Best of Visual Studio — June 2024

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   DEV·2y

   Push your skills

   Learn how to become a better developer by continuously improving your skills. Use resources like Pluralsight and Microsoft Learn, read documentation, keep things simple, use version control with GitHub, and prioritize learning over speed. Microsoft Visual Studio is recommended for coding, along with tools like Red Gate SQL Prompt and EF Power Tools. Dive into code basics with Microsoft Entity Framework Core or Dapper. Refactor code and incorporate best practices like using meaningful variable names and writing readable code. Continually learning is essential for growth as a developer.

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   Code Maze·2y

   Embedded Resources in .NET

   This post focuses on embedded resources in .NET, covering topics such as incorporating embedded resources into an application, retrieving the list of embedded resources, and accessing the content of embedded resources. It provides step-by-step instructions and code examples.

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   Community Picks·2y

   How to Host ASP.NET Core API and Use it for Testing on Other Devices

   Learn how to host an ASP.NET Core API for testing on other devices without public hosting. The guide covers installing the Conveyor extension in Visual Studio, verifying the installation, running your API, configuring firewall rules, and obtaining a testing URL. Both devices need to be on the same network for this method to work.

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   Visual Studio Blog·2y

   Code Assessment with .NET Upgrade Assistant

   The .NET Upgrade Assistant has been enhanced with powerful code assessment features that scan your solution to identify potential issues and dependencies for smoother upgrades. It offers a comprehensive dashboard to prioritize and address issues, and is available as a Visual Studio extension and a command-line tool. The tool provides in-depth reporting, integration with documentation and best practices, and easy sharing of results. Installation and usage instructions are provided for both Visual Studio and CLI setups.

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   DevBlogs·2y

   Easily navigate code delegates while debugging

   Debugging code delegates in Visual Studio has become easier with the latest updates in version 17.10. Now, developers can hover over any delegate while debugging to get a 'Go to source' link, allowing quick navigation to the underlying code. This feature supports both managed code and C++ function pointers.

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