Staying sharp as a developer means finding quick, practical ways to understand how new tools actually work in real scenarios. Curious, for instance, about Microsoft Foundry on Windows? Microsoft Learn makes it easy to dive deeper. It breaks down how you can build and run apps across local devices and the cloud, with clear explanations you can move through at your own pace. Explore this module and so many other Microsoft Learn resources to keep building your skills: https://msft.it/6045vH7JP
Windows Developer
Everything you need to know to develop great apps, games and other experiences for Windows.
Updates
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Windows App Development CLI v0.3 is here! Whether you’re building with WinUI, WPF, WinForms, C++, Electron, Rust, Tauri, Flutter, or Avalonia — the Windows App Development CLI is for you. Now available in public preview, Windows App Development CLI v0.3 includes: - Full run-and-debug experience outside Visual Studio - New NuGet package that enables dotnet run to launch packaged .NET apps - Built-in UI Automation from the command line - And more! Read the blog post from Chiara Mooney to learn more about what's new: https://lnkd.in/eU-sUy5X Visit the GitHub repository: https://lnkd.in/d2qiixqt
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Join us at #MicrosoftBuild June 2-3 in San Francisco! At #MicrosoftBuild you'll learn how to ship smarter AI systems, connect with the developer community, and leave ready to use the latest AI workflows in your projects. Registration is now open: https://msft.it/6049vE3QD
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🎙️ Speechify has launched its native Windows app, bringing powerful voice AI to desktop workflows. With real-time text to speech, voice typing across applications, and the option to run entirely on-device, users can work faster while maintaining control over their data. 🔒 Built for Windows devices across Intel, AMD, and Arm—including Copilot+ PCs—this release makes it easier to listen, write, and interact with content using voice. Learn more about how voice-first workflows are coming to Windows: https://msft.it/6046vDeQC
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We’re excited to announce that Microsoft Foundry Toolkit for VS Code is now generally available 🚀 Previously known as AI Toolkit for VS Code, Microsoft Foundry Toolkit for VS Code reflects our goal to provide a unified developer experience for everything on the Microsoft Foundry platform—helping developers move seamlessly from idea to production with AI. With Microsoft Foundry Toolkit for VS Code, you get: ✨ 100+ models to explore ⚡ Rapid agent prototyping 🛠️ Full debugging + dev tools 🚀 One-click deployment 📊 Built-in evaluation workflows All of this—now available in one integrated experience inside VS Code. Get started today: https://lnkd.in/enm-5zs4
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🌸 Spring is the perfect time to refresh your developer environment. Consider taking a few steps to: 🧹 Clean up unused repositories 🔐 Strengthen security by rotating credentials ⚡ Optimize workflows and update tools A streamlined setup helps improve performance, reduce risk, and keep development moving efficiently.
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Foundry Local is now generally available. It enables developers to run models directly on-device, without relying on cloud infrastructure. For teams building desktop tools, internal applications, or edge deployments, this offers a more self-contained approach: lower latency, offline capability, and tighter control over where data is processed. If you're exploring ways to incorporate these capabilities into existing workflows, Foundry Local is designed to be practical and flexible. Check out our blog post from Sam Kemp to learn more and get started: https://msft.it/6041QfdIc
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Microsoft Build 2026 is just two months away. 👏 Join us in San Francisco for two days of real code, real systems, and real workflows for developers building and scaling AI. 📍 June 2–3, 2026 The session catalog is out today—get a first look at what’s ahead and start mapping your Build experience: https://msft.it/6046Q4aQI
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The latest update from Nikola Metulev to the Windows App Development CLI introduces improvements to help simplify building and packaging Windows apps. With new native .NET support and manifest placeholders, developers can streamline configuration and reduce setup steps when preparing apps for distribution. If you're developing for Windows, explore what’s new in v0.2 and see how it can support your workflow. 🔗 Get started today: https://msft.it/6044Q0UXs
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