Microsoft's new cross-platform web app framework renamed ASP.NET Core
Microsoft has renamed its next-generation web application framework ASP.NET Core 1.0, previously known as ASP.NET 5. In addition, the forthcoming Entity Framework 7, a database framework, will now be...
View ArticleGive your apps more visibility – six recommendations for 2016
We are often asked what criteria the Windows Store uses to determine which apps to feature, as well as what developers can do to make their app more visible in… Read the rest.The post Give your apps...
View ArticleNew features on the way to Cortana on Windows 10, rolling out now to Windows...
Microsoft originally launched Cortana as its digital 'personal assistant' in Windows Phone 8.1, but it has since made its way to other platforms, as well as becoming an integral component… Read the...
View ArticleExploiting TypeScript Arrays
TypeScript doesn't have the rich set of native collection classes that you're used to in the .NET Framework -- instead, it has just arrays and tuples. Fortunately, you can do… Read the rest.The post...
View ArticleMicrosoft readies first technical preview of Azure Stack hybrid-cloud bundle
About six months later than originally anticipated, Microsoft is ready to make available the first public technical preview of Azure Stack, its customized cloud bundle. Microsoft officials originally...
View ArticleAn Update on ASP.NET Core and .NET Core
Two weeks ago, the ASP.NET team announced during the weekly ASP.NET Community Standup and on our blogs it was decided to rename ASP.NET 5 to ASP.NET Core 1.0. This announcement… Read the rest.The post...
View ArticleLooking ahead: Microsoft Edge for developers in 2016
Recently, in “Looking back: Microsoft Edge for developers in 2015,” we shared the priorities which guided our development in 2015, what we delivered with Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge, and… Read the...
View ArticleEnjoy a blast from the past with Windows 3.1 and 1,500 of its apps in your...
While most of us are focused on the future of Windows 10 and all the new features that will be showing up with Redstone later in the year, there are… Read the rest.The post Enjoy a blast from the past...
View Article10 things you should try on the leap day
It’s February 2016 and so those of us on the Gregorian calendar get to enjoy an extra day in the month! What will you do in those 24 bonus hours?… Read the rest.The post 10 things you should try on the...
View ArticleMicrosoft Set To Retire Slew of MCSD-Related Exams
Developers working toward SharePoint 2013 and Windows Store-related exams and certifications might need to step up exam-taking efforts, as exams are set to retire in September. Read the source article...
View ArticleWelcoming the Xamarin team to Microsoft
As the role of mobile devices in people's lives expands even further, mobile app developers have become a driving force for software innovation. At Microsoft, we are working to enable… Read the...
View ArticleStuck on an older toolset version? Move to Visual Studio 2015 without...
Are you currently developing your C++ projects in an older version of Visual Studio? If your reasons for avoiding the all-new features in VS 2015 are covered next, then read… Read the rest.The post...
View ArticleBenchmarking .NET code
A while back I did a post called Proper benchmarking to diagnose and solve a .NET serialization bottleneck. I also had Matt Warren on my podcast and we did an… Read the rest.The post Benchmarking .NET...
View ArticleWorld’s Largest Arduino Maker Challenge
Makers have a passion for building things from things they just find interesting to solutions that make our lives easier. In support of that ideal we’d like to call all… Read the rest.The post World’s...
View ArticleFinding the Perfect Mouse
I have a small problem. I'm always looking for great computer mice. I've tried a number of mice (and keyboards!) over the years. Here's the current line up. The two… Read the rest.The post Finding the...
View ArticleVisual Studio Team Services – Testing Tools Roadmap
Over the last few months, there has been a consistent ask for Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS) / Team Foundation Server (TFS) Testing Tools roadmap. I would like to share… Read the rest.The post...
View ArticleHoloLens Development Edition will begin shipping today
For those that have applied for a HoloLens Development Edition and paid the $3,000 to get one, there's good news. They will begin shipping today. Preorders for the device began… Read the rest.The post...
View ArticleWindows Anniversary Update will be free, landing on Windows 10 devices this...
Microsoft's Redstone 1 update for Windows 10 now has an official name. The company announced at the Build 2016 conference that the 'Windows Anniversary Update' will be landing on Windows… Read the...
View ArticleThe Future of Pen: Windows Ink
What a day at //build 2016! We’re very proud of the wonderful new features coming in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, many of which we showcased this morning. One of… Read the rest.The post The...
View ArticleAn update on ASP.NET Core 1.0 RC2
What's going on with ASP.NET Core 1.0 RC2? Why is RC2 taking so long over RC1 and what's going to happen between now and the final release? I talked to… Read the rest.The post An update on ASP.NET Core...
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