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Project Zenith proves that a bloat-free Windows 11 can exist. Why is Microsoft reserving it for developers with 64GB of RAM?

Spread the loveVisual Studio Code, often simply called VSCode, has become the go-to code editor for developers worldwide. Its flexibility and powerful features make it a favorite among programmers.

Spread the loveWhen you’re diving into the world of software development, few tools are as essential as API development apps. They streamline communication between different software applications, ...

Microsoft's editors remain prominent in the 2026 developer survey, while GitHub Copilot trails Claude Code and ASP.NET Core ranks fourth among web technologies.

Excel is still my spreadsheet workhorse, but VS Code handles the awkward file-level jobs I don't want Excel touching.

Some Copilot agent activity was omitted from usage reports or attributed to Copilot CLI. IDE updates restore reporting, but historical gaps cannot be repaired.

Today we are highlighting improvements across a few key open-source projects many of you already use, as well as updates to Windows ML. To empower developers, we must support the broad range of tools ...

Microsoft's .NET 11-era overhaul adds project caching, Native AOT, faster builds and richer project-file tooling.

From the night in question in 2024 to the university’s response and the student’s lawsuit, these are the key dates. Follow President Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that ...

A group of VS Code theme extensions linked to GlassWorm, a malware campaign targeting developers. Their investigation ...

Marit van Dijk is a Java Champion and Developer Advocate at JetBrains with over 20 years of software development experience. She’s passionate about building great software with great people, and ...