development tools

With Microsoft officially announcing the end of support for Visual Studio 2015 this October, the countdown is on for developers and organizations still relying on the aging IDE. This pivotal move coincides with the conclusion of Windows 10 support, marking 2025 as a watershed year for legacy...

With the code branch for NetBSD 11 freshly created, the storied BSD operating system is preparing to reinforce its position as a bastion of portability and versatility in the Unix world. This imminent release, less than 18 months after NetBSD 10, comes at a critical juncture for open source, as...

North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group has returned to the international cyber stage with worrying new tactics. In a move that marks a tactical shift from sheer disruption to subtle infiltration, recent research reveals the group is seeding malware-laden open source software, bringing fresh...

Unchecked vulnerabilities in core developer tools can threaten the digital foundation upon which software infrastructure depends, and the recently disclosed CVE-2025-46835 is a prime example of risks that emerge from seemingly innocuous workflows. As the software ecosystem becomes ever more...

For decades, Notepad has held a humble spot on the Windows desktop—a lightweight, no-frills text editor, largely unchanged since its inception in the early days of Microsoft Windows. Its minimalist approach, favoring pure, unformatted text over complexity, has made it invaluable for developers...

NixOS 25.05 "Warbler" has been officially released, marking a significant milestone for this unique Linux distribution. With its declarative configuration model and emphasis on reproducibility, NixOS offers a compelling alternative to traditional operating systems. This latest release introduces...

Microsoft is undergoing a significant transformation, positioning itself at the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Central to this shift is the establishment of the CoreAI – Platform and Tools division, a strategic move aimed at redefining software development through AI...

If you believed artificial intelligence coding assistants peaked back in 2023, you haven’t been paying attention—or maybe you were burned by the baseless hype. Like many an over-promoted rookie, Microsoft Copilot emerged swinging wildly, making plenty of promises but connecting with precious...

Git integration in Power Platform has finally ditched the “preview” label and strutted onto the scene as a generally available, full-fledged feature—no longer the awkward new kid at the DevOps cafeteria. Microsoft’s cloudy ecosystem can now boast a source control experience that feels...

Installing Unix on Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide Imagine having the power and flexibility of Unix right on your Windows 11 desktop without having to dual-boot or rely on a virtual machine. Thanks to the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), developers, students, and tech enthusiasts can...

Microsoft is once again pushing the boundaries of AI-enhanced development by extending its GitHub Copilot Free offering into the realm of the Windows Terminal. The latest update—available exclusively through Windows Terminal Canary—brings AI-driven command-line assistance directly into the hands...

What’s Happening? In an official announcement, Microsoft revealed that Azure Data Studio, which first made its debut in 2018 after initially being known as SQL Operations Studio, will soon join the list of products entering the “Microsoft graveyard.” The long-standing tool for managing...

OpenAI has once again pushed the frontier of AI, launching the advanced o3-mini model now available through the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. For Windows users, developers, and enterprises, this is more than just another update—it's a significant leap that promises enhanced performance, cost...

If you’re a web developer—or even just getting started in the world of web development—you’ve likely stumbled upon XAMPP during your search for simple development tools. The latest version, XAMPP 8.2.12, is officially available, consolidating everything you need into one tidy, open-source...

In a bold move set to transform how developers work, Microsoft showcased a suite of exciting AI-driven tools at the recent GitHub Universe 2024 event. These innovative additions emphasize seamless integration with Microsoft Azure and enhancements to popular environments like Visual Studio Code...

Introduction In a world where coding becomes both easier and more complex, GitHub and Microsoft have been hard at work enhancing their AI-powered programming assistant, GitHub Copilot. As announced in the recent GitHub Universe 2024, the tool is stepping beyond its original boundaries to...

In a surprising twist of events, Microsoft's official Windows 11 virtual machines have vanished from the digital realm, leaving users scratching their heads and wondering about the implications of this sudden disappearance. So, what exactly happened? Spoiler alert: it's not a glitch in the...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into various aspects of computing, and Windows 11 is no exception. Microsoft has embedded several AI-driven features within Windows 11, enhancing productivity, user experience, and security. This article explores the AI enhancements in...

In a recent move that caught the attention of the Windows community, Microsoft has reintroduced certain free virtual machines (VMs) for Windows 11 that were previously removed due to unresolved technical issues. These virtual machines are crucial for developers and users who need an efficient...

With version 99 of Microsoft Edge, DevTools can securely download source maps from the Azure Artifacts symbol server. This means you can use Azure Pipelines to publish source maps to a secure location, and have DevTools retrieve them at runtime and offer a familiar debugging experience by...