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Watch Microsoft Security Copilot tackle a live incident end-to-end. In this demo-driven #MSIgnite session replay, we triage alerts, investigate suspicious activity, generate KQL queries, and remediate threats, all with AI assistance.

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A Microsoft 365 Developer account is included with select Visual Studio subscriptions. 💻

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Copilot in VS Code just got C++‑native superpowers. Agent Mode now uses symbol‑level intelligence (defs, refs, call hierarchies) & your active CMake config to build, test, and refactor with real project context — not guesswork.

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A promotional graphic for the Visual Studio February Update. The background is a purple‑to‑pink gradient. On the left, white text reads “Visual Studio February Update” and “Learn about it.” On the right, an illustrated laptop displays the Visual Studio logo on its screen. Two balloons and scattered confetti float above the laptop, and small code‑window illustrations appear on each side, creating a celebratory developer theme.

The Visual Studio February update highlights:
🧩 WinForms Expert Agent
🧪 Copilot C# test generation
⚡ New slash commands
🛠️ C++ MSVC modernization help
🔍 IEnumerable Visualizer DataTips
🧵 Copilot Call Stack analysis
📊 Profiler Agent for unit tests
🔄 Faster Razor Hot Reload
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TFVC Remove Existing Obsolete Policies ASAP - Azure DevOps Blog Get ready for tfvc removing checkin policies. Replace outdated policies before the final phase impacts your check-ins.

FYI, it's time to remove existing obsolete TFVC policies.

Here's how to update policies with Visual Studio ➡️

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Your toolkit is about to expand.
New tools are coming to Visual Studio subscriptions to help you build and deliver.
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MSVC v14.51 Preview is live in VS 2026 Insiders — new C++23 bits, perf wins, and a cleaner opt‑in flow.

If you like your compilers spicy, this one’s worth a spin.
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VS agents just got interesting. Debug, Profile, Test, Modernize — plus custom agents you can tailor to your team’s rules, docs, and systems.
Your IDE now has range.

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VSLive! Redmond delivers the full VSLive! experience, with keynotes, sessions, hands on labs, and the added advantage of being on campus at Microsoft HQ with more Microsoft developers on site.
July 27–31, 2026

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🤖 Visual Studio just unlocked a whole crew of agents — built‑in AND build‑your‑own.
🕵️‍♂️ Debugger Agent → reads your call stacks
⚡ Profiler Agent → spots bottlenecks
🧪 Test Agent → generates tests that match your project
🛠️ Modernize Agent → upgrades .NET + C++ with context
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vcpkg just delivered a fresh batch of goodies for VS devs:

📦 82 new ports
🔄 500+ updates
🎮 Xbox GDK support
🧹 Cleaner upgrade output
🐛 Lots of fixes + polish

Your C++ workflow just got smoother.
🥽 👇 Dive into what’s new + what it means for your C++ workflow
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Let's catch up on the Uno Platform
🔎 Now With AI! 🔍️
In today's #VSToolbox...
- Overview of Uno Platform and new AI support
- Building your first Uno Platform app
- Using Hot Reload and Hot Design
- Using GitHub Copilot with Uno Platform MCP servers
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Pluralsight is included with select Visual Studio subscriptions and offers expert led courses and skill paths across C#, Azure, ASP.NET Core, React, and more.
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Proactive database management starts with visibility.
See how Database Watcher supports a proactive DBA approach, from Daniel Taylor’s session at Live! 360 Orlando.
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One of the biggest wins with C# source generators is feedback speed.
Change a model, save, and the generated code updates automatically.
More on source generators from Live! 360.
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Ever wish package security felt… less like detective work and more like a quick visual check? Visual Studio’s NuGet Audit Sources UI now puts your supply‑chain health right where you can see it. Clean sources, clear insights, calmer coding.
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Most code runs everywhere.
Blazor Hybrid and .NET MAUI compile shared code across platforms, while platform folders support targeted platform specific behavior.
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Visual Studio 2026 now ships with MSVC Build Tools 14.30–14.43, giving C++ devs full compatibility with VS 2022 projects — no toolset shuffle required.
Details: devblogs.microsoft.com/cppblog/msvc...

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A highlight from Live! 360 Orlando shows how ASP.NET Core service discovery supports APIs and front ends in production.
Service discovery is key when applications depend on multiple services.
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Debugging without guesswork.
At VSLive! Orlando, Debug with Copilot walked through failures step by step, making the debugging process easier to understand.
Learn more, youtu.be/iFjQghRbJUw

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AI‑powered unit tests are now built into Visual Studio 2026.
Copilot Testing generates tests, runs them, fixes failures, and gives you a clean coverage summary — all from a single @Test prompt.
Read the blog: is.gd/YG11fP

What if creating a pull request started with guidance instead of typing?
A custom GitHub Copilot agent autonomously completes #CICD optimization work and delivers a pull request ready for review, highlighting how agentic workflows change the developer role.
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When a cache expires under load, things can get messy fast.
A production lesson from Live! 360 Orlando explains how HybridCache prevents cache stampedes by blocking concurrent callers.
Watch to learn more: youtu.be/PqvvlmUA7IU

Next level debugging with GitHub Copilot.
Learn how Copilot explains variable values to help you understand your code. Watch the full video: youtu.be/iFjQghRbJUw

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VS Code is great for lightweight development. Sometimes you need a more robust IDE. You may qualify for Dev Essentials, which includes Visual Studio Community. Use a full featured IDE when your work calls for it.

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