenAPI-friendly docs and deprecation workflows. Practical tips for rolling out safe changes. #dotnet #APIdesign devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/api-v...

Microsoft released .NET 10.0.7 — an out-of-band security update. If you run .NET 10, install the patch ASAP. The post includes CVE details, mitigations, and update packages so you can secure affected systems fast. #dotnet #security devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/dotne...

Want a repeatable way to link AWS and Azure networks? Trailhead breaks down a Site-to-Site VPN with Terraform — config steps, gateway setup, and best practices to automate cross-cloud connectivity. #Terraform #CloudNetworking #MultiCloud trailheadtechnology.com/connecting-a...

Turn .NET into native Node.js addons. Microsoft shows how to use .NET Native AOT + N-API to build lightweight, high‑perf Node addons with step‑by‑step examples and commands. #dotnet #NodeJS #NativeAOT devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/writi...

How do you go from idea to AI in production in 4 hours? Trailhead lays out the playbook — architecture, automation, and ops-ready steps to ship fast and safely. Real case study with actionable takeaways. #MLOps #AI #DataEngineering trailheadtechnology.com/from-idea-to...

Need a single source of truth for .NET migrations? Microsoft's Modernization Assessment scans apps, dependencies and compatibility to prioritize work, cut risk, and produce actionable migration plans. #dotnet #CloudMigration devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/your-...

End of support for ASP.NET Core 2.x means no more security fixes or updates. If you’re still on 2.x, schedule an upgrade to a supported .NET/ASP.NET Core release ASAP to stay secure and supported. #dotnet #aspnetcore #security devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/aspne...

C# 15 adds first‑class union types — concise, type-safe discriminated unions built into the language. Use pattern matching (with exhaustiveness checks) to model variants without inheritance or null hacks for clearer, safer code. #CSharp #dotnet #programming devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/cshar...

Check me out talking about AI on the "Pragmatic AI in .NET Show" with @samidip.bsky.social from Uno Platform: www.youtube.com/live/gxjEJeZ...

TUnit: the new sheriff in town for .NET testing. Trailhead breaks down what sets it apart from NUnit and xUnit, who should adopt it, and practical migration tips to modernize your test suite. #dotnet #UnitTesting trailheadtechnology.com/tunit-the-ne...

Trailhead on 12 years at the Microsoft MVP Summit: direct access to Microsoft engineers, early product roadmaps, backstage community—why it still pays off for skills, influence, and career growth. #Microsoft #MVP #TechCommunity trailheadtechnology.com/12-years-at-...