DevBlogs·1yMicrosoft for Python Developers Blog
The April 2025 release of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code introduces enhancements to Copilot for Notebooks, improved support for editable installs, faster diagnostics, and the ability to pass custom Node.js arguments with Pylance. Key updates include editing notebooks seamlessly with Copilot and enhanced workflows using different Copilot modes.
DevBlogs·1yAnnouncing Windows Community Toolkit v8.2
Version 8.2 of the Windows Community Toolkit has been released, bringing updates such as Native AOT support, UWP support for .NET 9, and SwitchConverter improvements. The update also includes enhancements like AcrylicBrush for WinUI 3 and various bug fixes. Windows Community Toolkit Labs has introduced new experiments, including DependencyPropertyGenerator and OpacityMaskView, to further aid developers. Community contributions continue to play a significant role in these developments.
DevBlogs·1y.NET Aspire 9.2 is Now Available with New Ways to Deploy
The latest release of .NET Aspire 9.2 includes new dashboard features and introduces 'publishers' for deployment. Key enhancements are the Resource Graph, custom resource URLs, deep linking for Azure integrations, and built-in custom HTTP commands. Developers are advised about breaking changes for Azure SQL Server and Azure PostgreSQL. Users can now deploy applications to Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and Azure using the new publisher feature.
DevBlogs·1yASP.NET Core OData Web API Template Preview Release
The ASP.NET Core OData Web API Template Pack public preview release is now available, designed for .NET 8.0 and above. This template simplifies creating ASP.NET Core Web API projects with OData support and offers features like OData query options, OpenAPI (Swagger) support, and case insensitive routing. Users can install the template via the dotnet CLI or Visual Studio IDE. Feedback is encouraged to improve this new release.