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A starter pack If you're looking to follow folks from Microsoft's Core AI Developer Division.

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deardean22.bsky.social
10 marbles…

There can be only 1 winner and 1 final loser!
November 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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ardalis.com
With .NET 10 you can now easily distribute your own CLI tools and run them without installing using `dnx`. I built my own simple ardalis CLI tool as a demonstration of what you can do.

ardalis.com/the-ardalis-...

#dotnet
The Ardalis Cli
Using the latest .NET tools, you can easily run simple console applications anywhere dotnet is installed! To demonstrate, I created an ardalis CLI that you can run by just running dnx ardalis in your ...
ardalis.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Learn what's new for C++ developers in Visual Studio 2026! devblogs.microsoft.com/cppblog/what... #VisualStudio2026
November 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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#VisualStudio2026 solution load times cut almost in half. Now THAT'S the kind of thing that I want them to work on. I could care less about AI and co-pilot. Give us better VS!!! #dotnetconf
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 is now Generally Available (GA) - with the same modern look and feel like Visual Studio 2026!
#sqlserver #visualstudio
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November 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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sinclairinat0r.com
Local Dev Tunnels with Aspire 13 \o/
##dotNETConf
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November 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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sinclairinat0r.com
Oh, I'm finna test this out (no pun intended).

GitHub Copilot Testing for .NET looks like something I need. Especially tests that will be more purpose built.

This is impressive!

#dotNETconf
Copilot Test generation Tons of tests created! The summary of Test Generation showing total unit tests generated, test coverage impact, quality indicators.
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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sinclairinat0r.com
!! GitHub Copilot testing for .NET?!?! In preview in Visual Studio 2026 Insiders.

#dotNETConf
GitHub Copilot Testing for .NET in public preview..
November 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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sinclairinat0r.com
Oh this is THE ONE... .NET app modernization and the challenges of modernizing apps.

GitHub Copilot app modernization is now available with Visual Studio 2026!! This thing is freaking awesome. I thought it was going to just mess up and not work, but nope IT WORKED PERFECTLY

#dotNETConf
November 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Visual Studio 2026 is now generally available! #VisualStudio2026

devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio...
Visual Studio 2026 is here: faster, smarter, and a hit with early adopters - Visual Studio Blog
Dear developers, We’re thrilled to announce that Visual Studio 2026 is now generally available! This is a moment we’ve built side by side with you. Your feedback has helped shape this release more tha...
devblogs.microsoft.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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✨ NOW on .NET Conf 2025 ✨
Welcome to .NET 10 & Visual Studio 2026
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST
Join us LIVE ➡️ msft.it/63320tHoXo
dotnet conf title slide. text reads: .NET Conf 2025 Welcome to .NET 10 & Visual Studio 2026 Allie Barry, Brady Gaster, Cathy Sullivan, David Fowler, Gaurav Seth, Maddy Montaquila, Mike Kistler, Scott Hanselman, Mads Kristensen, Damian Edwards, Safia Abdalla, Rachel Kang, Maria Naggaga Nakanwagi
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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"Netflix asks partners to consider the following guiding principles before leveraging GenAI in any creative workflow..."

simonwillison.net/2025/Nov/10/...
A quote from Netflix
Netflix asks partners to consider the following guiding principles before leveraging GenAI in any creative workflow: The outputs do not replicate or substantially recreate identifiable…
simonwillison.net
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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anamariecox.bsky.social
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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damianedwards.com
In rehearsals for.... tomorrow 😉
#dotnetconf
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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🎉 Ready for 3 days of .NET magic? #dotNETConf starts Nov 11 with 100+ sessions, community events, and swag. Don’t miss the keynote at 8AM PT! dotnetconf.net
.NET Conf 2025
Join the .NET Conf 2025 free virtual event November 11-13 2025 to learn about the newest developments across the .NET platform, open source, and dev tools. Mark your calendar!
dotnetconf.net
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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T-Minus 1 Day
.NET Conf 2025 in on its way...

#VisualStudio2026 is redefining dev! Join us tomorrow at .NET Conf to explore next-gen features. Free & virtual—don’t miss this future-focused event! Read the Visual Studio Blog for more info: msft.it/63322tH9B2
.NET Conf Title Slide text reads: .NET Conf 2025 kicks off tomorrow… Celebrate and learn about what you can do with .NET 10 and Visual Studio 2026 at the biggest .NET virtual event November 11 - 13 Set reminders for your favorite sessions November 11 - 13
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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sinclairinat0r.com
Tune in!
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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dot.net
T-Minus 1 Day
.NET Conf 2025 in on its way...

#VisualStudio2026 is redefining dev! Join us tomorrow at .NET Conf to explore next-gen features. Free & virtual—don’t miss this future-focused event! Read the Visual Studio Blog for more info: msft.it/63321tHgx5
.NET Conf Title Slide text reads: .NET Conf 2025 kicks off tomorrow… Celebrate and learn about what you can do with .NET 10 and Visual Studio 2026 at the biggest .NET virtual event November 11 - 13 Set reminders for your favorite sessions November 11 - 13
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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13 Wins for Midwest Cities #urbanism

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Progress is Still Possible: 13 Wins for Midwest Cities
It’s been a discouraging few months for people who care about transit and urbanism. With the grim political news from Washington and many of our transit systems facing fiscal cliffs, it can be hard…
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November 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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RIP Lenny Wilkins, one of 5 in the Basketball HOF as both player and coach, and an all-around mensch. Before the Jazz came to Utah, I was a Sonics fan (born in Seattle); Wilkins led the team to the NBA Finals in 1978 and to a championship in '79. He was so cool
www.seattletimes.com/sports/sonic...
Lenny Wilkens, godfather of Seattle basketball, dies at 88
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who led the Sonics to their only NBA title and was an ambassador of Seattle basketball for more than 50 years, has died at 88.
www.seattletimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
poppastring.com
First time watching Rugby Union in over 20 years. I absolutely miss the sport.

Great game from Scotland, but just not enough to beat the All Blacks!

#rugby
November 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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November 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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"Faking Receipts with AI"

smh ... every part of our digital experience is about to be cooked.

www.schneier.com/blog/archive...
Faking Receipts with AI - Schneier on Security
Over the past few decades, it’s become easier and easier to create fake receipts. Decades ago, it required special paper and printers—I remember a company in the UK advertising its services to people…
www.schneier.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Honestly, I will take 0-0 at halftime
#wolverhampton
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Sunderland equalise in stoppage time against Arsenal!

Brian Brobbey bundles home for the hosts.

It's the first time Arsenal have conceded twice this season.
November 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM