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IDC Guest Blog: How micro-credentials can optimize skills in the organization

There’s no question about it: People are the make-or-break element of a high-performing IT organization. To stay competitive, organizations must ensure that they have the right people with the right skills in the right positions. But with accelerating ...

6 Jun 2024

Giving our Azure marketplace images a makeover

We previously announced the addition of new, optimized Azure VM image offers to help you create and test your applications faster and more easily on Azure VMs and the Microsoft Dev Box service. As we continue to evolve and optimize our offers,
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5 Jun 2024

Microsoft Teams for SMBs at M365 Community Conference

It was wonderful to be a part of the M365 Community Conference that took place in Orlando, FL from Apr 30 to May 02, 2024. The event was a great success with over 3000 attendees. However, the highlight for the Teams SMB product team was the engaging di...

4 Jun 2024

Get Hands-On with Visual Studio and Azure: Live at Microsoft HQ this August!

Visual Studio LIVE! Microsoft HQ 2024

August 5-9 | Microsoft Conference Center, Redmond, WA

Join the Ultimate Developer Celebration!

Who’s ready to connect with fellow developers and Visual Studio Product Managers this August at the Microsoft Campus in Redmond? Visual Studio Live!
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4 Jun 2024

Intelligent shared space solutions with Microsoft Teams

In today's diverse work environment, we understand that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to shared spaces and devices. Each organization has its unique spectrum of needs, and at Microsoft, we believe in providing solutions that cate...

4 Jun 2024

Introducing the Revamped Visual Studio Resource Explorer

With the recent revamp of Visual Studio’s Resource Explorer, developers are in for a treat! We’re thrilled to unveil the reimagined Visual Studio Resource Explorer, and trust us, it’s a game-changer.

Developers who manage resources in Visual Studio will be delighted to learn that we have finally updated our out-of-the-box resource management experience to better accommodate the needs of the modern .NET developer.
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4 Jun 2024

What’s New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Build 2024 Edition

This special edition of “What's New in Microsoft Teams” highlights exciting features and improvements that we are announcing at Microsoft Build 2024. Read on to learn more about features that will help developers be more productive and collaborate in T...

31 May 2024

A modern Extension Manager has arrived with Visual Studio 17.10

We’re bringing our updated Extension Manager to all users! Over the last year, we’ve made our updated Extension Manager available as an optional preview feature and have been asking you to let us know what you think. Based on your incredible feedback,
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29 May 2024

May patches for Azure DevOps Server

This month, we are releasing fixes that impact our self-hosted product, Azure DevOps Server.

The following version of the product has been patched.

Azure DevOps Server 2019.1.2 Patch 9

If you have Azure DevOps Server 2019.1.2, you should install Azure DevOps Server 2019.1.2 Patch 9.
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29 May 2024

VisualStudio.Extensibility 17.10: Debug your extensions with the Diagnostics Explorer

Imagine creating extensions that run faster and smoother than ever before! If you haven’t been following along lately, we’ve been working on improving the VisualStudio.Extensibility SDK. VisualStudio.Extensibility helps you build extensions that run outside the main IDE process for improved performance and reliability.
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29 May 2024

Updates for Town Hall in Microsoft Teams and Teams Live Events

Our goal in Teams is to make hybrid work and communication easier and more inclusive than ever before. This pursuit is core to the effort we put into creating meaningful connections between people through our end-to-end events platforms, whether one-to...

28 May 2024

Developing cloud-native apps with .NET Aspire and Visual Studio

We’re excited to introduce the general availability of .NET Aspire, a comprehensive stack aimed at simplifying the way .NET cloud-native apps are built and managed. .NET Aspire offers developers like you an improved, opinionated framework for constructing distributed applications, ensuring a seamless and consistent development experience.
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24 May 2024

First preview of Visual Studio 2022 v17.11

We are excited to announce the release of Visual Studio 2022 v17.11 Preview 1, the first preview of our next update for Visual Studio 2022. This preview focuses on quality-of-life improvements for all developers and workloads. See the release notes for full list of features.
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22 May 2024

Maximizing joy and minimizing toil with great developer experiences

The future always starts with developers. They determine the speed of innovation, and never has that been more true than today, in the era of Generative AI. We’re already seeing GenAI have a profound impact on the way that we build applications and collaborate with our colleagues.
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21 May 2024

Visual Studio 2022 17.10 and GitHub Copilot: Your Coding Partner for Faster and Smarter Development

Today, as we kick off the //BUILD 2024 conference, we’re thrilled to share the general availability of Visual Studio 2022 17.10! This release features a new, single GitHub Copilot extension, marking a significant leap forward in AI-assisted development by embedding the power of advanced AI directly into strategic parts of your Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
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21 May 2024

Live at Build: Microsoft Learn releases new AI skill-building resources

Microsoft Learn is excited to be at Microsoft Build again this year with a fantastic new onsite presence and to share announcements about new resources to support AI skill-building.

When it comes to AI, having the right resource...

21 May 2024

New capabilities to help you manage Microsoft Teams channels from creation to archival

Successfully navigating a fast-paced workplace requires teams to collaborate closely and share the same information. Channels facilitate this by bringing people together for common functions, projects, or interests. Designed for enduring collaboration,...

17 May 2024

Evolving Microsoft Credentials for Dynamics 365

Microsoft Dynamics 365 empowers customers everywhere to drive process efficiency and deliver business success. With the introduction of AI and Microsoft Copilot, career growth opportunities are even greater for professionals with technical skills ...

17 May 2024

Prompt Like a Pro: Effectively summarize your channel conversations with Microsoft Copilot in Teams

Keeping up with your information can be a challenge in today’s fast-paced environment. Microsoft Teams channels help you have all your information related to a certain topic in one place. Yet sometimes the conversation progresses fast, and you need hel...

16 May 2024

Improve your code quality with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio

In our previous post, we discussed GitHub Copilot’s Slash Commands, which allow you to trigger specific actions within Visual Studio with simple text-based inputs. Now, let’s explore the /optimize command and its potential to improve code quality in Visual Studio.

Refactoring with /optimize

In a recent exploration by Bruno Capuano,
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16 May 2024

Introducing Microsoft Learn for Organizations Playbook, customizable Plans

As AI changes the way everyone works, many organizations struggle to take advantage of its transformative potential. If you’re like the learning managers and team leaders we work with, you’re facing a talent crunch and wondering where to start. Plus, o...

16 May 2024

Get Ready for Visual Studio at Build 2024: Join Thousands Online!

MICROSOFT BUILD 2024

Watch it Live! or On-Demand – Starting Next Tuesday!

Next week, from May 21st, I’ll be diving into Microsoft Build 2024, and I invite you to come along for the ride—virtually! We’ll explore cutting-edge developments in Visual Studio,
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15 May 2024

What to expect from Microsoft Learn at Microsoft Build

Join us for Microsoft Build May 21-23, 2024, which brings together developers, industry disrupters, and cutting-edge technologists to hear about new technologies, share ideas, and learn new skills to build the future. This year you can expand your...

15 May 2024

Mastering Slash Commands with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio

GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant, revolutionizes coding in Visual Studio with its advanced features. In this series, we delve into the efficiency and convenience offered by Slash Commands, elevating your coding workflow.

Introducing Slash Commands

Slash Commands are predefined actions within GitHub Copilot,
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14 May 2024

Empowering teams, strengthening organizations with Microsoft Applied Skills

Cloud computing and the rapid pace of emerging technologies have made identifying and upskilling talent an increased challenge for organizations. And AI is further widening this skills gap. A recent IDC infographic, commissioned by Microsoft, highlight...

14 May 2024

Introducing Plans on Microsoft Learn

At Microsoft Learn, we recognize the importance of continuous learning and skill-building. The skills portfolio that professionals need to thrive in today’s workplace is significantly different than it was a few years ago. According to the World Econom...

10 May 2024

Deploy and manage Shifts to your Frontline teams in Teams Admin Center

Schedule and shift management are a foundational driver of productivity for frontline workforces. Shifts app offers a simple and effective way for managers and workers to manage their schedules with Microsoft Teams.

Previously, IT admins di...

9 May 2024

Azure DevOps Server 2022 Update 2 RC now available

Today we’re thrilled to announce the release candidate (RC) of Azure DevOps Server 2022.2!

This release includes new features that have been previously released in our hosted version of the product. Here are a few of the highlights:
Limits for area and iteration paths

Bypass approvals and checks in pipelines

Improved YAML validation

Azure Artifacts support for Cargo Crates

New Dashboard directory experience

Quick Copy and import for Test Plan or Suite ID
There are more features with this release,
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8 May 2024

Decorate your background – How generative AI backgrounds work, and why you might want to use them

Microsoft Teams has always been at the forefront of innovation, and the Decorate your background feature is no exception. Released in Teams Premium in January 2024, this feature uses generative AI to create an artificial version of the user’s real back...

7 May 2024

Using GitHub Copilot as your Coding GPS

In this series, we delve into GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio, showcasing how it aids coding. GitHub Copilot functions as a coding GPS, guiding you through software development in Visual Studio. In our new short video, Bruno Capuano shows how this smart coding assistant boosts coding efficiency and quality.
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7 May 2024

Boost your career with the help of our latest Azure skilling resources

Like a fast-approaching deadline on a crucial project, the pace of technological advancement can feel daunting. With rapid developments in areas such as AI, cloud optimization, app development, and data analysis, what’s the best way to advance your car...

7 May 2024

What’s New in Microsoft Teams | April 2024

If you're looking for ways to boost your productivity with Microsoft Teams, you're in the right place. In this blog post, we'll share the latest features and improvements that have rolled out in April, covering everything from chat to meetings and town...

2 May 2024

Discover why over 20 million PSTN users trust Microsoft Teams Phone

Good things happen when you integrate smart, reliable calling into the flow of work. The flexible and intelligent capabilities of Teams Phone empower your team to create rich engagements, increase productivity, and save time.
Plus, you can rest easy kn...

30 Apr 2024

Prompt Like a Pro: Get to decisions faster in Teams meetings with Microsoft Copilot

In this new normal of more flexible work, decision-making can be a much more complex and time-consuming process. With Microsoft Copilot in Teams, you can get to decisions quicker during and after your meetings – no matter where everyone is connecting f...

25 Apr 2024

Skill up on Modern Work: Quarterly Recap

Welcome to our quarterly blog series designed to help you skill up on Modern Work technologies. Your go-to source for the latest Updates, resources, and opportunities in Modern Work technical skilling.

1. Start your Copilot Journey:
...

25 Apr 2024

Virtual career fairs match employers with skilled job seekers

When the Microsoft Learn Career Connected team realized that it was in a key position to connect two groups in need of an introduction—newly skilled job seekers and employers needing credentialed talent—the idea for virtual career fairs was born. The f...

24 Apr 2024

Free Pure Virtual C++ 2024 Conference

Pure Virtual C++ is our free one-day virtual conference for the whole C++ community. This year it will run on April 30th 15:00 UTC. Sign-up for free to get access to our five sessions on the day and a host of pre-conference content which will roll out in the two weeks leading up to the conference.
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23 Apr 2024