Windows AI Foundry: Building Privacy-Focused AI Apps on Windows
Windows AI Foundry is a comprehensive platform designed to help developers integrate AI capabilities directly into Windows applications. At its core, it focuses on running AI models locally on Windows devices, leveraging hardware acceleration for optimal performance. Instead of relying on cloud services, it provides…
Is .NET Aspire Really Open Source?
.NET Aspire is marketed as a free and open-source platform. That claim, however, deserves closer scrutiny. A deeper look into its internals reveals a proprietary component at the core of its orchestration system—raising serious questions about transparency, licensing, and trust. A Closer Look at the…
Comparison Between TOON and JSON
This article explores the comparison between TOON and JSON, focusing on their purpose, structure, token efficiency, and usage in modern applications, especially in the context of large language models (LLMs). What Is TOON? TOON is a token-oriented object notation designed specifically for AI-based applications. Its…
A Look Back at Classic .NET Security Guidance
Rediscovering an Unexpected Security Treasure A few weeks ago, a discussion around a .NET security vulnerability sparked a deeper dive into the past. That journey led to an unexpected discovery: The Developer Highway Code, a security-focused book that had been sitting quietly in the background…
.NETConf 2025: Key Trends and Takeaways
It’s my favorite time of year — time to put the .NET hat on — because it’s time for .NETConf 2025. Looking back, it’s interesting to see how the focus of the conference has evolved year over year and what that tells us about the…
How to Save .NET Open Source: Practical Ideas for a Sustainable Ecosystem
For years, the .NET open-source ecosystem has struggled with sustainability. Unlike other communities such as Node.js, many .NET developers rely on NuGet packages but have limited mechanisms for directly supporting maintainers. However, there are clear opportunities for improvement — and Microsoft is uniquely positioned to…
How to Deploy an Agent from Microsoft Copilot Studio to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Microsoft Copilot Studio allows users to create intelligent agents that can interact through various channels such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Slack, or Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This guide walks you through the process of creating, publishing, and deploying an agent specifically within Microsoft 365 Copilot…
Top 5 New Features in C# 14 You Need to Know
C# 14 is almost here, and it’s packed with new features that promise to make your code cleaner, safer, and more expressive. After testing it out, I’ve picked my five favorite features—though I’m not entirely sold on one of them. Let’s dive in. 1. Null-Conditional…
Microsoft’s 9.9 Vulnerability in .NET Sparks Global Concern: What’s Really Going On
It’s the highest-ever vulnerability score in .NET’s history — a staggering 9.9. The issue has been open for a week now, and the developer community is buzzing with concern. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening, why everyone is talking about it, and what…
List Management in Microsoft Copilot Studio
The List Management feature in Microsoft Copilot Studio is designed to help you work with data objects — retrieving, modifying, and synchronizing them with external sources. What Is List Management List management involves handling collections of data (objects). For example, imagine you have a dataset…