development tools

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...

In an exciting development for developers, Microsoft is now rolling out GitHub Copilot integration in the Windows Terminal Canary—for free. This bold move aims to streamline coding workflows through an intuitive, chat-driven interface in the command prompt. Let’s dive into the details of this...

Microsoft has announced that it will retire Azure Data Studio, an application beloved by developers for its lightweight, cross-platform capabilities. Users have until February 28, 2026, to transition away from the platform, after which Microsoft will no longer provide support or updates. As the...

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...

Memory leaks occur when the JavaScript code of an application retains more and more objects in memory that it doesn’t need any longer instead of releasing them for the browser to garbage collect (GC). For long-running apps, small memory leaks of only a few kilobytes can add up to noticeably...

Today at the What's next for Windows — developer event, we'll show you the next era of Windows and how we are embracing Windows == open platform. This means everyone has open access to run the widest range of apps on Windows, enabling all developers to build the apps and experiences that empower...

Our mission is to create one of the most powerful, beautiful, and simple web rendering engines in the world. Our passion is to make it completely open and free for everyone. Today we are proud to introduce the latest evolution of the Babylon Platform, the amazingly simple Babylon.js 4.2. We are...

Microsoft Build 2020 can be defined by a set of ‘firsts’—it’s the first Build of the new decade, the first Build that’s all-digital for 24 hours a day, and the first Build since the new Microsoft Edge launched! We’re learning a lot as we deliver Build and Microsoft Edge in new ways. Last year...

In the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Device Portal now offers several new tools from across Windows to help you location test your UWP, explore Mixed Reality, build new hardware peripherals and test your apps new installation pipeline. It’s a little bit of goodness for everyone, and we’re...

Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Link Removed (Build 16225 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 16225 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from Link Removed. For...

To wrap up the “New Year, New Dev” blog series, we’ll go into using Windows 10 IoT Core and show how easy it is to start developing applications to deploy on IoT devices such as the Raspberry Pi 3. If you haven’t had a chance to read the first two posts in this series, you can find them here...

Overview Symlinks, or symbolic links, are “virtual” files or folders which reference a physical file or folder located elsewhere, and are an important feature built in to many operating systems, including Linux and Windows. The Windows’ NTFS file system has supported symlinks since Windows...

Continuing what we started during the “App Dev on Xbox” event, today we are making available yet another app experience – Atmosphere. In this blog post, you will learn how to get started building great 2D and 3D experiences with Unity and XAML, how to open up your app so other app developers can...