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⚡️ ReSharper and Rider 2025.3.2 Bring Polished .NET Updates

JetBrains rolls out version 2025.3.2 of ReSharper, Rider, and .NET tools — a maintenance release that sharpens stability and workflow integration. Users can grab the update directly from within their IDEs, the Toolbox app, or the JetBrains site.

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⚡️ JetBrains ships 2025.3 update for .NET tools

Rider, ReSharper, and the full .NET toolchain just got a 2025.3 refresh. The update improves stability and adds refinements across the stack, including tighter ACP agent integration. Developers can install it right from within the IDE or via JetBrains Toolbox for a smoother upgrade path.

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⚡️ January 2026 Azure SDK Release Highlights

Microsoft ships its January 2026 Azure SDK update, keeping the monthly cadence that developers rely on for cloud stability. The release brings fresh libraries and API updates across services, reinforcing the company’s push for predictable, developer-first iteration in the Azure ecosystem.

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⚡️ Azure Developer CLI boosts config power and speed

The January 2026 update of Azure Developer CLI (azd) focuses on sharper configuration control and measurable performance gains. Microsoft’s developer tool now streamlines environment setup and deployment, cutting friction for cloud projects built on Azure.

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⚡️ F# gets a power boost with Lattice

The latest F# Weekly spotlights Lattice — a step up for developers seeking more expressive and scalable functional code. The new framework sharpens F#’s edge in high-performance data workflows, making typed functional programming even more capable in production-grade environments.

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⚡️ When AI Outgrows Its Own Context Window

Developers are hitting a new scaling wall: large codebases that no longer fit inside an LLM’s context window. As projects grow, models struggle to reason across entire architectures without breaking things. It’s a sharp reminder that AI coding tools aren’t infinite—they’re bounded by their own memory.

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⚡️ Essential Rules for Real-World Software Engineering

Hard-won lessons that separate good engineers from great ones. These principles, forged through trial and error, cut through theory and focus on what actually works when code meets reality. A sharp reminder that true craftsmanship is built on habits, not hacks.

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⚡️ PostgreSQL on Azure gets an AI upgrade

Azure infuses PostgreSQL with deep AI capabilities — from GitHub Copilot integration that streamlines coding to native model management that simplifies deployment. For teams running data-driven apps, this turns a database staple into a smarter, more autonomous platform for AI workloads.

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⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer Adds Dark Mode

Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer finally embraces Dark Mode — a small update with a big usability payoff for developers living in the Azure Portal. It syncs seamlessly with the Portal’s own Dark Mode, bringing visual consistency and less eye strain during long data sessions.

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⚡️ Inside .NET’s System.Diagnostics.Metrics Generators

A deep dive into the source generators in Microsoft.Extensions.Telemetry.Abstractions reveals a mixed bag. While they automate Metrics boilerplate, their design feels underwhelming — limited flexibility, moderate payoff. Useful for light telemetry, but hardly a breakthrough for .NET developers chasing real performance insights.

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⚡️ Building a Python CRUD API with Azure Functions

This part of the Azure serverless series moves beyond the basics — from a simple HTTP API to a full Python CRUD API powered by Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB. The focus: how serverless compute and FastAPI combine to deliver scalable, infrastructure-free apps with clean, modern API design.

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⚡️ Visual Studio 2026 turbocharges MEF extensions

MEF-based editor productivity extensions now load noticeably faster in Visual Studio 2026, cutting startup overheads for developers. Microsoft also highlights VisualStudio.Extensibility, a streamlined way to build and maintain extensions moving forward — less friction, more performance focus.

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