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.NET Framework 3.5 Moves to Standalone Deployment in new versions of Windows
Learn what that means for you: is.gd/MCbg45
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February 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Walk through how to upgrade a legacy .NET application to a modern version of .NET using GitHub Copilot App Modernization for .NET.

In this Matt Soucoup video, we get a full end-to-end demo. πŸŽ₯ www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvJw...
Spot art. Photo of presenter(s) text reads: Upgrade to modern .net with github copilot. Assess, plan, execute with matt soucoup.
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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In this #dotNETConf session replay, we walk through the most difficult parts of migrating from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI.

Here's how to make your own Xamarin.Forms to #dotNETMAUI migration smoother and more predictable. πŸŽ₯ buff.ly/9pwbC3w
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February 12, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Episode 500 of the Merge Conflict Podcast is basically a masterclass in β€œAI as glue.”
Frank shows how MCP tools can turn app reviews into prioritized GitHub issues and reshape your whole dev flow. Listen in to the full breakdown: www.mergeconflict.fm/500
February 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Microsoft.Extensions.DataIngestion is new addition into Microsoft.Extensions collection and this one touches databases and AI.

Happening TODAY at 10AM PT, Adam Sitnik shares what's what and gives us a behind the scenes look at it. buff.ly/rICHsw7
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February 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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In today's #dotNETConf session replay, Mark Miller (Chief Architect at DevExpress and creator of CodeRush & AiGen) shares lessons from building real-world AI agents in C# and gives you practical strategies to make AI agents more helpful, natural, and delightful. πŸŽ₯ buff.ly/SwUq6pS
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February 12, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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Drop in on this month's .NET MAUI Community Toolkit Monthly Standup.
February 2026 ➑️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiSX...
#dotNETMAUI
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February 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Happening today at 10AM PT...
.NET AI Community Standup: Foundry Local for .NET Devs

Explore how to run AI models directly on your machine. We talk architecture, local-first AI scenarios, and how it fits into modern .NET and AI workflows.

Join us LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8FC...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Build AI agents that think, plan, and act using GitHub Copilot SDK + Microsoft Agent Framework. A tidy guide for devs who love automation.
Blog ➑️ buff.ly/gST03G0
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February 11, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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SSO without the chaos. OpenIddict without the headaches. A tidy walkthrough for identity‑minded devs. Watch the #dotNETConf session replay ➑️ buff.ly/5SJvxIk
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February 10, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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πŸ“… Agents League (Feb 16–27)
Week 1 β†’ Live battles
Week 2 β†’ AMAs + Show & Tell
Submissions open the entire time.
Build your project, make a demo, and submit via GitHub.
All skill levels welcome!
πŸ‘‰ aka.ms/AgentsLeague...
#AgentsLeague #GitHubCopilot #MicrosoftFoundry #M365AgentsToolKit
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February 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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HAPPENING TODAY at 10AM PT...
Join us for a walkthrough of the #ASPNET Core & Blazor roadmap for .NET 11. We’ll discuss the expected improvements for this release and share progress on current work.

See you here ➑️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY_m...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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C# is out here teaching healthy coding habits like it’s a lifestyle coach. Quick wins, sharp features, zero fluff.
Catch the #dotNETConf replay: buff.ly/GJvNfWd
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February 9, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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An agent that auto‑tracks tech updates using the GitHub Copilot SDK? That’s the kind of energy we like. Quick build, big payoff.
Read the blog ➑️ buff.ly/NT2q89L
text reads: Building Agents with GitHub Copilot SDK Automated PR Blog Post Generation Architecture GitHub Action (Scheduled Cron) ⬇ GitHub Copilot CLI + Copilot SDK ⬇ Copilot Skill (PR Analyzer) ⬇ Blog Post Output (Markdown files) A Practical Guide to Automated Tech Update Tracking
February 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Your favorite coding agent can now tap into your M365 work data with the new Work IQ MCP server. Unlock your org’s knowledge and bring it straight into your code.
Watch the preview ➑️ buff.ly/uDMuzJ3
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February 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Fun stuff πŸ€–βœ¨
On the Merge Conflict Podcast, they're burning Copilot credits, dodging merge conflicts, and letting agents do the boring stuff while they sleep...autonomous loops, tiny tasks, SDK magic… it’s chaos, but like, the productive kind. 🎧️ buff.ly/rKPKX70
February 6, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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John Florio’s 1600s Italian‑English dictionary is iconic… but wow does it need a modern upgrade.
See how .NET, custom vector embeddings with #MLdotNET, Cosmos DB, and Aspire drag it into the 21st century.
Replay β†’ www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPT...
Modernizing a 17th Century Italian-English Dictionary
John Florio's Italian-English Dictionary was first published in the early 1600s, and while it's a popular resource for translators of Renaissance-period texts it's not kept up with the times! Join me…
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February 6, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Happening NOW!
.NET Conf Recap: Top announcement and features

Join Jeff Fritz and guests from 8 am to 2 pm PT as they recap the announcements from #dotNETConf 2025, new features of Aspire 13, .NET 10, C# 14, #VS2026, and more.

Set your reminder: www.youtube.com/live/IxUttNm...
February 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Tomorrow...
.NET Conf Recap: Top announcement and features

Join Jeff Fritz and guests from 8 am to 2 pm PT as they recap the announcements from #dotNETConf 2025, new features of Aspire 13, .NET 10, C# 14, #VS2026, and more.

Set your reminder: www.youtube.com/live/IxUttNm...
February 6, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Performance chaos meets its match. Anton Moldovan dives into NBomber and how it brings structure, clarity, and real‑world load testing to .NET teams.
Catch the episode: dotnetcore.show/season-8/fro...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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Take a journey into building an AI-powered sales dashboard using .NET MAUI and Azure OpenAI’s GPT-5 models.

In today's #dotNETConf session replay, we look at architecting an AI-powered sales dashboard with .NET MAUI and Azure OpenAI. Check it out... buff.ly/QooYao5
February 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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Happening NOW! .NET MAUI Community Standup: Live from MAUI Day London

Join the MAUI Day crew LIVE from the Microsoft Paddington office in London to chat about all things current and future for #dotNETMAUI.

Drop into the livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X03...
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February 5, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Happening tomorrow...
.NET Conf Recap: Top announcement and features

Join Jeff Fritz and guests from 8 am to 2 pm PT as they recap the announcements from #dotNETConf 2025, the new features of Aspire 13, .NET 10, C# 14, #VS2026, and more.

Set your reminder: www.youtube.com/live/IxUttNm...
February 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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AI feels big, but its building blocks are surprisingly approachable. The .NET AI Essentials blog unpacks embeddings, vector stores, and orchestration with developer-friendly clarity.
Catch the breakdown: buff.ly/56dI5vl
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February 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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What's happening with MAUI today? #dotNETRocks and Gerald Versluis discuss the latest version of MAUI, what's coming next, and the new features that have come to MAUI in .NET 10, including improvements in quality, performance, and ease of use. buff.ly/73wSsgQ
February 5, 2026 at 1:40 AM