Best of DevBlogs — February 2025

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   Announcing TypeScript 5.8

   TypeScript 5.8 has been released with various enhancements such as granular checks for branches in return expressions, support for `require()` of ECMAScript modules in `--module nodenext`, a new `--erasableSyntaxOnly` option for flagging TypeScript-specific constructs with runtime behavior, the ability to disable default lib file lookups with `--libReplacement`, and optimizations for program loads and updates. Key changes also include preserved computed property names in declaration files and notable changes to `lib.d.ts` types.

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   .NET 10 Preview 1 is now available!

   The first preview release of .NET 10 is now available, bringing enhancements across .NET Runtime, SDK, libraries, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and .NET MAUI. Key improvements include new library methods, runtime optimizations, and updates to C# and F#. OpenAPI 3.1 support, Android and iOS enhancements, and updates to Entity Framework Core are also included. Developers are encouraged to install the .NET 10 SDK and use the latest Visual Studio 2022 preview.

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   Windows Terminal Preview 1.23 Release

   The latest Windows Terminal Preview 1.23 introduces significant updates to the Settings UI, including new settings for Interaction, Appearance, Compatibility, and Profile Settings. It includes several bug fixes, accessibility improvements, and usability enhancements. Features from version 1.22 have been added to the stable release. Users can now install Windows Terminal and the Preview from the Microsoft Store, GitHub, or using winget. New settings pages allow for deeper customization of the terminal environment.

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