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Uno Platform updates to 5.0
A new release of Uno in advance of .NET 8 adds support for MVUX and C#-based markup.
Oracle unveils Java development extension for Visual Studio Code
Oracle said that its Oracle Java Platform extension would support current JDK releases and the next upcoming JDK version.
Visual Studio Code bolsters command search
A new section in VS Code’s Command Palette search results lists similar commands. September release also introduces support for DWARF debugging of WebAssembly.
Using Visual Studio Code for C# development
Microsoft’s new C# Dev Kit extension for Visual Studio Code turns the programmer’s editor into a complete development environment for .NET.
Microsoft’s C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code reaches GA
C# Dev Kit extension includes core C# language services, IntelliCode assistance, testing, debugging, and project management capabilities. .NET MAUI and Unity support are still in preview.
Visual Studio Code adds port forwarding
Built-in port forwarding system allows developers to share locally running services over the internet with other users.
Microsoft axes Visual Studio for Mac
Microsoft advises current users of Visual Studio for Mac to switch to Visual Studio Code, run Visual Studio for Windows in a VM, or use Microsoft Dev Box on Azure.
Visual Studio Code enhances diff editor, GitHub interop
With VS Code 1.81, the diff editor includes several new features and bug fixes, and the new diff algorithm is enabled by default.
Visual Studio Code stabilizes Remote Tunnels to WSL
Connecting to Windows Subsystem for Linux over Remote Tunnels is out of preview. Group and tab resizing also highlighted in latest VS Code upgrade.
Microsoft unveils C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
The C# Dev Kit extension combines the C# extension with AI-powered code completion, solution management, and integrated testing.
Visual Studio Code 1.79 introduces read-only for files, folders
The latest version of Microsoft’s code editor also offers automatic copying of external files, images, and video.
Visual Studio Code 1.78 debuts profile templates for Python, Java, Angular
The April 2023 release of Microsoft’s programming editor also features new default color themes.
Visual Studio Code 1.77 previews GitHub Copilot chat
Preview of deeper Copilot integration allows VS Code users to view Copilot suggestions inline and ask Copilot questions as they code.
Visual Studio Code 1.76 shines on usability, pytest
February 2023 release of Microsoft’s code editor enhances usability for profiles and remote development, improves IntelliSense for pytest in the Pylance extension.
Visual Studio Code 1.75 brings configuration profiles
Profiles allow VS Code users to create and share configurations for the UI, extensions, settings, keyboard shortcuts, tasks, and user snippets.
Researchers warn of malicious Visual Studio Code extensions
Attackers could easily spoof popular Visual Studio Code extensions and trick developers into downloading them, Aqua Nautilus researchers report.
Visual Studio Code 1.74 boosts remote development
November 2022 release of the code editor previews a remote tunneling capability that allows developers to securely connect to their VS Code machine from any device anywhere.
Visual Studio Code 1.73 shines on Command Center, merge editor
October 2022 release of Microsoft’s code editor also features auto-updates for Markdown links, new Python extensions, Dev Container templates, and more.