⚡️ 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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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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Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer now supports Dark Mode
Dark Mode is now supported in Cosmos DB Data Explorer.
⚡️ 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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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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Andrew Lock | .NET Escapades
Exploring the (underwhelming) System.Diagnostics.Metrics source generators
In this post I explore the source generators shipped in Microsoft.Extensions.Telemetry.Abstractions, explore the code, and discuss whether I would use them
⚡️ 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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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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Part 2: Building a Python CRUD API with Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB
Series: Building Serverless Applications with Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB In the first post of this series, we focused on establishing the fundamentals of serverless architecture by building and deploying a simple HTTP API using Azure Functions and…
⚡️ 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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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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Performance improvements to MEF-based editor productivity extensions
If you use editor productivity extensions for Visual Studio 2026, there’s good news—they can now load faster! Extension developers with existing MEF-based editor productivity extensions should read this blog to learn about recent changes and how they might…
⚡️ VS Code Engineer Defends Workspace Trust Model
A lively Hacker News debate erupted after Jamf Threat Labs uncovered repo-based attack vectors. A VS Code team member argued that Workspace Trust remains the key defense, even as UX friction tempts users to bypass warnings — a reminder that security design is only as strong as user patience.
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A lively Hacker News debate erupted after Jamf Threat Labs uncovered repo-based attack vectors. A VS Code team member argued that Workspace Trust remains the key defense, even as UX friction tempts users to bypass warnings — a reminder that security design is only as strong as user patience.
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VS Code Team Member Blames User Trust Decisions in Repo-Based Attacks -- Visual Studio Magazine
In a a robust Hacker News thread sparked by Jamf Threat Labs research, a VS Code team member defended the editor's Workspace Trust model as the primary safeguard against repo-based malware -- while acknowledging UX problems that can lead users to click through…
⚡️ Azure NetApp Files adds Elastic ZRS for higher resiliency
Microsoft brings Elastic zone‑redundant storage to Azure NetApp Files, raising the bar for data resiliency and compliance. The upgrade ensures continuous data availability and zero data loss — a vital shift for organizations running mission‑critical workloads in regulated environments.
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Microsoft brings Elastic zone‑redundant storage to Azure NetApp Files, raising the bar for data resiliency and compliance. The upgrade ensures continuous data availability and zero data loss — a vital shift for organizations running mission‑critical workloads in regulated environments.
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Enhanced storage resiliency with Azure NetApp Files Elastic zone-redundant service | Microsoft Azure Blog
Learn how Azure NetApp Files Elastic zone‑redundant storage delivers multi‑AZ resiliency and zero data loss for mission‑critical workloads.
⚡️ WinGet Configuration automates your dev setup
Windows devs can now spin up a fully configured environment with one command using WinGet Configuration files. No more manual installs or endless tweaks — even GitHub Copilot CLI can assist in generating setup configs. It’s a smarter, faster path from blank OS to productive workspace.
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Windows devs can now spin up a fully configured environment with one command using WinGet Configuration files. No more manual installs or endless tweaks — even GitHub Copilot CLI can assist in generating setup configs. It’s a smarter, faster path from blank OS to productive workspace.
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WinGet Configuration: Set up your dev machine in one command
I’ve set up a lot of dev machines in my life. Traditionally, this takes a lot of time to get everything just right, but now there’s a faster way with WinGet Configuration files. Let me show you how to go from a fresh Windows install to a fully configured…