Community
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GPT-5 and GPT OSS Models Now Integrated in AI Toolkit for VS Code
junjieli explains how the AI Toolkit v0.18.3 for VS Code brings full support for GPT-5 and GPT OSS models, providing developers with powerful AI integration and deployment features across Azure and local environments.
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Announcing Microsoft Defender for Cloud: Virtual Training Day on Cloud Security
ShirleyseHaley announces a new Microsoft Security Virtual Training Day designed to help professionals build expertise in cloud security using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, with practical sessions on DevOps integration and workload protection.
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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 professionals.
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Simplifying Outbound Connectivity Troubleshooting in AKS with Connectivity Analysis (Preview)
Author juliayin presents an overview of the new Connectivity Analysis (Preview) tool for Azure Kubernetes Service, explaining how it simplifies network troubleshooting for AKS outbound connections.
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Securing Your Pro-Code Custom Engine Agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot: Endpoint Protection Guide
daisami 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.
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Async/Await - Beyond the Basics in .NET
Delicious_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.
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Understanding GitHub Copilot's Code Modification Behavior in Visual Studio
BusyCode 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.
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An Intern's Perspective: Improving Model Management with Azure AI Foundry Agents
Harry-Cheng shares insights from his internship on the Azure AI Foundry team, presenting a hands-on look at building the ‘model operation agent.’ This post highlights how conversational AI is used to tackle enterprise model management challenges.
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Reflections on .NET Project Structure and Complexity for Beginners
jeddthedoge 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 Entity Framework.
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Why ASP.NET Core JIT Outperforms AOT: Understanding Performance Differences
Vectorial1024 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.
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Semantic Clinic: A Math-First, Model-Agnostic Map for Diagnosing AI Failures
wfgy_engine presents the Semantic Clinic, an MIT-licensed, math-first guide for diagnosing and repairing AI system failures, with reproducible methods and model-agnostic applicability.
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6-Month Field Report: AI Agents in SDR & L1 Support—What Worked and What Broke
In this community report, Wednesday_Inu shares practical insights from six months deploying AI agents for sales and L1 support, highlighting key technology choices, business outcomes, and guardrails for reliability.
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Architecting Azure VPN P2S and ExpressRoute Coexistence in a Hub & Spoke Topology
tampasmix explores approaches for connecting Azure VPN P2S remote users to on-premises networks via ExpressRoute in a hub-and-spoke architecture, discussing routing, gateway setup, and practical options for solving connectivity challenges.
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Community Experiences with GPT-5 in GitHub Copilot and Coding Workflows
gullu_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 developer settings.
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Deploying Azure Foundry AI Agents via API for Web Integration
Luisio93’s community post explores practical steps to deploy Azure Foundry AI Agents and connect them to a Laravel front end, highlighting requirements for API integration and sharing deployment insights.
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Sprint Planning and Capacity Management in Azure DevOps Without Predefined Tasks
TimePerfect8403 describes the challenge of migrating sprint planning to Azure DevOps, emphasizing story point forecasting over task-level estimation, and provides tips for agile, team-centric capacity management.
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Developer Discussion: Most Impactful Low-Effort C# Helper Methods
zigs leads a community discussion exploring the most effective helper methods and C# extension patterns, sharing useful code snippets that simplify .NET development workflows.
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Intermittent Image Load Errors with Azure Maps Control in Angular
JeroenBooij 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.
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Comparing Copilot AI Models for C# Bug Fixing: GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Others
Sea-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.
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Building a Master Prompt System for SEO Blog Generation with Psychological Engagement
Sajil_ali shares their approach to developing a ‘master prompt’ for generating SEO blog posts with built-in psychological engagement, unpacking the workflow, structure, and techniques behind effective prompt engineering.
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ZaString: A Zero-Allocation Span-Based String Builder for .NET
typicalyume 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.
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Discussion: Capped Context Length in GitHub Copilot Models
EfficientApartment52 shares their experience and concerns about GitHub Copilot models being limited to 128k context length, inviting other users and the Copilot team to discuss the impact and potential solutions.
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Best Practices and Resources for Azure Application Insights Logging with .NET
BiteDowntown3294 shares actionable tips for effective Azure Application Insights logging in .NET, discussing practical configurations, resource links, and the benefits of OpenTelemetry and data sampling.
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Best Practices for Structuring C# Scripts in SCADA Frameworks
DouglasRoldan 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.
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WPF XAML Design Preview Issues with Dependency Injection in MVVM
nile-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 answers.
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Issues Accessing Gemini 2.5 Pro Model After GitHub Copilot Chat Update
EchoingAngel shares concerns about losing access to Gemini 2.5 Pro after a GitHub Copilot Chat update in VS Code, detailing troubleshooting steps and community responses.
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Securing Azure Bot Service Endpoints for Teams Channel Integration
daisami 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.
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First Impressions of GPT-5 Integration in Visual Studio Code Copilot
Jazzlike_Course_9895 shares initial experiences using GPT-5 in Visual Studio Code Copilot, highlighting differences from previous AI models and discussing how GPT-5’s analytic code feedback compares to alternatives like Claude 4 and GPT-4.1.
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What Senior Engineers Earning 150k+ Work On: Tech and Business Realities
Legitimate-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.
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Differences Between GitHub Copilot GPT-5 Premium and Free Copilot Microsoft GPT-5
Worth_Word_1314 and fellow community members discuss why GitHub Copilot GPT-5 charges for premium requests, while GPT-5 at copilot.microsoft.com is free, examining feature differences, product strategy, and user experience.
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Is `goto` Ever Cleaner than `while` in C# Loops?
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Deploying OpenAI's gpt-oss Models to Azure Container Apps Serverless GPUs with Ollama
Cary_Chai provides a clear walkthrough on deploying OpenAI’s gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b models in Azure Container Apps with serverless GPU support via Ollama, outlining deployment steps, technical considerations, and tips for scalable AI workloads in the cloud.
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Running ESXi on Azure VM Using Nested Virtualization: Lab Guide and Lessons
delecoute documents their experience attempting to run ESXi on an Azure VM with nested virtualization, offering a transparent technical guide and thoughtful analysis for fellow cloud lab enthusiasts.
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Comparing GPT-5 and Opus 4.1 Model Capabilities and Economics in GitHub Copilot
fishchar explores how GPT-5 fares against Opus 4.1 and Sonnet 4 in GitHub Copilot, analyzing technical evaluation details, token economics, and the significance of future Copilot model changes.
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Resolving Orphaned Azure Subscription Access When No Owner Is Reachable
GelatinousCubeZantar details the process and obstacles in recovering access to an orphaned Azure subscription, including real-world escalation attempts and technical suggestions based on Microsoft’s documentation.
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Tokenization Task Alternatives for Cross-Platform Azure App Service Deployments
YaMoef 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.
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Overlaying Strings in C# Console Applications Without Clearing Characters
06Hexagram initiates a discussion about overlaying strings in C# console apps without overwriting non-space characters, with community members contributing practical solutions.
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VS Code 1.103 Released: GPT-5, Tool Limit Increase, Checkpoints, Git Worktrees
connor4312 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.
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Seeking Legitimate Ad Integration Options for WinUI 3 Desktop Apps
lordaimer 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 solutions from the community.
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Unexpected Code Edits by Copilot in ASK Mode
Nomadic_Dev shares findings on GitHub Copilot’s ASK mode unexpectedly making direct edits to a production codebase, prompting discussion about Copilot’s expected behavior and reliability.
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Azure App Testing: Unified AI-Driven Load and E2E Testing in the Cloud
John_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 for application quality and performance.
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OpenAI GPT-5 Public Preview Announcement for GitHub Copilot
Reddit user fishchar shares the news of OpenAI GPT-5 being in public preview for GitHub Copilot. The post gathers developer reactions on access, pricing, and their initial experiences.
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Transforming Dynamics 365 Customer Data with Azure Maps Integration
IoTGirl demonstrates the power of Azure Maps integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365, illustrating how spatial intelligence transforms CRM data for enhanced sales, field service, and marketing operations.
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Understanding GitHub Copilot Usage Quotas and Agent Mode Requests
In this community discussion, ogpterodactyl explores the nuances of GitHub Copilot’s request quotas, the impact of using Agent Mode, and how new AI models and actions like co-pilot edits affect billing.
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AMA: GPT-5 Launch and GitHub Copilot – Community Questions Answered
Burke 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 answer a wide range of technical questions from the developer community.
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What’s New in FinOps Toolkit 12 – July 2025
Michael Flanakin explores the major updates in FinOps Toolkit 12 for Azure, focusing on cost management, new data schemas, Power BI reporting, network and security improvements, and automation tools to streamline financial operations in the cloud.
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High RAM Usage Troubleshooting in ASP.NET Core MVC 8 Application
scartus initiates a discussion about high memory usage in an ASP.NET Core MVC 8 application, seeking recommendations and insights from the developer community.
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From Space to Subsurface: Predicting Gold Zones with Azure AI and Machine Learning
MeysamRouhnavaz presents a hands-on case study using Azure AI and Machine Learning to predict gold-rich zones from satellite data, demonstrating the full data science workflow from preprocessing to production in mineral exploration.
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General Availability of Inbound IPv6 Support for Azure App Service
jordanselig from Microsoft announces the general availability of inbound IPv6 support for Azure App Service, outlining its implementation, configuration, and future plans.
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Create Your Own Bicep Local Extension Using .NET
Sydney Smith provides a comprehensive walkthrough for creating Bicep Local Extensions with .NET, enabling local infrastructure as code workflows without Azure connectivity.
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Transitioning from .NET Framework 4.8 to Modern .NET (Core/9): Advice & Resources
RemoveFun747 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.
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Common VSCode Papercuts for .NET Developers
Sure-Natural-9086 leads a community discussion on the usability gaps (‘paper cuts’) faced by .NET developers using VSCode, with practical suggestions and peer insights.
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Managing AI Features in Visual Studio for High School Computer Science Education
misterebs 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 on teaching philosophies.
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DevOps Engineers and the Reality of Tool and User Management in SaaS-Heavy Orgs
Coffeebrain695 and other community members share real-world experiences of DevOps engineers handling SaaS user management and tool administration due to shifting team roles.
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Best Practices for Deploying Custom OpenSSH Packages Across Multiple Linux Machines
antonioefx and community members outline practical steps for managing custom OpenSSH deployments on multiple Linux servers, emphasizing custom RPM creation, repository setup, and integrating with Chef for automation.
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Passwordless Sign-On and MFA in Microsoft Hybrid Environments
SmoothRunnings discusses Microsoft’s move toward passwordless sign-on and the potential changes for MFA in hybrid scenarios, featuring community input on Cloud Kerberos Trust and the continuity of the Authenticator app.
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Challenges with Application Insights Diagnostic Settings and Stream Analytics File Updates
GarseBo describes challenges with Azure Application Insights diagnostic settings writing logs to a single file per hour, causing Stream Analytics to process incomplete data. The post focuses on possible workarounds and improvements.
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The Ultimate AI Agent Directory: 100+ Tools Beyond ChatGPT Agent
NickNaskida 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 intelligent development.
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Evaluating Azure Application Gateway and WAF Placement in API Architectures
TheCitrixGuy and members of the Azure community explore the architectural and cost considerations of using Azure Application Gateway with WAF in front of APIM. They share alternative solutions including Azure Front Door and Cloudflare, offering deployment insights and practical recommendations.
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Troubleshooting Azure DevOps Pipeline for .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid App
Background_March7229 seeks help configuring an Azure DevOps pipeline for a .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid app, describing errors encountered with runtime packages and pipeline tasks.
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Engineers' Perspectives on Jira Usage and Implementation Challenges
jmch16 and contributors discuss Jira’s pros, cons, and cultural impact in software development teams. The conversation explores daily frustrations, implementation woes, and opportunities for improved workflow governance.
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Rx.NET Packaging Plan 2025: Progress, Testing, and Community Feedback
hm_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.
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Scaling Azure SQL Databases with ADF: Upgrading and Downgrading via API
Relative_Wear2650 and the community discuss how to use Azure Data Factory to programmatically scale Azure SQL Databases by changing their service tier via API, including API selection and automation best practices.
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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 reverse engineering tips.
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How to Quickly Catch and Clean Bad Data for AI Agents with VS Code Data Wrangler
AngelosPetropoulos 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 cleaning.
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Community Insights: Upskilling Strategies for C# Developers
Ok_Finish_1661 and fellow community members discuss diverse strategies for improving C# and .NET skills, recommending books, side projects, teaching, and advanced topic exploration.
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Understanding Hyper-V and Azure Host OS Architecture
mogeko233 breaks down the architecture of Microsoft Azure by explaining the relationship between Hyper-V, the Azure Host OS, and virtualization concepts, referencing both community input and official documentation.
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Visual Studio C++ Code Cleanup: Solution-Wide Inconsistencies
kohuept describes persistent problems with running Code Cleanup for C++ solutions in Visual Studio, questioning the inconsistent behavior and Microsoft’s support response.
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Open Source Avalonia/.NET Project 'Aniki': Feedback and Lessons Learned
Loiuy123_ shares insights and receives technical feedback on their first significant open source project, Aniki, a MyAnimeList client built with Avalonia and .NET.
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Discussion: New CLI Tool for .NET SDK Management and Updates
chusk3 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 and updates.
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TUnit Test Orchestration: Advanced Setup and Parallel Dependency Injection
thomhurst 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.
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EF Core Database Table Naming Best Practices
jemofcourse shares community insights and best practices on naming tables with Entity Framework Core, exploring default behaviors, Fluent API, and naming conventions for database clarity.
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Decoding On-Premises ADC Rules: Migration to Azure Application Gateway
vnamani delivers a comprehensive walkthrough on migrating on-premises ADC rules to Azure Application Gateway, breaking down feature mapping, Azure-native alternatives, and how to leverage infrastructure-as-code and cloud security best practices.
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Challenges with Azure Resource Naming Convention Maintenance in Bicep and Infrastructure as Code
d2peak 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.
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Discussion: Nominal Union Types Demoed at VS Live, Redmond
ThinksAboutTooMuch shares insights from a VS Live Redmond session where Mads Torgerson demoed nominal union types for C#, exploring upcoming language features and community reactions.
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Reverting AzureRmWebAppDeployment Task Version in Azure Pipelines
magielonczyk and the community provide practical approaches to reverting an AzureRmWebAppDeployment task to an earlier version in Azure DevOps, including forking, publishing custom tasks, and YAML version pinning.
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Recommended Code Formatting and Linting Solutions for .NET 4.7.1 in VS2022
Efficient_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.
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GSPO vs. GRPO: Sequence-Level Reinforcement Learning for LLM Fine-Tuning
MarketingNetMind compares GSPO and GRPO, two reinforcement learning approaches for LLM fine-tuning, examining their variance, scalability, and real-world results in Mixture-of-Experts models.
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Will Large Language Model Memory Ever Be Solved Without Fine-Tuning?
shbong leads a thought-provoking community conversation about whether effective, persistent memory for LLMs can be achieved without relying on fine-tuning or prompt engineering, examining practical limitations and innovative future research directions.
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Why Startups Struggle with Real DevOps: Misconceptions and Consequences
Pichipaul discusses the common startup misconception that DevOps is a quick fix, emphasizing the cultural and technical depth required. Community voices share real-world challenges and highlight why organizational investment is crucial.
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Deploying LangChain Applications with Azure OpenAI on Azure App Service
TulikaC 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.
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Azure Innovations and AKS Advancements Showcased at KubeCon India 2025
Coryskimming delivers an in-depth look at Microsoft’s announcements from KubeCon India 2025, highlighting significant AKS improvements, AI integration, security advancements, and operational best practices for the Azure Kubernetes Service community.
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Detecting Physical vs Logical Processors in Cross-Platform .NET Applications
Eisenmonoxid1 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.
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FinOps hubs 12: Non-Breaking Schema Versioning and FOCUS 1.2 Alignment
Michael Flanakin shares a deep dive into FinOps hubs 12, highlighting new approaches to schema versioning and alignment with FOCUS 1.2 for seamless Azure cost management and reporting.
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How Microsoft Azure and Qumulo Enable Cloud-Native File Systems for Enterprise Data Management
dukicn examines how Azure and Qumulo deliver cloud-native enterprise file storage. The article covers architectural options, migration tools, scalability, security features, and integration for AI and HPC workloads.
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LINQ Query to Select Questions with Selected Options in Nested Questionnaire Structure
GreatlyUnknown 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#.
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Structuring a GNN-Based Next Activity Prediction for Business Process Mining
Street_Car_1297 seeks community input on designing a GNN solution for next activity prediction in business process mining, sharing project structure, dataset specifics, and open modeling questions.
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Trail Bike: A New Cycling App Prototype Using .NET MAUI
Rywent 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.
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How I Replaced 10 Logic App Conditions with 1 C# Script
maverick-1009 explains a practical approach to consolidating Logic App conditions using C# Inline Code to streamline Azure workflows.
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Managing First Login Password Change for Hybrid Users on Entra Joined Laptops
Author simdre79 explores the difficulties of enforcing password changes at first login for hybrid users on Entra joined laptops, especially after transitioning from hybrid to Entra join. This article offers insights and practical issues encountered during device enrollment and user onboarding.
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Approaches for XML Transformation in .NET 8+ Environments
Authored by technically_a_user, this article delves into practical methods for transforming XML in .NET 8+ systems, comparing XSLT and code-based approaches.
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Seeking Insights: Working with Large Modular Monoliths in C# Over Time
Background-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.
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Azure Workbook for Monitoring ACR Token Expiration Dates
Jamesdld23 explains how to monitor Azure Container Registry token expiration dates through Azure REST API, Azure Workbooks, and automation techniques.
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GitHub Enterprise + Copilot
In this post, SalishSeaview outlines their experience setting up GitHub Enterprise with Copilot for a consulting firm, touching on pricing, Codespaces, and CI/CD pipelines.
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Terraform Module for Azure Service Principal with Flexible Authentication
In this community post, Unlikely-Ad4624 shares a Terraform module for provisioning Azure service principals with versatile authentication options and secure secret storage.
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AI Data Governance Made Easy: How Microsoft Purview Tackles GenAI Risks and Builds Trust
Authored by vicperdana, this article explores how Microsoft Purview streamlines AI data governance and compliance, mitigating GenAI risks for enterprises.
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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.
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File Share Access for SYSTEM User with PowerShell Across Multiple Devices
LordLoss01 seeks advice on creating a file share that allows Windows SYSTEM user access for PowerShell-automated data transfer across thousands of devices.
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Copilot Pak365™: Empowering Frontier Companies with Secure AI for Microsoft 365
In this article, JillArmourMicrosoft showcases how Ravanty Tech Consulting’s Copilot Pak365 program equips organizations to maximize Microsoft 365 Copilot’s secure AI features and drive business transformation.
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Loading configurations for integration tests
Authored 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.
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DP-900T00: Introduction to Microsoft Azure Data Assessment Guide – Password Issue
Author jarihaggren highlights an issue accessing the DP-900T00 Azure Data assessment guide, seeking guidance on a password-protected file.
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Troubleshooting IIS Deployment for Angular 11 and .NET Framework 4.7 Applications
Defiant_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.
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New Tools for Hybrid Access and Identity Verification in Microsoft Entra ID Governance
In this article, Joseph Dadzie introduces new Microsoft Entra ID governance tools for hybrid environments, detailing features like Group SOA conversion and Face Check for secure, auditable access management.
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GitHub Copilot and Handling Context Limitations in Large Legacy Codebases
LifeguardFar6851 highlights practical concerns with using GitHub Copilot in a large legacy project, focusing on Copilot’s context limitations.
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Beastmode 3.1 vs. Sonnet 4 in GitHub Copilot: A User’s Experience with Tool-Calling Limitations
In this article, pws7438 discusses personal experiences comparing GitHub Copilot’s Beastmode-3.1 and Sonnet 4 models in VS Code, focusing on tool-calling and code commit reliability.
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Entra Connect Cloud Sync One Way Without Passwords for Separate Tenant Access
SisqoEngineer shares an approach for using Entra Connect Cloud Sync to provision users to a separate Azure tenant without syncing their passwords. This setup is aimed at maintaining distinct logins and automating account management tasks.
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Why do I need to specify the .Net version in global.json
In 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.
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The new Dependabot NuGet updater: 65% faster with native .NET
Jammie1 discusses Microsoft’s enhancements to Dependabot, focusing on a native .NET updater for NuGet that promises faster and more efficient dependency updates.
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Best Practices for Migrating Manually Created Monitors to Terraform
Authored by JayDee2306, this article explores community-driven strategies for migrating Datadog monitors into Terraform, highlighting best practices and lessons learned.
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What is Direct Send and How to Secure It in Exchange Online
Authored by The Exchange Team, this article delves into how Direct Send operates in Exchange Online, and offers practical guidance for organizations aiming to secure mail flow and monitor messages delivered without custom connectors.
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Expanded Protection with Microsoft Defender Experts: Enhanced Coverage and 24/7 Threat Hunting
Authored by henryyan, this article covers the latest enhancements to Microsoft Defender Experts, focusing on 24/7 protection, threat hunting, and enriched detection capabilities for hybrid and multicloud environments.
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On Mac M365 Copilot App Error
Jesus_Raja discusses an error experienced with the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Mac in a user forum, seeking troubleshooting advice from the community.
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GitHub Copilot is great, but do you ever wish it actually coded like you?
Written by Comfortable-Fish690, this article explores the shortcomings of GitHub Copilot regarding personalized coding styles and introduces the concept of an AI agent tailored to individual habits.
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Copilot Agent in SharePoint: Customization Options and Persistent Chat Pane
JackArnott explores options for persistently displaying a Copilot Agent chat pane within a SharePoint intranet, raising questions about customization and user experience enhancements.
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Termix v1.2.0: .NET Terminal File Manager Adds Cut, Copy, Move, and Stable Fuzzy Search
In this post, amrohann presents Termix v1.2.0, a .NET-powered terminal file manager, highlighting major new features and installation tips.
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ApiManagement MCP Server Creation Error: 'Error converting value mcp'
Authored by Competitive-Ad-5081, this post details a technical issue faced when exposing an API as an MCP server via Azure API Management and seeks advice from the community.
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Inclusive communication with Sign Language Mode in Microsoft Teams
Authored by KerryPerezHeffernan, this article introduces Sign Language Mode in Microsoft Teams, detailing features and AI-powered advancements to improve meeting accessibility for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
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Is it fraud! I wish it is not
In this short Reddit community post, m7mdshms voices concerns about GitHub Copilot’s chat credit consumption, questioning differences in usage rates.
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PIM for Groups: Missing "Permanently Eligible" Option When Assigning Roles
velkkor is troubleshooting an issue in Azure PIM where the “permanently eligible” option for group administrator roles is missing when assigning users, despite it being available previously.
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Group Source of Authority Conversion: Shifting from AD to Entra ID
In this community contribution, JohnSavill discusses group source of authority conversion from Active Directory to Entra ID, offering practical steps and critical considerations for a successful identity shift.
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Split Command/Query Classes vs Monolithic Repository in C# Projects
In 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.
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Strategies for Minimizing Costs of Azure Container Instances with Event-Driven Usage
Authored by smallstar3377, this post explores approaches for minimizing Azure costs when deploying a rarely used Spring Boot app. It discusses potential solutions and requests guidance on best practices.
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Seeking Advice: Testing Individual C# Classes Without Running the Entire Program
RutabagaJumpy3956 shares their challenges with testing C# code segments without executing the entire program and seeks advice from the community about better approaches.
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(Blog) Testing protected endpoints using fake JWTs
In this post, Kralizek82 explores methods to test protected endpoints in C# applications using fake JWT tokens, providing practical guidance for .NET developers.
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C# 14 Extension Members: Also Known as Extension Everything - NDepend Blog
PatrickSmacchia delves into the upcoming C# 14 feature of Extension Members, offering insights on how it expands the language’s extensibility.
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Improving Performance of a C# Console App Processing Azure Service Bus Deadletter Queues
TTwelveUnits 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 DevOps pipeline.
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Challenges and Frustrations with Modern ASP.NET for Web Development
Kingside2 critically examines the current state of ASP.NET and related technologies, highlighting pain points with Webforms, Razor, Blazor, and developer tooling.
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InvalidAuthenticationToken in CI-CD Pipeline But Working Fine in Postman
Authored by sayytoabhishekkumar, this post explores an ‘InvalidAuthenticationToken’ issue encountered during Azure REST API calls from a CI-CD pipeline—even though the equivalent request functions as expected in Postman.
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Cannot understand premium requests count calculation
FeelingResolution806 raises concerns about how premium requests in the GitHub Copilot subscription are counted and exhausted rapidly, questioning the underlying calculation and value.
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Azure Virtual Network Gateway: Custom BGP IP Configuration Issue
Author FewActivity9721 describes a problem configuring custom BGP IP addresses on an Azure Virtual Network Gateway, impacting IPSEC tunnel setup.
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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, with a focus on real-world examples.
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Learning Real-World Complexity as a Jr. .NET Backend Developer
Author 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 advanced architectural challenges.
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Facet v2: C# Source Generator for Lightweight Projections and Mappings
Authored by Voiden0, this article introduces Facet v2, a C# source generator for creating projections and mappings efficiently, highlighting recent improvements driven by community feedback.
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Logic apps - how do you export it to vscode?
Author your-lost-elephant shares their difficulties exporting Azure Logic Apps to VS Code, citing issues with development practices and deployment.
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Our Infra Was Fine. The AI Pipeline Wasn’t — 3 Silent Crashes We Kept Missing
wfgy_engine highlights persistent DevOps challenges in AI pipelines, describing how classic infrastructure issues led to subtle, production-breaking failures and how their team created a problem map and lightweight controls to address them.
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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.
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Cleaning Up Projects with GitHub Copilot: Seeking Reliable Code Cleanup Methods
MaxellVideocassette discusses the difficulties of using GitHub Copilot for cleaning up codebases, sharing observations and requesting advice from others who’ve tried automating code cleanup.
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Transitioning from Backend Developer to DevOps
DemiladeDee shares insights into moving from backend development to a DevOps role, outlining necessary skills and possible challenges.
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Egui.NET: unofficial C# bindings for the easy-to-use Rust UI library
In 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.
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Login Prompts and Access Restrictions on GitHub: Privacy Concerns From a User's Perspective
In this community post, Mabymaster describes repeated difficulties accessing public GitHub repositories without logging in, raising questions about privacy and GitHub’s practices.
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Seeking Advice on Preparing for Azure Solutions Architect Certification Exams
Satoshiman256 shares their intent to prepare for Azure Solutions Architect certification exams and seeks resource suggestions from the community.
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How to Keep key.properties Private in a Public GitHub Repository
Author el_psy_kongree discusses strategies for keeping the key.properties file private in a public GitHub repo for Android app development.
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Implementing NVA for Internet Egress and Inter-Subnet Routing in Azure Hub-Spoke Topology
HDClown discusses the integration of a Network Virtual Appliance into an Azure hub-spoke architecture and seeks advice on achieving internet egress and inter-subnet routing through the NVA.
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Terraform Associate (003) Exam – Sharing Study Resources That Helped Me Pass
In this community post, AndroCentauri shares essential study tips and resources for passing the Terraform Associate (003) certification exam, offering guidance to those pursuing DevOps certifications.
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Introducing .NET Aspire Event Hub Live Explorer
Authored by LupusOnFire, this article introduces the .NET Aspire Event Hub Live Explorer—an open-source Blazor tool for local development with Azure Event Hubs.
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How we solved environment variable chaos for 40+ microservices on ECS/Lambda/Batch with AWS Parameter Store
In this post, compacompila describes how their team centralized environment variable management for over 40 AWS-based microservices using AWS Parameter Store, leading to enhanced security and streamlined operations.
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Open-sourced the ASP.NET + React Stack for Internal Business App Development
blabmight shares the release of Xams, an open-source ASP.NET Core and React framework designed for streamlined business app development.
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Are There Perks to Using GitHub Pages for Web Tool Hosting Over Amateur Hosting Sites?
Qwert-4 asks about the advantages of using GitHub Pages versus other amateur hosting options for hosting simple web-based utilities, inviting a discussion on deployment choices.
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Made me chuckle - trying to stop artifact files being added
okiokio shares a lighthearted community post highlighting the struggle of keeping artifact files out of repositories when using GitHub Copilot.
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Being rate limited on VSCode on a single GitHub Copilot chat thread
In this community post, matt_o_matic shares their experience of unexpectedly being rate limited by GitHub Copilot in VSCode while using a single chat thread for complex project scaffolding.
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Automating Azure DevOps Service Connection Creation via Release Pipelines
Odd-Good-6514 and several contributors examine approaches for automating Azure DevOps service connection setup across environments, detailing authentication considerations and alternatives to manual setup.
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How viable is it to use Github Codespaces on an iPad 11inch with BT Keyboard/Mouse combo for college?
AalbatrossGuy inquires about the feasibility of using GitHub Codespaces on an iPad with Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for college programming lectures, exploring the pros, cons, and necessary considerations.
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C# Tool to Run Any App as a Windows Service: Managed Alternative to NSSM
AdUnhappy5308 shares details about a new C# tool that runs any app as a Windows service, highlighting its capabilities and differences from NSSM.
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Build Smarter LLMs with Local MCP Servers in .NET
In 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 deterministic and offline LLM workflows.
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Order of Operations for Web Agency: Building, Deploying, and Transferring Client Websites
Authored by DoodleMoodle542, this article details a practical workflow for web agencies: from building client sites on Lovable.dev to deploying on Vercel, managing domains, and efficiently transferring ownership.
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¿Qué herramienta de Infra como Código les ha roto más el alma… y cuál les ha salvado?
En este artículo, Pichipaul plantea una discusión abierta sobre las herramientas de Infraestructura como Código, solicitando experiencias y opiniones sinceras de la comunidad sobre Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible y CloudFormation.
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Seeking Guidance: Effectively Using GitHub Copilot with VS Code and Docker
MaxellVideocassette, new to GitHub Copilot and development practices, seeks advice on workflows with VS Code, Docker, and source control.
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Oopsie doopsie copilot made a little hallucination 🤣
In this post, alexanderriccio describes a situation where GitHub Copilot wrongly reported creating a pull request, calling attention to occasional AI hallucinations within coding assistants.
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Model Validation Best Practices in .NET Using FluentValidation
In this community post, ErfanBaghdadi seeks advice on best practices for implementing model validation in .NET with FluentValidation, focusing on maintainability and clean code.
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SchemaNest: A Fast, Team-Friendly CI/CD-Ready JSON Schema Registry
Authored by R3ym4nn, this article introduces SchemaNest—a fast, DevOps-ready registry for managing JSON Schemas, highlighting its features, team focus, and open-source availability.
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C# Inheritance Puzzle
calorap99 shares a challenging C# inheritance puzzle, inviting readers to predict the console output of a code snippet involving constructors and method overriding.
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[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.
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NetLoom - my new WPF C# network analyzer project
Rywent presents NetLoom, a new WPF C# project focused on network monitoring and analysis, sharing its initial goals and features.
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SpotifyLikeButton: Global Hotkey Utility to Like/Unlike Songs on Spotify
BuildBazaar 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.
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Sanity Check On .NET Framework / Mono / MacOS
Author tparikka discusses the challenges of building and testing .NET Framework 4.8 services on MacOS using Mono, highlighting assembly compatibility issues.
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Deployment versioning challenges across customers and components
Wesleyada highlights the common struggle of managing disparate component versions during deployments and seeks advice on tracking solutions for complex release schedules.
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WinUI OSS Update: Phased Rollout Toward Open Collaboration
Nguyenkien shares news about the WinUI project’s phased transition toward open source collaboration, outlining Microsoft’s efforts to involve the community.
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Complete functional MVP using Copilot.
EasyProtectedHelp describes leveraging GitHub Copilot Pro to create and update a free scientific articles website, sharing insights on its impact.
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Releases and Tags Disappearing: Troubleshooting GitHub Branch and Tag Issues
Discommodian shares their experience with unpredictable disappearance of tags, branches, and releases in their GitHub repository, seeking advice from the community.
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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.
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Agent Can't Memorize the Full Session?
Own-Dark14 highlights a limitation in GitHub Copilot’s session memory, where the agent fails to retain context consistently during code execution.
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Seeking Recommendations for WPF UI Libraries for a Windows Game Launcher
Author 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.
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Why Observability Isn’t Just for SREs (and How Devs Can Get Started)
Authored by elizObserves, this article advocates for making observability a core discipline for developers, not just SREs, and offers a practical entry point for those new to the topic.
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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.
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[kubeseal] Built a small tool to make bitnami's sealed-secrets less painful in GitOps
MrFr0z01 shares a new tool designed to simplify working with Bitnami’s sealed-secrets in GitOps scenarios, targeting Kubernetes DevOps practitioners.
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Long Running Celery Tasks with Zero Downtime Updates
Lazy_Economy_6851 discusses challenges in redeploying an app with Celery-backed long-running jobs, aiming for zero downtime. The post explores risks to running tasks and seeks peer advice on deployment strategies.
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How to Show a Spinner on Form Submit Without Disrupting MVC Behavior
Fragrant_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.
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.NET 8.0 MAUI: How to Set Minimum Window Size for Your Application
Vor__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.
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Structuring CI/CD Pipelines Across Code and Helm Chart Repositories in Azure DevOps
machosalade 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.
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Is C# Dying? A Perspective on Job Markets and Ecosystem Trends
OnionDeluxe 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.
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.NET Aspire – Start Resource on Service Bus Message
LeonardSpencer 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.
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1st GitHub Copilot Custom Chat Competition
Outrageous_Permit154 introduces a GitHub Copilot Custom Chat Mode competition. This initiative invites the community to craft creative Custom Chat Modes using only official tools and included models.
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Save on GitHub Copilot Premium Requests with Extensive Mode Inspired by Beast Mode
cyb3rofficial shares their creation, ‘Extensive Mode’, a robust prompt mode for GitHub Copilot. Drawing inspiration from Beast Mode, it introduces advanced features to support developers in a wide range of coding scenarios.
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Announcing a Flexible, Predictable Billing Model for Azure SRE Agent
Authored by Mayunk_Jain, this article presents the upcoming billing structure for Azure SRE Agent and provides an in-depth look at its AI-driven incident management capabilities and cost models tailored for cloud reliability engineering.
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Wait… Premium requests reset on the 1st of every month??!
In this Reddit post, livejc discusses the billing and premium request reset policy for GitHub Copilot Pro+, raising concerns about transparency and fairness for users subscribing at different times during the month.
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Unpopular opinion == GitHub Copilot is actually amazing vibe coding tool
EasyProtectedHelp explores a range of AI code generation tools, focusing on why GitHub Copilot excels in their developer workflow. The article outlines practical, step-by-step experiences with Copilot, Claude, and GPT-4.1 for planning, coding, and deploying real-world applications.
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Expose AVD Registration Status on Azure VM Objects for Simplified Monitoring
Vu_Hoang suggests exposing Azure Virtual Desktop registration status directly on Azure VM objects to streamline monitoring and automation in enterprise deployments.
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More Type Union Proposals Adopted by the C# Language Design Team
DayYam reports on new type union proposals being adopted by the C# language design team, highlighting upcoming changes for C# developers.
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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.
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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.
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Templates for MVC / Razor Pages with a Modern Frontend Build System
In this article, baunegaard introduces a minimal template repository for ASP.NET MVC and Razor Pages, featuring a modern Webpack-driven frontend approach.
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GitHub Copilot Changelog Thread
Authored by AutoModerator, this thread is dedicated to posting and tracking GitHub Copilot changelogs. It acts as a resource for developers keen on staying updated with Copilot enhancements.
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AspNetCore.SecurityKey: API Key Authentication for ASP.NET Core Applications
Authored 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.
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10 Creative Use Cases for Azure Communication Services
In 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 communication solutions.
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A new problem - I didn't use all my GitHub Copilot premium requests last month
In this post, thehashimwarren discusses their GitHub Copilot premium request usage, exploring allocation resets and strategies for AI model usage management as a developer.
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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.
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Converting Page or Append Blobs to Block Blobs with Azure Data Factory
In this article, SaikumarMandepudi explains how to use Azure Data Factory to convert page or append blobs into block blobs, enabling access tier changes and storage cost optimization.
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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.
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August 2025 Community Project Showcase: C# Side Projects
AutoModerator 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.
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Free Post Fridays is now live, please follow these rules!
Authored by AutoModerator, this post announces the launch of Free Post Fridays and provides clear rules for community participation, emphasizing Azure relevance.
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Is It Worth Getting Into WPF or Is There Something Better Ahead?
In this post, dino_tu discusses the relevance of WPF and desktop development amidst a saturated web development market, questioning if modern technologies pose a threat.
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Azure Functions vs Logic Apps vs Power Automate: When to Use What?
Authored by JohnNaguib, this article provides a practical comparison between Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Power Automate, guiding architects and consultants on when to use each Microsoft automation platform.
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Federated Identity in Azure: Seamless Access with External Identity Providers
Authored by JohnNaguib, this article delves into how Microsoft Azure facilitates seamless access and secure authentication using the Federated Identity pattern with external identity providers.
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Questions About Azure DevOps Backlogs: Closed Work Items & Iteration Filtering
Ozzy_Lemmy_is_god raises two detailed questions around Azure DevOps backlog functionality and iteration filtering, delving into changes in closed work item visibility and team-based backlog configuration.
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Integrating PMO Project and Operational Backlogs with Azure DevOps Boards
Acrobatic-Lychee3314 discusses strategies for consolidating project and operational tasks for technical teams using Azure DevOps Boards, emphasizing unified management for both PMO-driven and ad-hoc work.
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Building an AI Extension to Enhance Azure DevOps Pull Request Reviews
TechieRedditer introduces a home-built AI assistant for Azure DevOps, offering automated PR reviews, instant work item queries, and honest insights into its capabilities and limitations.
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Ansys Minerva Simulation & Process Data Management Architecture on Azure
Sunita_AZ0708 examines the technical architecture and deployment strategies of Ansys Minerva’s Simulation and Process Data Management platform on Azure, addressing reliability, security, backup, and VM recommendations.
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Dependency Agent Alternatives
Authored by Cory_Matieyshen, this article addresses alternatives to the now-retired Azure Dependency Agent, sharing suggestions and key features of recommended solutions.
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MCP Bootcamp: APAC, LATAM, and Brazil – Learn Model Context Protocol Integration, LLMs, Azure, and Copilot
Author 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.
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Build. Secure. Launch Your Private MCP Registry with Azure API Center.
In this article, JuliaKa explores how organizations can harness Azure API Center to build secure and governed private MCP registries, supporting enterprise AI development.
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Unlocking Innovation with Azure AI Foundry Agent Service
JohnNaguib explores the Azure AI Foundry Agent Service, detailing how Microsoft’s latest Azure AI Studio feature streamlines building and managing multi-agent AI systems.
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Unit Test Code Coverage Options in VS 2022 Pro for C Projects
jamawg shares practical strategies for obtaining unit test code coverage in Visual Studio 2022 Professional when working with C code, focusing on viable DevOps approaches.
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Boosting Performance with the Materialized View Pattern in Azure
Authored by JohnNaguib, this article delves into the Materialized View pattern and its application in Microsoft Azure for optimizing data system performance.
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Cache-Aside (Lazy Loading): Load Data into a Cache on Demand in Azure
JohnNaguib discusses the effectiveness of the Cache-Aside pattern for optimizing performance in Azure applications, focusing on Azure Cache for Redis.
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Widget Creation with Xbox Game Bar SDK: UWP Workload Missing in Visual Studio 2022
Separate_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.
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Announcing GA of Bicep Templates for Microsoft Entra ID Resources
Dan_Kershaw introduces the general availability of Bicep templates for Microsoft Entra ID, highlighting improved IaC workflows and new deployment integrations.
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Strategies for Migrating Backup Data from Datto Cloud to Azure
Armlessbastard outlines the challenges and considerations in moving backup data from Datto cloud or on-prem devices to Azure, seeking community advice and sharing preliminary solutions.
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Important Changes to App Service Managed Certificates: Is Your Certificate Affected?
azredditj discusses important upcoming changes to Azure App Service Managed Certificates, urging users to review and verify their certificate status.
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Mastering Agent Governance in Microsoft 365
In this comprehensive guide, Chad Stout walks IT leaders and compliance officers through a practical, phased approach to governing AI agents in Microsoft 365, especially in regulated industries.
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Determine Onboarding Methods in Defender for Endpoint - Part 1
edgarus71 details approaches for onboarding devices to Defender for Endpoint, distinguishing between methods like Intune, GPO, and MCM, and providing troubleshooting advice.
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Forcing Chain-of-Thought to Non-Thinking Models in AI IDEs like VS Code & Copilot
Authored by Cobuter_Man, this article details a strategy for enhancing planning and brainstorming workflows in AI IDEs like VS Code with Copilot by applying Chain-of-Thought techniques to non-thinking models using the APM Agent Mode.
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Issues Recreating Azure Network Gateway for Upgrading Public IPs
Authored by Dave_PW, this post discusses the challenges with recreating an Azure network gateway for a public IP upgrade, analyzing connectivity and maintenance implications.
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Azure Automation Introduces PowerShell 7.4, Python 3.10, and New Runtime Environment
Nikita_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 enterprise automation.
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Are Snapshots Suitable for One-Time Backup in Azure?
Izual_Rebirth explores whether Azure snapshots are a practical solution for a one-off backup of an inactive, archival VM, drawing comparisons to on-premises environments.
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Is Azure Vision Studio Dead?
Author damianvandoom outlines difficulties encountered when using Azure Vision Studio for object detection, particularly in training custom datasets and facing deprecated APIs.
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Copilot is Lying About Seeing My Code
KingPvzYT 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 transparency.
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Comprehensive Guide to Seamless File Synchronization Between On-Premises Servers and Azure
Authored by Maria-Rezapour, this article explores Azure File Sync, guiding readers in synchronizing on-premises file servers with Azure for a hybrid cloud storage approach.
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Best Prompt Engineering Tools (2025) for Building and Debugging LLM Agents
Educational-Bison786 shares an updated roundup of prompt engineering tools invaluable for those building and refining LLM agent systems, with insights into each tool’s strengths and recommendations for serious agent developers.
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Inherited a Large Azure Environment: Seeking Guidance as a New Cloud Architect
Cybertron2600 discusses inheriting a sprawling Azure environment as a cloud architect and asks for advice on managing and understanding it.
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Unlocking Hidden Acrylic/Mica Style UI in Visual Studio 2022
YouKnowWhyNo guides readers through enabling a hidden Acrylic/Mica UI style in Visual Studio 2022, offering clear steps for customization.
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Understanding Costs and Storage for Azure Cloud Shell and File Persistence
Authored by smydsmith, this article discusses the costs and details of using Azure Cloud Shell’s file storage, specifically addressing questions about licensing, pricing, and storage persistence within Azure environments.
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Azure Tag Best Practice: Staging Tags Before Server Onboarding
Author jyoungii asks the community about best practices for staging and managing Azure tags for patching and onboarding servers, specifically in the context of Azure Arc.
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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 specialists.
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[Bug] “Commit changes” button remains active during GitHub file upload — causes incomplete commits
Abey_lawda_ka_reddit outlines a GitHub UX bug where the “Commit changes” button is prematurely enabled during file uploads. The post calls for feedback and discusses the potential impact of this issue.
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Enforcing PR Branch Policies with Multiple Required Pipelines in Azure DevOps
Panzerbjrn and other community members discuss how to enforce that PRs in Azure DevOps are only merged if specific pipelines (X & Y) both succeed. The thread includes setup guidance and clarifies differences between classic and YAML pipelines.
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Gemini Pro Fails More Often Than Not
ChomsGP describes recurrent problems with the Gemini Pro model in GitHub Copilot, contrasting it with more stable alternatives, and raises concerns about its reliability and value.
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How I Levelled Up My GitHub Copilot Prompts with Instruction Files and Context Engineering
In this article, Neat-Huckleberry-407 explains how they improved their GitHub Copilot prompt effectiveness using instruction files and context engineering.
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LMAO Did I Do Something Wrong?
Yourmelbguy humorously shares an image depicting a seemingly annoyed response from GitHub Copilot, prompting discussion about AI behavior.
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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.
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Weird Unhandled Exception Errors in Visual Studio After Windows 11 Update
Quiet_Equivalent_569 details an issue with unhandled exceptions in Visual Studio after a Windows 11 update, looking for troubleshooting advice.
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Migrating Classic Azure DevOps Pipelines to YAML for Multi-Repo Apps
DrippinInSuccess 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 shared by experienced engineers.
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Understanding GitHub Environments and Deployments: A Practical Overview
In this article, NatoBoram demystifies GitHub Environments and Deployments, describing what they are, how they work, and practical ways developers can use them for organizing secrets and deployment workflows.
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Microsoft launches first Southeast Asia AI research lab in Singapore
Author 108CA reports on Microsoft’s opening of its inaugural Southeast Asia AI research lab in Singapore, signaling an investment in regional AI advancement.
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Missing 'Enable Copilot' Checkbox in Word and PowerPoint Despite M365 Copilot License
LynxV1 discusses a missing ‘Enable Copilot’ checkbox in Word and PowerPoint, despite holding the correct license, and highlights conflicting information from Microsoft’s documentation and support.
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Dynamic Azure DevOps MCP Server for Seamless Context Switching in Claude Code
OkAdministration2514 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.
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Managing Key Vault URIs Across Environments in GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Pipelines
Azure DevOps shares practical advice on securely managing Key Vault URIs in CI/CD pipelines across dev and prod environments, highlighting different approaches for Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
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Visual Studio might be getting its biggest upgrade in years, and it'll include AI
Author thetechminer shares insights into a potential major upgrade for Visual Studio, focusing on AI-driven improvements.
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Agent feedback is the new User feedback
In this article, lchoquel examines the crucial differences between agent (LLM) and human user feedback in software development. The author argues that agent feedback, being brutally honest and unemotional, offers a unique perspective that can rapidly identify weaknesses in products and documentation. By integrating agent-driven testing and co-design early in the development cycle, developers can iterate faster and address fundamental issues before engaging with human users. The piece introduces the concept of the Minimum Agent Prototype (MAP), which allows for cheap, rapid prototyping with agents, ultimately aligning products more closely with user needs.
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Confidence Score Decline in Document Intelligence Custom Extraction Models with New Layouts
aristotelisc describes an experiment using Azure Document Intelligence to train custom extraction models, highlighting how introducing new document layouts led to persistent confidence score drops. The author seeks community insights on this behavior.
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Implementing dependsOn Chain Inside Looped Resources in ARM Templates for Azure Backup
AdPsychological9128 discusses their struggle with enforcing a dependsOn chain within a loop of ARM template resources for Azure file share backup, and seeks community solutions.
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Fixing Node.js Version Mismatch in Azure Web App Service Deployment
Logical-Try6336 shares troubleshooting steps for fixing a Node.js version issue during Azure Web App Service deployment with Azure DevOps.
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My free AI Course on GitHub is now in Video Format
Tailor-Equivalent, a Solution Architect at Microsoft, announces the release of a free and comprehensive Generative AI course on GitHub. Drawing from extensive experience in building production-grade AI applications, the author aims to share valuable insights and knowledge with the community. Feedback from users and peers is encouraged to continually improve the course, which has already received positive responses.
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Developing a Web Browser and Console Log Extension for Visual Studio
ggobrien 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.
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Microsoft's AI Doctor MAI-DxO has crushed human doctors
Authored by deen1802, this article discusses Microsoft’s recent breakthrough in AI healthcare technology with the Microsoft AI Diagnostics Orchestrator (Mai Dxo). The AI demonstrated significantly higher accuracy than human doctors in a controlled test, indicating a major leap forward in medical diagnostics.
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Should I Build for Azure DevOps? Exploring Market Potential for Outlook Add-ins
Floating-pointer shares their experience building Outlook add-ins integrated with Azure DevOps (ADO) and TFS. The post discusses transitioning legacy COM-based tools to modern platforms and seeks advice regarding market potential and advertising approaches.
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VS Code Extension: Preview Mermaid Diagrams in Markdown for Azure DevOps
mavsankar 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.
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Microsoft at Black Hat USA 2025: A unified approach to modern cyber defense
Authored by Elliot Volkman, this article highlights Microsoft’s plans for Black Hat USA 2025, focusing on their AI-driven security platform.
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Challenges Migrating Teams and Areas Structure from TFS to Azure DevOps
Author theguru1974 shares their experiences and concerns when migrating from TFS to Azure DevOps, particularly around how Teams and Areas are handled within the work tracking system.
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Workaround for Azure ARM 800 Resource Limit When Deploying Data Factory
jessred99 raises a challenge in deploying Azure Data Factory via Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, encountering the ARM 800 resource limit.
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Seeking Advice on Deployment Pipeline Design for Multi-Environment, Role-Based Server Setups
Effective_Being_8048 asks for practical advice on architecting a deployment pipeline that manages multiple environments, server roles, and application dependencies without hardcoding configurations. This summary explores their setup, challenges, and desired solutions.
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Test Plan: How to Get the Latest 'Test Case Result' for All Test Cases in Azure DevOps
Author penelope77 describes a challenge in Azure DevOps: extracting all test cases with their latest results from a master test plan, highlighting current limitations.
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How to Auto-Resolve 100+ Merge Conflicts by Accepting Incoming Version for All Files?
Dazzling_Touch_9699 seeks advice on efficiently resolving over 100 merge conflicts by keeping incoming branch changes using Visual Studio.
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Visual Studio Has Most Git Features I Need—Except Worktree, So I Built an Extension for It
Creative-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.
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Decoupling Views and ViewModels in CommunityToolkit.Mvvm
CSharpDev delves into practical approaches for decoupling WPF views from view models using CommunityToolkit.Mvvm, weighing classic ViewModelLocator and modern DI solutions.
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Missing feature in VS Code version 1.102.0 - option to close copilot changed/modified files
In this brief user report, iammultiman discusses a frustrating change in recent versions of Visual Studio Code related to GitHub Copilot’s user experience.
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Why I changed Cursor to Copilot and it turned out to be the best choice
Author Cobuter_Man, creator of APM, reflects on their year-long experience using AI-driven code editors. After switching from Cursor to VS Code with GitHub Copilot, they critique Cursor’s opaque billing practices and praise Copilot’s transparent limits and performance. The article discusses open-source AI code assistants, the rise of alternatives like Claude Code, and the importance of fair policies and user trust.
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GitHub Copilot coding agent now uses one premium request per session
In a post by sharonlo_, changes to the GitHub Copilot Coding Agent’s pricing are announced. Starting July 10th, sessions initiated through Copilot Coding Agent will consistently require one Copilot premium request, streamlining costs and enhancing predictability for users. This update addresses community feedback and distinguishes the Copilot Coding Agent from agent mode in IDEs, which already bills one premium request per user prompt.
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VS Code June 2025 (version 1.102)
In this article, isidor_n discusses the latest updates to the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code. Readers will learn about new open-source contributions, support for custom project instructions, custom chat modes for specific tasks, and the general availability of MCP support. The article also highlights improved editor experiences for developers and invites questions about these enhancements.
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You're probably using Copilot the wrong way
In 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 value of human oversight, Thershort provides a personal workflow for integrating AI into the development process, offering tips, tools, and warnings for developers eager to leverage AI without losing control over code quality or project direction.
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A follow-up to 'Goodbye Copilot!'...
In this follow-up article, author UsualResult revisits their decision to stop using GitHub Copilot, sharing candid feedback after several weeks of using Cursor as an alternative. The author compares both tools in terms of usability, stability, cost, and the overall developer experience, providing insights into their reasons for switching and ongoing impressions. Their experience offers a useful perspective for developers considering alternatives to popular AI code assistants.
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Search any GitHub repo from agent
In this article, digitarald highlights a powerful yet often overlooked feature of the VS Code agent: searching within GitHub repositories using embeddings for efficient code and prompt discovery. The author demonstrates this capability using the ‘awesome-copilot’ repository and shares an additional tip for enhancing copilot-instructions.md files to improve reference searching. The article provides insights that can streamline your development workflow and make Copilot even more effective.
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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 for software development. The author offers practical advice on prompt crafting, solution architecture, and avoiding common pitfalls encountered by less experienced developers.
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From Vibe Coding to Vibe Engineering: It's Time to Stop Riffing with AI
Tammuz Dubnov, Founder and CTO of AutonomyAI, explores the evolution from unstructured “vibe coding” with AI to systematic “vibe engineering” practices that embed AI within proper constraints and architectural standards.
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Checkbox Symbols Bug in VS Code Copilot Agent Mode
ZomboBrain shares their recent experience using GitHub Copilot Pro within Visual Studio Code to improve their PowerShell scripting abilities.
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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.
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Zero-Trust Agents: Adding Identity and Access to Multi-Agent Workflows
Thia details how zero-trust security and identity management can empower secure, autonomous AI agents by utilizing Azure OpenAI, AutoGen, and WSO2 Asgardeo.
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Building a multi-agent system with Semantic Kernel
In this article, Geekodon presents a practical demo of an agentic AI system built using Semantic Kernel, highlighting key components and workflow strategies.
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Iterate Controls in ASP.NET ListView and Conditionally Remove Panels from Placeholder
In 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 on a row condition.
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Implementation SMTP using MailKit in ASP .NET Core MVC
soumyadipmajumder03 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.
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AMA on GitHub Copilot tomorrow (April 25)
The GitHub team, including CPO Mario Rodriguez, VP of DevRel Martin Woodward, and Pierce Boggan from VS Code, hosted their first official Reddit AMA focused on GitHub Copilot. The session invited users to ask questions about Copilot’s AI agents, agent mode integration in VS Code, AI model developments, GitHub’s company vision, and future plans. This interactive event provided insights straight from the GitHub leaders to the developer community.
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VS Code extension marketplace wars: Cursor users hit roadblocks
Microsoft’s stricter enforcement of its Visual Studio Code extension marketplace terms has left users of Cursor, an AI-powered coding editor, facing new roadblocks—especially with popular Microsoft extensions like C/C++.