⚡️ Oracle Database@Azure Expands with New Features and Regions
Oracle Database@Azure now has more AI-ready features and is available in 33 regions. New partner and migration programs have also been launched.
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Oracle Database@Azure now has more AI-ready features and is available in 33 regions. New partner and migration programs have also been launched.
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Microsoft Azure Blog
What’s new with Oracle Database@Azure
Migrate Oracle solutions to the cloud with a trusted, enterprise-ready platform from Microsoft and Oracle. Learn more.
⚡️ ReSharper Added to Open VSX Registry
ReSharper for Visual Studio Code was listed before on the Microsoft Visual Studio Marketplace. Now, it is also on the Open VSX Registry so editors that could not connect to the Visual Studio Code Marketplace can find and use ReSharper.
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ReSharper for Visual Studio Code was listed before on the Microsoft Visual Studio Marketplace. Now, it is also on the Open VSX Registry so editors that could not connect to the Visual Studio Code Marketplace can find and use ReSharper.
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The JetBrains Blog
ReSharper Is Now on the Open VSX Registry | The .NET Tools Blog
ReSharper for Visual Studio Code has been available on the Microsoft Visual Studio Marketplace for some time now. However, ReSharper didn’t appear in many VS Code-compatible editors because the
⚡️ AWS Deploy Tool for .NET Updated to Version 2.0
Amazon Web Services has released Version 2.0 of its Deploy Tool for .NET. The update now needs .NET 8, supports Podman and .NET 10 deployments, and brings new SDK and CLI bases.
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Amazon Web Services has released Version 2.0 of its Deploy Tool for .NET. The update now needs .NET 8, supports Podman and .NET 10 deployments, and brings new SDK and CLI bases.
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Visual Studio Magazine
AWS Updates .NET Deploy Tool to Version 2.0 with .NET 8 and Podman Support -- Visual Studio Magazine
Amazon Web Services released Version 2.0 of the AWS Deploy Tool for .NET, requiring .NET 8 and adding support for Podman, .NET 10 deployments, and upgraded SDK and CLI foundations for improved developer workflows.
⚡️ Result Types and Exceptions in Software Design
Result types in software are about the same as exceptions. A real isomorphism means you can change between two setups without losing any details, but this does not fully fit the case in this article.
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Result types in software are about the same as exceptions. A real isomorphism means you can change between two setups without losing any details, but this does not fully fit the case in this article.
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Result isomorphism
Result types are roughly equivalent to exceptions.
⚡️ Faster AI Access to Azure Blob Storage with adlfs Update
Microsoft and the fsspec community have improved adlfs to make file actions faster and more reliable for AI workloads using Azure Blob and Data Lake Storage.
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Microsoft and the fsspec community have improved adlfs to make file actions faster and more reliable for AI workloads using Azure Blob and Data Lake Storage.
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Easily connect AI workloads to Azure Blob Storage with adlfs
Microsoft works with the fsspec open-source community to enhance adlfs. This update delivers faster file operations and improved reliability for AI workloads that connect to Azure Blob and Data Lake Storage.
⚡️ Sora 2 Launches on Azure AI Foundry
Sora 2 is now available on Azure AI Foundry. This lets users turn ideas into real things using new technology.
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Sora 2 is now available on Azure AI Foundry. This lets users turn ideas into real things using new technology.
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Microsoft Azure Blog
Sora 2 in Azure AI Foundry: Create videos with responsible AI | Microsoft Azure Blog
Explore how Sora 2 in Azure AI Foundry helps developers and creators turn ideas into immersive video stories—securely, responsibly, and at scale. Learn about its advanced features, moderation tools, and how to get started.
⚡️ .NET 10 RC2 Released with Uno Platform Collaboration
.NET 10 RC2 is now out and brings updates for final stability. It works with the Uno Platform to make .NET MAUI match Android 16 and helps more platforms before the full release.
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.NET 10 RC2 is now out and brings updates for final stability. It works with the Uno Platform to make .NET MAUI match Android 16 and helps more platforms before the full release.
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Visual Studio Magazine
.NET 10 RC2 Is Final Step Before GA, with Help from Uno Platform -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft released .NET 10 RC2 with go-live support and final stabilization updates, highlighting collaboration with Uno Platform to align .NET MAUI with Android 16 and extend cross-platform support ahead of general availability.
⚡️ Azure Storage Discovery Now Generally Available
Azure Storage Discovery is now open for everyone to use. It lets people ask questions or have talks with their data to find out more using Azure.
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Azure Storage Discovery is now open for everyone to use. It lets people ask questions or have talks with their data to find out more using Azure.
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Microsoft Azure Blog
Unlock insights about your data using Azure Storage Discovery
Use Azure Storage Discovery for insights into Azure Blob Storage and Azure Data Lake Storage to optimize costs, security, and efficiency.
⚡️ Combit Releases List & Label 31 with New Features
Combit has launched List & Label 31, which includes a cross-platform .NET engine and new AI reporting tools. The update also adds support for Avalonia, Blazor, and cloud systems such as Azure and AWS.
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Combit has launched List & Label 31, which includes a cross-platform .NET engine and new AI reporting tools. The update also adds support for Avalonia, Blazor, and cloud systems such as Azure and AWS.
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Visual Studio Magazine
Combit Launches List & Label 31 with Cross-Platform .NET Engine and AI Integration -- Visual Studio Magazine
combit released List & Label 31, introducing a cross-platform .NET engine, AI-powered reporting features, and expanded integration for Avalonia, Blazor, and cloud environments like Azure and AWS.
⚡️ Things to Know When Moving to Azure and Choosing a Firewall
The text talks about moving to Azure and says it is important to think well before picking a firewall. It points out that making the right choice matters when planning the move.
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The text talks about moving to Azure and says it is important to think well before picking a firewall. It points out that making the right choice matters when planning the move.
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Migrating to Azure? Decide carefully when choosing your firewall
So, you’ve decided to move to the cloud and you have migrated your workloads over to Azure but what decision did you make about the firewall? You’ve probably got a long standing preferr…
⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Advisor Facts
Azure Cosmos DB is a multi-model database from Microsoft that gives high availability, scale, and low lag for important work. Azure Advisor is a cloud tool that gives ideas to improve how you use Azure Cosmos DB.
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Azure Cosmos DB is a multi-model database from Microsoft that gives high availability, scale, and low lag for important work. Azure Advisor is a cloud tool that gives ideas to improve how you use Azure Cosmos DB.
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Boost your Azure Cosmos DB Efficiency with Azure Advisor Insights
Maximize Azure Cosmos DB with Azure Advisor. Discover personalized recommendations for performance and security improvements.
⚡️ F# Weekly #42, 2025 Highlights .NET 10 RC2 and Victor
F# Weekly issue 42 for 2025 covers topics about .NET 10 Release Candidate 2 and mentions Victor. It gives updates and news related to F# and the latest changes in .NET.
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F# Weekly issue 42 for 2025 covers topics about .NET 10 Release Candidate 2 and mentions Victor. It gives updates and news related to F# and the latest changes in .NET.
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Sergey Tihon's Blog
F# Weekly #42, 2025 – Hi, Victor & .NET 10 RC2
Welcome to F# Weekly, A roundup of F# content from this past week: News Announcing .NET 10 Release Candidate 2 – .NET Blog Announcing the .NET Security Group – .NET Blog .NET and .NET F…
⚡️ Epistemology of Software Conference Keynote
In 2023, a conference keynote called Epistemology of software was given, with the recording available on YouTube. The keynote explored how people can know if software works, using ideas from general epistemology and the philosophy of science, and was aimed at both technical and non-technical listeners.
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In 2023, a conference keynote called Epistemology of software was given, with the recording available on YouTube. The keynote explored how people can know if software works, using ideas from general epistemology and the philosophy of science, and was aimed at both technical and non-technical listeners.
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Epistemology of software
How do you know that your code works?
⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB Python SDK Version 4.14.0 Released
The stable version 4.14.0 of the Azure Cosmos DB Python SDK is now released. This update includes new features that were made with input from OpenAI, which uses Cosmos DB to store ChatGPT chat data.
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The stable version 4.14.0 of the Azure Cosmos DB Python SDK is now released. This update includes new features that were made with input from OpenAI, which uses Cosmos DB to store ChatGPT chat data.
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Microsoft News
Announcing latest Azure Cosmos DB Python SDK: Powering the Future of AI with OpenAI
Discover the capabilities of Cosmos DB Python SDK. Version 4.14.0 is now available with enhanced performance and features.
⚡️ Thread-Safe Initialization in .NET with LazyInitializer
In .NET, LazyInitializer.EnsureInitialized is a way to make sure a class is set up only once, even if many threads try at the same time. This method works with reference types and checks if something is null to know if it should run the setup.
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In .NET, LazyInitializer.EnsureInitialized is a way to make sure a class is set up only once, even if many threads try at the same time. This method works with reference types and checks if something is null to know if it should run the setup.
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Thread-Safe Initialization with LazyInitializer
Learn how to use LazyInitializer.EnsureInitialized for thread-safe initialization in .NET as an alternative to Lazy<T> class.
⚡️ Rider 2025.3 spots ASP.NET and DB bottlenecks in real time
Rider 2025.3 gives its Monitoring tool serious observability chops — it now detects database and ASP.NET performance issues on the fly. Devs can watch slow queries, request inefficiencies, and resource usage unfold live, right next to CPU, memory, and GC metrics. A cleaner, smarter way to debug performance pain before it hits production.
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Rider 2025.3 gives its Monitoring tool serious observability chops — it now detects database and ASP.NET performance issues on the fly. Devs can watch slow queries, request inefficiencies, and resource usage unfold live, right next to CPU, memory, and GC metrics. A cleaner, smarter way to debug performance pain before it hits production.
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Coming to Rider 2025.3: ASP.NET and Database Issue Detection In The Monitoring Tool Window | The .NET Tools Blog
In Rider 2025.3, the Monitoring tool window has become even more powerful with the addition of database and ASP.NET issue detection. These new capabilities let you track slow queries, inefficient requ
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⚡️ Azure SQL powers real-world AI-ready migrations
Enterprises are ditching legacy databases for Azure SQL Managed Instance, gaining elastic scale, built-in security, and a foundation ready for AI workloads. Microsoft highlights three case studies that show migrations turning into platforms for innovation—not just cost savings.
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Enterprises are ditching legacy databases for Azure SQL Managed Instance, gaining elastic scale, built-in security, and a foundation ready for AI workloads. Microsoft highlights three case studies that show migrations turning into platforms for innovation—not just cost savings.
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Innovation spotlight: How 3 customers are driving change with migration to Azure SQL - Microsoft SQL Server Blog
Learn how Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Instance helps organizations move from legacy constraints to a scalable and secure AI-ready foundation.
⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB revamps Cost Management UI
In the Azure portal, the old “Cost Management” tab for Cosmos DB is now “Account Throughput” — and it’s been moved under Settings. A subtle but welcome tweak that makes account‑level throughput easier to find and manage.
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In the Azure portal, the old “Cost Management” tab for Cosmos DB is now “Account Throughput” — and it’s been moved under Settings. A subtle but welcome tweak that makes account‑level throughput easier to find and manage.
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Microsoft News
“Cost Management” Is Now “Account Throughput” and It’s Moving
The “Cost Management” section has been renamed to “Account Throughput” and can now be found under the Settings section of your Azure Cosmos DB account in the Azure portal.
⚡️ Visual Studio 2026 simplifies extension compatibility
Extension devs, rejoice: Visual Studio 2026 introduces a new compatibility model that lets existing extensions run without rework. If it runs on VS 2022, it’ll run on VS 2026 — no rebuilds, no tweaks. A quiet but huge win for ecosystem stability and smoother upgrades.
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Extension devs, rejoice: Visual Studio 2026 introduces a new compatibility model that lets existing extensions run without rework. If it runs on VS 2022, it’ll run on VS 2026 — no rebuilds, no tweaks. A quiet but huge win for ecosystem stability and smoother upgrades.
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Modernizing Visual Studio Extension Compatibility: Effortless Migration for Extension Developers and Users
We have great news for extension users and developers: Visual Studio 2026 is introducing an extension compatibility model designed specifically to make your life easier. Our top priority is to ensure that your extensions continue to work seamlessly across…
⚡️ The Signals Loop raises the bar for AI apps
Real-time feedback meets continuous learning — The Signals Loop brings autonomous workflows that refine AI apps and agents on the fly. It’s a new model for building systems that actually learn from every interaction and get sharper with each feedback cycle.
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Real-time feedback meets continuous learning — The Signals Loop brings autonomous workflows that refine AI apps and agents on the fly. It’s a new model for building systems that actually learn from every interaction and get sharper with each feedback cycle.
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The Signals Loop: Fine-tuning for world-class AI apps and agents | Microsoft Azure Blog
Find out how signals loops can drive rapid product improvement, increased relevance, and long-term user engagement for your products.
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