Weekly roundup of recent posts from major Microsoft, Azure, .NET, GitHub, and Visual Studio developer blogs.
Summary of recent and upcoming changes to Microsoft certification exams, including updates for Azure and cybersecurity.
A daily tech link roundup covering AI models, .NET, web dev, VS Code updates, and software engineering topics from February 6, 2026.
Author discusses appearing on Scott Hanselman's podcast to talk about writing and developer tools.
Microsoft's Azure IaaS and Azure Local updates for late Dec 2025, covering AI platform leadership, storage replication, and ransomware protection.
Analysis of Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative report, emphasizing trust as a core architectural dimension and the risks of timing debt in hybrid infrastructure.
Microsoft's AI strategy pivots from exclusive OpenAI partnership to a multi-model platform, focusing on governance, enterprise integration, and competing in the agent and edge AI markets.
Panel discusses the ROI of agentic AI investments, AI's impact on cybersecurity, and the EU's antitrust investigation into AWS and Microsoft.
Analysis of OpenAI's 2025 recapitalization into a public benefit corporation, Microsoft's $135B stake, and the governance structure for AGI development.
A historical overview of Microsoft's .NET dependency resolution APIs, from IServiceProvider to ASP.NET frameworks like MVC, Web API, and SignalR.
Guide on how to extend Windows 10 security updates for an extra year using Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
James Montemagno discusses Vibe Coding and using Microsoft's AI tools for rapid application development in a podcast interview.
Compares how major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle) are addressing European data sovereignty concerns with new sovereign cloud solutions.
Microsoft releases SQL Server 2022 Cumulative Update 20, detailing its fixes, servicing model, and patching recommendations.
A guide to fixing OneNote when it unexpectedly switches to a simplified 'Sticky Notes' view, restoring the classic interface and controls.
A study guide for renewing the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate certification in 2025, with categorized links to official documentation.
Analyzes Microsoft's inclusion of GitHub Copilot hints in .NET documentation, questioning if it's advertising and discussing its implications.
A developer shares their personal experience and key takeaways from attending the CloudNativeCon + KubeCon Europe conference in Paris.
A developer's analysis of Azure's origins, design philosophy, and how its leadership's background influences its platform for developers versus administrators.
A Microsoft MVP shares their anticipation and plans for the upcoming MVP Summit 2025, focusing on exclusive Microsoft tech insights.
