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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about .NET modernization focus on Microsoft's shift from the free .NET Upgrade Assistant to a subscription-based GitHub Copilot app modernization agent. Community members debate the trade-offs between convenience, cost, and control when vendor-built AI agents replace established tooling. The change has sparked controversy among .NET developers, highlighting concerns about paywalls and reliance on AI-driven tools for upgrading legacy applications. This tag covers threads examining the impact of this transition on development workflows and the broader implications for .NET modernization strategies.
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    Upgrade Assistant to Copilot: .NET modernization and paywall impact

    Microsoft’s decision to retire the free .NET Upgrade Assistant in favor of an AI-driven, subscription‑gated GitHub Copilot app modernization agent has lit a furious debate in the .NET community — one that exposes trade‑offs between convenience, cost, and control when vendor‑built AI agents are...
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    • .net modernization automation governance copilot specialization vendor lock-in
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