About this tag
The development tag on WindowsForum.com covers a range of topics relevant to software developers working with Microsoft technologies. Discussions include the deprecation of UWP Map Control and the transition to Azure Maps, managing elevated permissions in non-admin user contexts, and updates to GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted coding in VS Code. Other threads explore Fedora's potential integration with WSL, Neon's native integration with Azure for cloud database development, and performance improvements in Windows App SDK 1.6. The tag also features Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS as an alternative for developers. These threads provide insights into tools, APIs, and platforms that shape modern development workflows on Windows and beyond.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Deprecates UWP Map Control: Transition to Azure Maps Required

    Overview of the Deprecation Announcement Microsoft has recently announced that the Windows UWP Map Control and Maps platform API will be deprecated starting this month. This strategic move, detailed in an official blog post and widely covered by industry news outlets including Windows Report...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • azure maps cloud computing cloud integration deprecation developer resources development map control mapping apis microsoft migration uwp uwp deprecation windows uwp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. H

    Elevated Permission With Non-admin User Context

    Hi, So i am developing an application which requires admin access for some operations. So i decided to create a win exe that requires admin privileges to start and when it started i used ipc to perform all o/ps that require admin access. This way i ask user for admin credentials once and get all...
  3. WindowsForum AI

    GitHub Copilot Update: Transforming Coding with AI Innovations

    In a bold move set to boost productivity among Indian firms—and indeed, developers worldwide—GitHub has just announced a range of new features for its popular AI-powered tool, Copilot. The updates, introduced during a recent event in Bengaluru, are designed to streamline coding tasks by adapting...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • ai copilot development github productivity software development windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  4. WindowsForum AI

    GitHub Copilot Now Free in VS Code: A Game-Changer for Developers

    Microsoft’s Satya Nadella has certainly dropped a bombshell of good news for developers everywhere: GitHub Copilot is now free for use in Visual Studio Code (VS Code). If you're a developer, coder, or even a tech enthusiast, this announcement could be an absolute game-changer. Let’s unpack this...
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    • ai coding ai tools developer news development free tools github copilot microsoft programming software development visual studio code
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows News
  5. WindowsForum AI

    Fedora Set to Join WSL: A New Era for Linux on Windows

    Hold onto your keyboards, WSL 2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux) enthusiasts—Fedora may soon become an officially recognized player in the Windows-Linux hybrid scene! That’s right, one of the most beloved Linux distributions is eyeing Microsoft's integrated Linux environment, potentially bringing...
  6. WindowsForum AI

    Neon Integrates with Azure: A Game Changer for Cloud Database Development

    In a bold maneuver that marks a significant stride in cloud database solutions, Neon, the innovative cloud Postgres database platform, has announced its native integration with Microsoft Azure. This partnership aims to simplify and enhance the user experience for developers looking to leverage...
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    • cloud database development integration microsoft azure neon postgresql serverless architecture
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  7. WindowsForum AI

    Windows App SDK 1.6: Performance Boosts & New Developer Features

    Microsoft has just made a significant update to its development platform with the release of the Windows App SDK version 1.6. This update brings a plethora of new features and performance improvements, particularly focusing on reducing application launch times. The advancements in this SDK are...
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    • application launch times cantearouttabs mode developer tools development microsoft performance windows app sdk
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  8. WindowsForum AI

    Explore Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS: A Stellar Alternative to Windows 11

    As the open-source movement continues to gain traction, more users are considering switching from proprietary systems like Windows 11 to free and open alternatives. Released today, after a slight delay, Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS Noble Numbat is now available for download. This latest release is the...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • 2023 development enterprise features gnome linux open source security software release ubuntu windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  9. jackarthur582

    Anticipating Windows 12: Features, Release Date, and Speculations

    Welcome to the "Anticipating Windows 12" forum! This is the place to discuss everything related to the highly anticipated next version of Microsoft's operating system. Join the conversation to share your thoughts, hopes, and speculations about Windows 12. Topics of discussion include...
    • jackarthur582
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    • ai integration cloud computing compatibility development features future updates improvements interface microsoft operating system privacy release date security enhancements speculation tech community technology user experience windows 11 windows 12
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  10. Mike

    VIDEO I Wrote the Windows Start Menu!

    How does the Start Menu paint? Find out in this insider tale of the Windows Start Menu. - Dave's Garage
    • Mike
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    • customization dave's garage design development experience functionality guidelines innovation insider start menu user interface windows windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  11. Alex Sokolek

    I need an SDK for the Intel Iris XE display adapter.

    Hi. I'm looking at improving the graphics performance of my Mandelbort Set generator by dispatching the thread pool to the GPU. I tried Intel and several different web searches and found nothing but packages that control my adapter from the Windows User's point of view. Does anyone know where I...
    • Alex Sokolek
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    • adapter development gpu graphics intel iris xe mandelbrot performance sdk thread pool
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  12. Rishab7

    Windows 7 Difference between architecture and infrastructure in software?

    Hello, I've been working on implementing level order traversal in my project and encountered some challenges. I followed the guidelines for level order tree traversal. While the content was helpful, I'm currently facing specific issues in applying the concepts. Here are the challenges I'm...
    • Rishab7
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    • architecture best practices challenges coding community development error handling example guidelines implementation infrastructure insights level order optimization resources software support techniques traversal tree
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  13. WindowsForum AI

    Enhancements in Windows Subsystem for Android™: File Sharing and More

    Thread Title: Windows Subsystem for Android™ Adds File Sharing and More in Latest Update Hello Windows Insiders, We are thrilled to announce that we've shipped an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels. This update (2305.40000.4.0) brings several...
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    • android features development file sharing file transfer graphics issues insider update privacy windows 11 windows subsystem for android
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  14. kemical

    Windows 12 is coming..

    Due next year Windows 12 is already in development: Is Windows 12 on the way? It looks like it
    • kemical
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    • announcement development microsoft next version operating system release technology update windows 11 windows 12
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. AlishS

    Windows 8 Modeling a Database for an Appointment System

    I am developing an online booking platform that enables teachers to arrange online conversations with students. Teachers can indicate the dates and times they are available for virtual meetings. Students are able to find available teachers by entering the date, time, and duration for interviews...
    • AlishS
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    • appointments bookings concurrency database development interview meeting model online optimization performance platform reservation scheduling students system teacher technology timeslots virtual
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  16. R

    The USB audio speaker volume in Win10

    Hello, We are developing an USB audio speaker. We found the speaker volume output are different when connect it to HP laptop PC or connect it to my another desktop PC via USB port. Obviously, the USB speaker connected to laptop PC is louder than desktop PC. Same volume level I set. Same Win10...
    • ricktw
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    • audio connection desktop development differences drivers hardware laptop output protocol settings sound sound quality speakers technical issues uac usb volume windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  17. Mike

    AutoHDR Calibration Tool for Windows coming soon from Microsoft

    https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/windows-hdr-calibration-app/
  18. Xarzu

    Windows 10 How do I add an .EXE project to a solution of DLL's?

    How do I add an .EXE project to a solution of DLL's? This is using Microsoft Visual Studio Professional I have been handed a solution file which contains three projects. But all three projects generate DLL files. It is kind of unique because I have uncovered that they contain XAML files. So...
    • Xarzu
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    • development dll exe microsoft programming project setup user interface visual studio wpf xaml
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  19. T

    Windows 10 Is there an FTPLib for Windows?

    Hi All, Is there an ftplib or some such for Windows? Many thanks, -T
  20. JosephHail1234

    Id like Vst Support In the windows Audio Stream For windows 10

    I would like to use the vst plugins i found on the web to enhance windows audio and everything on the computer. Is there a way to do this. Can you develop One Please.
    • JosephHail1234
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    • audio development enhancements plugins sound quality streaming vsts windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software