stclarke reports on the highlights from VS Live! at Microsoft HQ, emphasizing sessions on Visual Studio, Azure, and GitHub Copilot, and providing on-demand resources for developers interested in AI-assisted productivity and .NET development.

VS Live! Recap: Visual Studio, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI Session Highlights

The recent Visual Studio Live! event held at Microsoft HQ in Redmond brought together developers for a week of hands-on sessions, deep dives, and practical demos. The atmosphere was described as energetic, with developers engaging directly with Product Managers and engineers from the Visual Studio, Azure, and GitHub Copilot teams.

Key Takeaways

  • Developer Community Engagement: Attendees had many opportunities to connect with Microsoft’s technical teams and learn directly from product experts.
  • GitHub Copilot Spotlight: Real-life feedback highlighted Copilot as a ‘gamechanger’ for development productivity.
  • On-demand Content: Microsoft has released recordings of keynotes and technical sessions covering Visual Studio, Azure, .NET, and GitHub Copilot. Watch the full playlist for direct insights from Microsoft speakers.
  • Getting the Most out of the Latest in Visual Studio: Demos on productivity boosts, AI-assisted debugging, and enhanced Git tooling for developers.
  • The Future of Visual Studio: A look at recent improvements that, in combination with Copilot, help speed up day-to-day coding workflows.
  • Build Next-Gen AI Apps with .NET and Azure: Step-by-step guidance on creating AI applications using Microsoft’s .NET and Azure platforms.
  • Getting the Most Out of .NET Development with Visual Studio: End-to-end .NET toolchain enhancements, including GitHub Copilot tricks for improved development.
  • The Next Generation of Developer Productivity with GitHub Copilot & Visual Studio: Exploration of AI-driven workflows and Copilot integrations in Visual Studio.

Upcoming Events

  • VS Live! San Diego: The next conference features a week of technical learning and direct access to engineers from Visual Studio, Azure, and GitHub Copilot teams. Visual Studio subscribers and new participants can benefit from special pricing using provided codes.

Whether you are experienced with Visual Studio or exploring Copilot and Azure AI for the first time, these events offer hands-on guidance and a chance to network with Microsoft’s developer community.

On-Demand Playlist: https://aka.ms/vslivehq25

Upcoming Event Registration: https://vslive.com/events/san-diego-2025/home.aspx

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