developer tools

For enthusiasts who have spent years steeped in the world of terminal-driven workflows on Linux, the arrival and subsequent maturation of the Windows Terminal represents a watershed moment for Windows power users. More than just a replacement for the default console, it has evolved into an...

Microsoft's annual developer conference, Microsoft Build, is set to take place from May 19 to 22, 2025. This year's event is poised to showcase significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly focusing on the evolution of Microsoft's Copilot feature and enhancements to...

The Model Context Protocol (MCP), developed by Anthropic, has emerged as a pivotal open standard facilitating seamless integration between Large Language Models (LLMs) and external tools, systems, and data sources. By standardizing context exchange, MCP enables AI assistants to interact with...

The arrival of Visual Studio Code 1.100 marks a milestone release in Microsoft’s widely adopted code editor, blending unprecedented AI capabilities with a host of user-requested improvements to both its workflow and interface. As millions of developers around the world eagerly adopt the latest...

Microsoft is preparing to thrust artificial intelligence squarely into the spotlight at its annual Build developer conference, a gathering long known for inside baseball discussions on Azure, .NET, and all things enterprise. But in 2025, the company’s AI-powered Copilot, major updates to Windows...

Microsoft's recent recognition as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Low-Code Platforms for Professional Developers, Q2 2025, underscores the company's strategic vision and robust offerings in the low-code development arena. This accolade highlights Microsoft's commitment to empowering developers...

Microsoft’s recent commitment to the open Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) agent interoperability. With support for Google's newly minted A2A protocol, Microsoft aligns its AI strategy with an industry-wide momentum toward open...

In a world where AI-driven innovation is fundamentally altering the career landscape for developers, Amazon’s covert initiative, codenamed Kiro, could mark a turning point for the industry. Internal documents recently surfaced, confirming that Kiro is not merely another marginal upgrade to...

The arrival of Docker Desktop on the Microsoft Store signals a critical evolution in software deployment and management for Windows developers and IT administrators. Traditionally, Docker Desktop—a mainstay for developers working with containerized applications—required a manual download from...

Windows 11, already distinguished by its significant leap in integration of artificial intelligence, is now on the brink of a more dramatic transformation as Microsoft ushers in a new era of AI-powered experiences exclusive to Copilot+ PCs—a move that signals not only technical progress but also...

The growing synergy between Windows and Linux has taken a remarkable leap forward as Fedora Linux becomes an officially supported distribution on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). For developers, IT professionals, and open-source enthusiasts alike, this development fundamentally broadens...

As anticipation builds for Red Hat Summit 2025, all eyes in the enterprise technology sphere turn to the evolving partnership between Microsoft and Red Hat. Microsoft, announced as a platinum sponsor for the event, is set to not only highlight its latest cloud-native solutions but to reinforce...

The recent social media activity of Merill Fernando, a senior product manager at Microsoft, has sparked a nuanced debate about the reality of cross-platform preferences—even among leaders at the world's top software companies. When Fernando tweeted a tongue-in-cheek photo of pop singer Katy...

Integrating artificial intelligence systems with real-time data and tools remains a cornerstone challenge for both independent developers and enterprise teams. The Tavily MCP Server emerges as a solution bridging this gap, leveraging the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow AI models to search...

Curiosity and ambition are the twin engines of every software enthusiast, propelling them to explore beyond the familiar terrains of Windows or macOS. While these mainstream platforms power most personal desktops and laptops, there is a compelling case for venturing into the world of Linux...

Microsoft’s internal culture has always been closely watched, scrutinized for any sign of shifting preferences or competitive doubts—especially when it comes to its never-ending rivalry with Apple. In a surprising turn of events, Merill Fernando, a senior product manager at Microsoft, recently...

The recent decision by Microsoft to block the C/C++ extension for alternative Visual Studio Code (VS Code) distributions has sent ripples through the developer community, igniting debates around digital dependency, open-source ethics, and the future of independent development environments. On...

Here's a summary of the official support for Arch Linux on Windows 11's WSL 2, based on the information from inkl and other sourced reporting: Arch Linux is now officially available for download and install on Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11. This follows recent...

For years, developers faced a rigid ecosystem where the choice of programming language often dictated the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) they could use. From Java’s long-standing partnership with Eclipse to Python developers flocking to PyCharm, language tooling was a strong linchpin...

In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, developers, IT professionals, and even hobbyists are experiencing a pivotal transformation in how software is conceived, built, and maintained. Two years ago, the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT marked a new era—prompting a surge of AI-assisted...