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Building AI Agents with Ease: Function Calling in VS Code AI Toolkitshreyanfern details how to build actionable AI agents using function calling in the VS Code AI Toolkit, including real examples and code for Azure integration.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-15
Using Entra ID Authentication with Arc-Enabled SQL Server in a .NET Windows Forms Applicationjpigott details how developers can use Microsoft Entra ID authentication with Arc-enabled SQL Server in a .NET Windows Forms application, focusing on token management, secure connections, and MSAL integration.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-15
Building a Dual-Transport MCP Server with .NET: STDIO and HTTP Supportjustinyoo explains how to implement a .NET MCP server with runtime-selectable STDIO and HTTP transports, reducing management overhead and supporting integration with Copilot Studio and other platforms.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-15
Gpresult-Like Tool for Intune Policy TroubleshootingJonas Ohmsen presents a PowerShell module called IntuneDebug aimed at simplifying Microsoft Intune policy troubleshooting for Windows devices, with step-by-step usage details and reporting techniques.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-15
Sending Logs from Micronaut Native Image Applications to Azure MonitorLogico_jp details how to configure a Micronaut native image Java application to send logs and traces to Azure Monitor Application Insights, including setup steps, required libraries, and code examples.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-15
Announcing Public Preview of the Terraform MSGraph Provider and Microsoft Terraform VSCode Extensionstevenjma introduces the public preview of the Terraform MSGraph provider and the official Microsoft Terraform VSCode extension, empowering practitioners to automate Microsoft cloud resource management and streamline Infrastructure-as-Code workflows.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-14
Building an AI Receptionist: Hands-On Demo with Azure Communication Services and OpenAIIn this post, seankeegan demonstrates how to build an AI-driven SMS receptionist with Azure Communication Services and Azure OpenAI, sharing step-by-step guidance for developers seeking to automate scheduling via conversational...
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-13
Analyzing Images with Python in Excel: Now Natively SupportedNdeyanta Jallow introduces a powerful new feature in Microsoft Excel allowing users to analyze images programmatically using Python, demonstrating how developers can leverage common libraries for image analysis workflows.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-13
Deploying Lightweight AI Apps on Azure App Service Using GPT-OSS-20B and FlaskTulikaC outlines how to combine GPT-OSS-20B and a Flask web app as containers within Azure App Service, giving developers a robust pattern for running open-weight language models with cloud scalability...
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-13
Finding Large Directories and Recovering Lost Disk Space with PowerShellLainRobertson shares a PowerShell module and examples for analyzing large directories and recovering lost disk space, offering practical insights for Windows administrators and developers.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-13
How Microsoft Semantic Kernel Transforms Proven Workflows into Intelligent AgentsAbdulhamid_Onawole demonstrates how developers can leverage Microsoft Semantic Kernel to intelligently orchestrate existing business logic, preserving workflow reliability while adding natural language control.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-13
End-to-End Azure App Testing with Playwright Workspaces: Local and Cloud Workflowsvarghesejoji demonstrates how to use Azure App Testing and Playwright Workspaces for browser-based functional and performance testing, guiding users from local development to cloud-scale parallel test execution with shared reporting....
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-13
General Availability: Enhanced Data Mapper Experience in Logic Apps (Standard)shahparth shares the general availability details of the enhanced Data Mapper UX in Azure Logic Apps (Standard), focusing on new and upcoming features for integration developers.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-13
Building a Teams App with Azure Databricks Genie and Azure AI Agent ServiceGISV-PSA-MSFT walks through integrating Azure Databricks Genie APIs with Azure AI Foundry to build a secure Teams app in Python, offering actionable examples for developers and data engineers.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-12
Build the Future of AI-Driven Apps with SharePoint Embeddedwbaer demonstrates how developers can leverage SharePoint Embedded to build AI-powered, document-centric applications using Microsoft’s headless content platform. This resource guides practitioners through upcoming events, live demos, and real-world implementation...
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-12
Private Pod Subnets in AKS Without Overlay NetworkingIn this community article, samcogan breaks down how to manage private pod subnets in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) without overlay networking, addressing NAT challenges and actionable deployment steps.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-12
Fix Broken Migrations with AI Debugging in VS Code Using GitHub CopilotMuhammadSamiullah shows how to resolve broken database migrations using GitHub Copilot and GibsonAI CLI in Visual Studio Code. Learn how AI-powered suggestions speed up debugging and deployment.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-12
Modernizing Legacy Java Applications with GitHub Copilot App Modernization UpgradeJorge Balderas presents a practical guide to upgrading legacy Java applications using the GitHub Copilot App Modernization – Upgrade for Java extension, highlighting AI-driven automation and hands-on steps for developers....
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-12
Creating an AI Policy Analysis Copilot: Exposing GraphRAG Insights with Azure, MCP, and Copilot StudioTim Meyers, with contributions from Todd Uhl, demonstrates how to expose actionable policy insights derived from 10,000+ public comments using a standards-based MCP server, Azure cloud services, and integration into...
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-11
Weekly Microsoft Learning Rooms Community Roundup (8/7)JulieSirrine shares a curated summary of activities from Microsoft Learning Rooms, spotlighting hands-on community events and technical discussions covering Azure, AI, Fabric, Power BI, cloud security, and coding topics for...
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-08
Securing Your Pro-Code Custom Engine Agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot: Endpoint Protection Guidedaisami presents a practical guide on securing pro-code custom engine agent endpoints for Microsoft 365 Copilot, detailing application-level controls, code samples, and Azure integration strategies.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-08
Async/Await - Beyond the Basics in .NETDelicious_Jaguar_341 shares a thoughtful discussion about advanced async/await usage in .NET, examining performance problems caused by the sync-over-async pattern and providing actionable tips for developers.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-08
Understanding GitHub Copilot's Code Modification Behavior in Visual StudioBusyCode shares insights into using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio, noting its challenges with modifying code and offering strategies for better results with AI code assistance.
Reddit Visual Studio
2025-08-08
Reflections on .NET Project Structure and Complexity for Beginnersjeddthedoge initiates a thoughtful discussion on the complexities of starting a .NET project, with community members providing nuanced perspectives on why .NET emphasizes structure through DTOs, layers, and frameworks like...
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-08
Why ASP.NET Core JIT Outperforms AOT: Understanding Performance DifferencesVectorial1024 provides a well-rounded technical discussion on the performance differences between JIT and AOT compilation for ASP.NET Core, supported by benchmark data and insights into .NET’s compilation strategies.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-08
Community Experiences with GPT-5 in GitHub Copilot and Coding Workflowsgullu_7278 starts a community conversation sharing personal results and frustrations with GPT-5 inside GitHub Copilot and VS Code, inviting others to reflect on speed, cost, and code quality in practical...
Reddit Github Copilot
2025-08-08
Developer Discussion: Most Impactful Low-Effort C# Helper Methodszigs leads a community discussion exploring the most effective helper methods and C# extension patterns, sharing useful code snippets that simplify .NET development workflows.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-08
Intermittent Image Load Errors with Azure Maps Control in AngularJeroenBooij highlights an intermittent error encountered when initializing Azure Maps Control in an Angular application. This discussion offers firsthand insights into troubleshooting and handling SDK image loading issues.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-08
Comparing Copilot AI Models for C# Bug Fixing: GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and OthersSea-Key3106 discusses a direct comparison between GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude Sonnet 4, O3, and O3 High models within GitHub Copilot for a challenging C# bug, highlighting each model’s effectiveness....
Reddit Github Copilot
2025-08-08
ZaString: A Zero-Allocation Span-Based String Builder for .NETtypicalyume presents ZaString, a Span-powered zero-allocation string helper for .NET, and invites detailed feedback from the developer community on its API, safety, and performance.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-08
Best Practices and Resources for Azure Application Insights Logging with .NETBiteDowntown3294 shares actionable tips for effective Azure Application Insights logging in .NET, discussing practical configurations, resource links, and the benefits of OpenTelemetry and data sampling.
Reddit Azure
2025-08-08
Best Practices for Structuring C# Scripts in SCADA FrameworksDouglasRoldan initiates a thoughtful conversation on best practices for writing maintainable and reusable C# scripts within SCADA frameworks, gathering community insights about code structuring and optimization.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-08
WPF XAML Design Preview Issues with Dependency Injection in MVVMnile-code raises a practical WPF/MVVM issue: design previews break when injecting the DataContext from code-behind due to dependency-injected ViewModel constructors. Community members discuss solutions and reference Microsoft documentation and StackOverflow...
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-08
Securing Azure Bot Service Endpoints for Teams Channel Integrationdaisami guides developers through securing Azure Bot Service endpoints for Microsoft Teams, focusing on application-level protections, token validation, and tenant restrictions to safeguard accessible endpoints in ASP.NET Core bots.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-08
What Senior Engineers Earning 150k+ Work On: Tech and Business RealitiesLegitimate-School-59 shares a behind-the-scenes look at the technical and business realities for senior engineers earning over 150k, focusing on Azure migrations, large-scale codebase management, security enhancements, and more.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-08
Is `goto` Ever Cleaner than `while` in C# Loops?Foreign-Radish1641 and other community members analyze whether using goto in loops can be clearer than traditional while constructs in C#, sharing practical scenarios, examples, and advice.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-07
Tokenization Task Alternatives for Cross-Platform Azure App Service DeploymentsYaMoef opens a discussion about the limitations of the Solidify tokenization task in Azure DevOps, focusing on multi-platform support and secure handling of secrets. Community responses offer practical deployment strategies....
Reddit Azure DevOps
2025-08-07
Overlaying Strings in C# Console Applications Without Clearing Characters06Hexagram initiates a discussion about overlaying strings in C# console apps without overwriting non-space characters, with community members contributing practical solutions.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-07
VS Code 1.103 Released: GPT-5, Tool Limit Increase, Checkpoints, Git Worktreesconnor4312 hosts a discussion about the new features in VS Code 1.103, including GPT-5, increased tool limits, and the Copilot rollout, with input from the developer community.
Reddit Github Copilot
2025-08-07
Seeking Legitimate Ad Integration Options for WinUI 3 Desktop Appslordaimer raises a detailed technical question about integrating advertisements into a native WinUI 3 desktop app using C#, highlighting the lack of ad network support beyond UWP and seeking compliant...
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-07
Azure App Testing: Unified AI-Driven Load and E2E Testing in the CloudJohn_Stallo details Azure App Testing, a unified Azure Portal service enabling AI-powered load and end-to-end test automation. Learn how developers can use Playwright, JMeter, Locust, GitHub Copilot, and Azure-native scaling...
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-07
AMA: GPT-5 Launch and GitHub Copilot – Community Questions AnsweredBurke Holland and a team of Microsoft engineers host an AMA to discuss the release of GPT-5 in GitHub Copilot, its implication for coding agents and VS Code users, and...
Reddit Github Copilot
2025-08-07
High RAM Usage Troubleshooting in ASP.NET Core MVC 8 Applicationscartus initiates a discussion about high memory usage in an ASP.NET Core MVC 8 application, seeking recommendations and insights from the developer community.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-07
Create Your Own Bicep Local Extension Using .NETSydney Smith provides a comprehensive walkthrough for creating Bicep Local Extensions with .NET, enabling local infrastructure as code workflows without Azure connectivity.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-07
Transitioning from .NET Framework 4.8 to Modern .NET (Core/9): Advice & ResourcesRemoveFun747 shares insights and community-driven advice for developers transitioning from legacy .NET Framework 4.8 to modern .NET 9, including learning resources and practical architectural considerations.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-07
Common VSCode Papercuts for .NET DevelopersSure-Natural-9086 leads a community discussion on the usability gaps (‘paper cuts’) faced by .NET developers using VSCode, with practical suggestions and peer insights.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-07
Managing AI Features in Visual Studio for High School Computer Science Educationmisterebs and fellow educators discuss best practices for managing AI-enabled features like GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio while teaching foundational programming skills to students, offering strategies, alternative tools, and reflections...
Reddit Visual Studio
2025-08-07
The Ultimate AI Agent Directory: 100+ Tools Beyond ChatGPT AgentNickNaskida presents a curated directory of over 100 AI agent tools, including Microsoft Copilot Studio, Semantic Kernel, GitHub Copilot, and more, helping professionals discover the latest options for automation and...
Reddit AI Agents
2025-08-07
Troubleshooting Azure DevOps Pipeline for .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid AppBackground_March7229 seeks help configuring an Azure DevOps pipeline for a .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid app, describing errors encountered with runtime packages and pipeline tasks.
Reddit Azure DevOps
2025-08-07
Rx.NET Packaging Plan 2025: Progress, Testing, and Community Feedbackhm_vr and other community members discuss Ian Griffiths’ update on Rx.NET’s packaging improvements, automated testing, and future plans for v7, including the challenges of BCL integration.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-07
Automating Legacy WinForms Apps in RDP: UI Automation vs. Computer Vision (C# Solutions)Grifone87 and the r/csharp community discuss complexities of automating a WinForms insurance system inside an RDP session with C#, weighing UI automation versus computer vision approaches with useful insights and...
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-07
How to Quickly Catch and Clean Bad Data for AI Agents with VS Code Data WranglerAngelosPetropoulos offers practical advice on catching and fixing bad data before it disrupts your AI agent, highlighting the use of VS Code Data Wrangler for rapid, code-free dataset inspection and...
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-07
Community Insights: Upskilling Strategies for C# DevelopersOk_Finish_1661 and fellow community members discuss diverse strategies for improving C# and .NET skills, recommending books, side projects, teaching, and advanced topic exploration.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-07
Visual Studio C++ Code Cleanup: Solution-Wide Inconsistencieskohuept describes persistent problems with running Code Cleanup for C++ solutions in Visual Studio, questioning the inconsistent behavior and Microsoft’s support response.
Reddit Visual Studio
2025-08-07
Open Source Avalonia/.NET Project 'Aniki': Feedback and Lessons LearnedLoiuy123_ shares insights and receives technical feedback on their first significant open source project, Aniki, a MyAnimeList client built with Avalonia and .NET.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-06
Discussion: New CLI Tool for .NET SDK Management and Updateschusk3 shares an invitation from the .NET SDK team, led by PM Chet, for developers to discuss a new CLI tool proposal aimed at streamlining .NET SDK and Runtime installations...
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-06
TUnit Test Orchestration: Advanced Setup and Parallel Dependency Injectionthomhurst presents a major enhancement to the TUnit testing framework, enabling .NET developers to orchestrate complex integrations—like Docker-based SQL Server, Redis, and RabbitMQ—using powerful nested property injection and parallel initialisation....
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-06
EF Core Database Table Naming Best Practicesjemofcourse shares community insights and best practices on naming tables with Entity Framework Core, exploring default behaviors, Fluent API, and naming conventions for database clarity.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-06
Challenges with Azure Resource Naming Convention Maintenance in Bicep and Infrastructure as Coded2peak and the community discuss the challenges of maintaining Azure resource naming conventions in Bicep and azd workflows, weighing Microsoft’s outdated tools against custom solutions and automation.
Reddit Azure
2025-08-06
Discussion: Nominal Union Types Demoed at VS Live, RedmondThinksAboutTooMuch shares insights from a VS Live Redmond session where Mads Torgerson demoed nominal union types for C#, exploring upcoming language features and community reactions.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-06
Recommended Code Formatting and Linting Solutions for .NET 4.7.1 in VS2022Efficient_Edge5500 and other Reddit users exchange candid advice about achieving reliable and enforceable formatting/linting for .NET 4.7.1 projects in Visual Studio 2022, sharing practical tool recommendations and configuration insights.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-06
Deploying LangChain Applications with Azure OpenAI on Azure App ServiceTulikaC guides readers through deploying a LangChain-powered conversational AI app on Azure App Service, highlighting secure authentication, streaming GPT-4o responses, and rapid deployment techniques.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-06
Detecting Physical vs Logical Processors in Cross-Platform .NET ApplicationsEisenmonoxid1 opens a discussion on how to programmatically distinguish between physical and logical processor cores in cross-platform .NET apps, sharing technical constraints and potential approaches.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-06
LINQ Query to Select Questions with Selected Options in Nested Questionnaire StructureGreatlyUnknown seeks advice on writing a LINQ query to retrieve questions with selected options from a nested questionnaire structure, sparking a discussion about effective usage of SelectMany in C#.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-05
Trail Bike: A New Cycling App Prototype Using .NET MAUIRywent introduces a prototype cycling app built with C# and MAUI, inviting feedback from the development community as he explores MAUI for cross-platform application design.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-05
How I Replaced 10 Logic App Conditions with 1 C# Scriptmaverick-1009 explains a practical approach to consolidating Logic App conditions using C# Inline Code to streamline Azure workflows.
Reddit Azure
2025-08-05
Approaches for XML Transformation in .NET 8+ EnvironmentsAuthored by technically_a_user, this article delves into practical methods for transforming XML in .NET 8+ systems, comparing XSLT and code-based approaches.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-05
Seeking Insights: Working with Large Modular Monoliths in C# Over TimeBackground-Brick-157 seeks community insight on handling large modular monolith solutions in C#, focusing on scalability, module organization, and team impact as these systems grow.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-05
Terraform Module for Azure Service Principal with Flexible AuthenticationIn this community post, Unlikely-Ad4624 shares a Terraform module for provisioning Azure service principals with versatile authentication options and secure secret storage.
Reddit Azure
2025-08-05
How to Ensure Cleanup Code Runs with IAsyncDisposable in C#In this community post, detroitmatt explores how to make cleanup code reliably run in C# with IAsyncDisposable, highlighting pitfalls with disposable patterns.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-04
Loading configurations for integration testsAuthored by LazyChief_117, this post highlights an integration testing issue in .NET 8 Web APIs, where configuration files intermittently fail to load after certain server updates.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-04
Troubleshooting IIS Deployment for Angular 11 and .NET Framework 4.7 ApplicationsDefiant_Priority_801 outlines challenges encountered while deploying an Angular 11 and .NET Framework 4.7 application stack to IIS, particularly struggling with 404 errors after following standard deployment procedures.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-04
Why do I need to specify the .Net version in global.jsonIn this post, LondonPilot discusses issues with EF Core migrations caused by .NET SDK version mismatches, seeking clarification on the roles of global.json and .csproj target frameworks.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-04
Termix v1.2.0: .NET Terminal File Manager Adds Cut, Copy, Move, and Stable Fuzzy SearchIn this post, amrohann presents Termix v1.2.0, a .NET-powered terminal file manager, highlighting major new features and installation tips.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-04
Split Command/Query Classes vs Monolithic Repository in C# ProjectsIn this community post, Square_Potato6312 discusses their recent experiences with CQRS and monolithic repository patterns in C# backend development, exploring team perspectives and best practices.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-04
Seeking Advice: Testing Individual C# Classes Without Running the Entire ProgramRutabagaJumpy3956 shares their challenges with testing C# code segments without executing the entire program and seeks advice from the community about better approaches.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-04
(Blog) Testing protected endpoints using fake JWTsIn this post, Kralizek82 explores methods to test protected endpoints in C# applications using fake JWT tokens, providing practical guidance for .NET developers.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-04
C# 14 Extension Members: Also Known as Extension Everything - NDepend BlogPatrickSmacchia delves into the upcoming C# 14 feature of Extension Members, offering insights on how it expands the language’s extensibility.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-04
Improving Performance of a C# Console App Processing Azure Service Bus Deadletter QueuesTTwelveUnits asks for guidance on making a C# console app method more performant for processing Azure Service Bus deadletter messages, especially for large queues, as part of a nightly Azure...
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-04
Challenges and Frustrations with Modern ASP.NET for Web DevelopmentKingside2 critically examines the current state of ASP.NET and related technologies, highlighting pain points with Webforms, Razor, Blazor, and developer tooling.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-04
Navigation Property Best Practices in C#In this community post, drld21 seeks input on best practices for navigation properties in C#. The article invites a discussion on the effective use of navigation properties in .NET applications,...
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-04
Learning Real-World Complexity as a Jr. .NET Backend DeveloperAuthor Adjer_Nimossia recounts the sobering realization that comes with tackling complex backend endpoints in .NET. They seek advice from the community on navigating the leap from basic CRUD to more...
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-04
Facet v2: C# Source Generator for Lightweight Projections and MappingsAuthored by Voiden0, this article introduces Facet v2, a C# source generator for creating projections and mappings efficiently, highlighting recent improvements driven by community feedback.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-04
Is async file I/O on Linux a lie?In this Reddit post, FergoTheGreat examines the behavior of asynchronous file I/O in .NET on Linux, noting possible discrepancies between .NET’s async indicators and actual Linux kernel flags.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-04
Egui.NET: unofficial C# bindings for the easy-to-use Rust UI libraryIn this article, The-Douglas shares the story behind Egui.NET—a C# wrapper for the egui Rust UI library—highlighting its technical foundations, design motivations, and sample usage for game engine UIs.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-04
Introducing .NET Aspire Event Hub Live ExplorerAuthored by LupusOnFire, this article introduces the .NET Aspire Event Hub Live Explorer—an open-source Blazor tool for local development with Azure Event Hubs.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-03
Open-sourced the ASP.NET + React Stack for Internal Business App Developmentblabmight shares the release of Xams, an open-source ASP.NET Core and React framework designed for streamlined business app development.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-03
C# Tool to Run Any App as a Windows Service: Managed Alternative to NSSMAdUnhappy5308 shares details about a new C# tool that runs any app as a Windows service, highlighting its capabilities and differences from NSSM.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-03
Build Smarter LLMs with Local MCP Servers in .NETIn this community tutorial, HassanRezkHabib explains how to build a local MCP server in .NET to connect with local LLMs. The video provides practical guidance for developers aiming for more...
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-03
Model Validation Best Practices in .NET Using FluentValidationIn this community post, ErfanBaghdadi seeks advice on best practices for implementing model validation in .NET with FluentValidation, focusing on maintainability and clean code.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-03
C# Inheritance Puzzlecalorap99 shares a challenging C# inheritance puzzle, inviting readers to predict the console output of a code snippet involving constructors and method overriding.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-02
[Looking for Feedback]: I Made this StateMachine Lib!UnityDever shares a custom state machine library for C#, seeking feedback on its architecture and design. The article welcomes constructive suggestions from the development community.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-02
NetLoom - my new WPF C# network analyzer projectRywent presents NetLoom, a new WPF C# project focused on network monitoring and analysis, sharing its initial goals and features.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-02
SpotifyLikeButton: Global Hotkey Utility to Like/Unlike Songs on SpotifyBuildBazaar introduces SpotifyLikeButton, a C# tool that lets users like or unlike Spotify songs with global hotkeys. Explore how it works, its technical details, and alternative Linux scripts.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-02
Sanity Check On .NET Framework / Mono / MacOSAuthor tparikka discusses the challenges of building and testing .NET Framework 4.8 services on MacOS using Mono, highlighting assembly compatibility issues.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-02
WinUI OSS Update: Phased Rollout Toward Open CollaborationNguyenkien shares news about the WinUI project’s phased transition toward open source collaboration, outlining Microsoft’s efforts to involve the community.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-02
Full Stack: Is It Better to Use Visual Studio or VSCode for Back-End and Front-End Development?In this post, RankedMan raises key questions for full-stack developers about IDE choices (Visual Studio vs. VSCode) for backend and frontend work, as well as preferences for organizing code repositories....
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-02
Seeking Recommendations for WPF UI Libraries for a Windows Game LauncherAuthor kkassius_ seeks community advice on selecting a WPF UI library to use in their Windows game launcher project, sharing initial goals, challenges, and future customization plans.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-02
What does professional code look like?RipeTide18 discusses challenges faced in backend development and asks how to write professional code, referencing dependency injection and industry methodologies.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-02
How to Show a Spinner on Form Submit Without Disrupting MVC BehaviorFragrant_Ride_29 discusses the challenges of displaying a spinner inside a submit button in ASP.NET MVC forms without causing double server requests or breaking the framework’s default submission behavior.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-02
.NET 8.0 MAUI: How to Set Minimum Window Size for Your ApplicationVor__texx shares their struggle to set a minimum window size in a .NET 8.0 MAUI application, detailing the approaches tried and asking the community for help.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-02
Structuring CI/CD Pipelines Across Code and Helm Chart Repositories in Azure DevOpsmachosalade and others discuss best practices for wiring up CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ACR, AKS, and Helm, including sample pipeline YAML and repo structure recommendations.
Reddit Azure DevOps
2025-08-02
Is C# Dying? A Perspective on Job Markets and Ecosystem TrendsOnionDeluxe shares insights on the perceived decline of C#’s relevance in today’s job market, exploring the shift in language and tool preferences in engineering roles.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-02
.NET Aspire – Start Resource on Service Bus MessageLeonardSpencer discusses how to trigger a resource in a .NET Aspire setup upon receiving messages from Azure Service Bus, providing insights for developers building event-driven applications.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-02
More Type Union Proposals Adopted by the C# Language Design TeamDayYam reports on new type union proposals being adopted by the C# language design team, highlighting upcoming changes for C# developers.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-01
More type union proposals adopted by the language design team!DayYam reports on recent developments in the C# language as the design team adopts more proposals for type unions. The article includes links to official meeting notes and community discussions....
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-01
Termix v0.9.0 – Add Rename, Delete, Write File Ops & Fuzzy Search (Preview)amrohann shares the release of Termix v0.9.0, highlighting new file operation features, fuzzy search, and improvements in this .NET-based terminal file navigator.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-01
Templates for MVC / Razor Pages with a Modern Frontend Build SystemIn this article, baunegaard introduces a minimal template repository for ASP.NET MVC and Razor Pages, featuring a modern Webpack-driven frontend approach.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-01
AspNetCore.SecurityKey: API Key Authentication for ASP.NET Core ApplicationsAuthored by pwelter34, this article introduces AspNetCore.SecurityKey, a robust API key authentication library for ASP.NET Core. It examines installation steps, configuration options, and advanced customization for securing .NET applications.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-01
10 Creative Use Cases for Azure Communication ServicesIn this article, Sean Keegan shares ten innovative ways to leverage Azure Communication Services, combining ACS with tools like Azure OpenAI and Event Grid to build intelligent, real-time, and secure...
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-08-01
How to integrate ASP.NET Core Identity in Clean Architecture (DDD) without breaking domain independence?Successful_Cycle_465 asks about integrating ASP.NET Core Identity into a Clean Architecture (DDD) app while keeping the domain layer independent, and requests best practices and examples.
Reddit DotNet
2025-08-01
C# 15 Wishlist: What Features Do Developers Hope For?OnionDeluxe encourages C# enthusiasts to share their most-wanted features for C# 15, following the recent arrival of extension properties.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-01
August 2025 Community Project Showcase: C# Side ProjectsAutoModerator presents this month’s r/csharp side project discussion thread, spotlighting innovative member creations—from ASP.NET Core Kanban solutions to open source productivity and utility apps.
Reddit CSharp
2025-08-01
MCP Bootcamp: APAC, LATAM, and Brazil – Learn Model Context Protocol Integration, LLMs, Azure, and CopilotAuthor cynthiazanoni invites developers to participate in the MCP Bootcamp, an international series teaching Model Context Protocol, LLM integration, Copilot, Azure deployment, and real-time features.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-07-30
Widget Creation with Xbox Game Bar SDK: UWP Workload Missing in Visual Studio 2022Separate_Detective_9 describes challenges building an Xbox Game Bar widget in C# due to the missing Universal Windows Platform (UWP) workload in Visual Studio 2022, and requests advice or alternatives.
Reddit Visual Studio
2025-07-29
Announcing GA of Bicep Templates for Microsoft Entra ID ResourcesDan_Kershaw introduces the general availability of Bicep templates for Microsoft Entra ID, highlighting improved IaC workflows and new deployment integrations.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-07-29
Azure Automation Introduces PowerShell 7.4, Python 3.10, and New Runtime EnvironmentNikita_Bajaj announces major enhancements to Azure Automation, including support for PowerShell 7.4, Python 3.10, and a new Runtime Environment. The update boosts security, script modernization, control, and operational flexibility for...
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-07-29
Copilot is Lying About Seeing My CodeKingPvzYT shares their doubts about GitHub Copilot’s privacy claims after Copilot seemed to reference their exact code. This article delves into the experience and questions raised around code context and...
Reddit Github Copilot
2025-07-29
Unlocking Hidden Acrylic/Mica Style UI in Visual Studio 2022YouKnowWhyNo guides readers through enabling a hidden Acrylic/Mica UI style in Visual Studio 2022, offering clear steps for customization.
Reddit Visual Studio
2025-07-29
What exactly does Azure cloud engineers do?Author curious_monk77, a C# .NET developer exploring Azure, asks for advice on transitioning to a cloud engineer role and seeks insights into daily activities and skills relevant for Azure platform...
Reddit Azure
2025-07-28
Anyone using JSON Prompting with LLMs?In this community article, Abhishekmiz shares their experience using JSON prompting with LLMs like GitHub Copilot, focusing on structured instructions for code generation.
Reddit Github Copilot
2025-07-28
Weird Unhandled Exception Errors in Visual Studio After Windows 11 UpdateQuiet_Equivalent_569 details an issue with unhandled exceptions in Visual Studio after a Windows 11 update, looking for troubleshooting advice.
Reddit Visual Studio
2025-07-28
Migrating Classic Azure DevOps Pipelines to YAML for Multi-Repo AppsDrippinInSuccess discusses with the community about migrating classic Azure DevOps build and release pipelines to YAML pipelines for an Angular and .NET 8 application. Multiple approaches, tips, and strategies are...
Reddit Azure DevOps
2025-07-27
Dynamic Azure DevOps MCP Server for Seamless Context Switching in Claude CodeOkAdministration2514 details how they built a dynamic MCP server that empowers Claude Code users to seamlessly switch Azure DevOps contexts by project directory, offering robust DevOps automation for multi-client work....
Reddit Azure DevOps
2025-07-25
Visual Studio might be getting its biggest upgrade in years, and it'll include AIAuthor thetechminer shares insights into a potential major upgrade for Visual Studio, focusing on AI-driven improvements.
Reddit Visual Studio
2025-07-24
Developing a Web Browser and Console Log Extension for Visual Studioggobrien explores the idea of creating a Visual Studio extension that embeds a web browser and separate console log panel, enhancing the workflow for web developers.
Reddit Visual Studio
2025-07-21
VS Code Extension: Preview Mermaid Diagrams in Markdown for Azure DevOpsmavsankar presents a new VS Code extension to preview Mermaid diagrams in Markdown files for Azure DevOps documentation. Discover how this tool streamlines documentation and diagram workflows.
Reddit Azure DevOps
2025-07-19
Visual Studio Has Most Git Features I Need—Except Worktree, So I Built an Extension for ItCreative-Paper1007 discusses building a Visual Studio extension to add native-like git worktree support, making it easier for developers to manage multiple branches without leaving their IDE.
Reddit Visual Studio
2025-07-16
Decoupling Views and ViewModels in CommunityToolkit.MvvmCSharpDev delves into practical approaches for decoupling WPF views from view models using CommunityToolkit.Mvvm, weighing classic ViewModelLocator and modern DI solutions.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-07-12
You're probably using Copilot the wrong wayIn this article, Thershort draws on years of coding experience to offer actionable insights into operating efficiently with AI coding tools, like GitHub Copilot and Sonnet 4. Emphasizing the irreplaceable...
Reddit Github Copilot
2025-07-10
Hot take - Copilot is amazing! You're probably just lazy.In this article, shifty303, an experienced enterprise developer, discusses their hands-on use of GitHub Copilot and Claude 4, highlighting how expertise and thoughtful planning are essential when leveraging AI tools...
Reddit Github Copilot
2025-07-09
Upgrading NuGet Packages vs. .NET Runtime: Addressing SCA Vulnerabilities in Microsoft.AspNetCore.*MahaauD asks whether upgrading the .NET Runtime alone resolves SCA-detected vulnerabilities for Microsoft.AspNetCore.* NuGet packages, or if manual package updates are also necessary.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-07-09
Building a multi-agent system with Semantic KernelIn this article, Geekodon presents a practical demo of an agentic AI system built using Semantic Kernel, highlighting key components and workflow strategies.
Reddit DotNet
2025-07-07
Iterate Controls in ASP.NET ListView and Conditionally Remove Panels from PlaceholderIn this community post, canalso describes an issue with removing a Panel from a Placeholder within an ASP.NET ListView using C#, seeking advice on how to perform this task based...
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-05-13
Implementation SMTP using MailKit in ASP .NET Core MVCsoumyadipmajumder03 inquires about implementing automated email triggers using MailKit in an ASP.NET Core MVC application. The main focus is integrating the email-sending feature upon form submission.
Microsoft Tech Community
2025-04-25