Announcing .NET 11 Release Candidate 1 devblogs.microsoft.com/dotne…

The Repository and Unit of Work Patterns in .NET Do You Still Need Them in 2026? clifftech.dev/blog/the-repos…

Claude Code vs Blazor: How Much Can It ACTUALLY Build? youtu.be/oEEO3IdfVO4?si=OmXS… via @YouTube

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Raw SQL in EF Core 10: FromSql to ExecuteSqlRawAsync, Everything You Need to Know clifftech.dev/blog/raw-sql-i…

A list of C# Source Generators (not necessarily awesome) and associated resources: articles, talks, demos. github.com/amis92/csharp-sou…

We are thrilled to announce that registration for the official Microsoft Build //localhost:accra in-person event is officially open! This is our dedicated local Microsoft Build event in Ghana, focusing on AI applications. Space is strictly limited, so please register only if you are certain you can make it on the day. Date: Saturday, 20th June, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (UTC) Location: Accra Digital Centre, Ring Road West, Accra, Ghana Format: In 🔗 Secure your spot here: developer.microsoft.com/en-u… Note: Once you register, your submission will be processed, and you will receive a confirmation email shortly. You will also be able to download an iCal/Outlook calendar invite to save the date.

Announcing Go support in Azure Functions (Preview) | Microsoft Community Hub techcommunity.microsoft.com/…

Calling All Student Leaders & Tech Enthusiasts in Ghana! The Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors program offers an incredible opportunity to gain real-world experience, build your network, and lead your peers while still in school. Our Ghana student community has a strong history, and we are officially bringing it back bigger and better! We are looking for 10 highly motivated university students who are passionate about Microsoft technologies and ready to step up as Student Ambassadors. Chosen candidates will receive full mentorship to help them grow into world-class community leaders. Not a student? No problem! If you are a graduate or professional passionate about community building and Microsoft tech, we want you too! How to Apply (The Instructions are Simple): Send an email to [email protected] with the following details: 🔰 Why do you want to join? 🔰 Why should we consider you? 🔰 What are you willing to contribute to the community? Note: Space is strictly limited to 10 serious student slots, alongside select community contributors. Make your email stand out!

JavaScript app resources can represent static browser frontends, Node.js servers, SSR frameworks, and specialized resources such as Next.js apps. The deployment decision is less about which AppHost API you started with and more about which resource owns the public HTTP surface in production. aspire.dev/deployment/javasc…

We had an amazing time at the Global AI Accra event, diving into the Microsoft Agent Framework! It’s incredible to see how Microsoft has streamlined AI agent development. We talked about how simple and intuitive the framework is to use, and we even built a live AI chatbot during the session to show it in action. If you are looking to build next-generation AI agents, the Microsoft Agent Framework is absolutely one of the best tools to look into right now. Plus, it offers great flexibility with native support for both Python and C#. Ready to build your first agent? Check out the framework and start experimenting today!

CountryData.js is an offline Node.js library that gives you instant access to world country, state/province, and city data with no API calls, no network required, and full TypeScript support. github.com/Clifftech123/Coun… @JavaScript @nodejs

The next Silicon Valley will come from Africa. I recently sat down with the Testra Podcast to share my experience with Africa’s tech ecosystem. In the conversation, I provided insights into how the ecosystem is evolving and what the future might look like. I also talked about my personal journey and how I became a software engineer, something I hope you’ll find both inspiring and motivating. Listen, get inspired, and help build the ecosystem. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5gB…

No More .sln or .csproj Needed! In .NET If you've been in the .NET world for a while, you know the drill: want to run a quick idea? Spin up a solution, create a project, wrestle with a `.csproj`… all before writing a single line of logic. Those days are over With the latest .NET, you can now build real applications using just `.cs` files, no solution file, no project file, no ceremony. It feels a lot like writing Go or Python: create a file, write your code, run it. That's it. This is a huge win for: 🔹 Rapid prototyping 🔹 Learning & teaching .NET 🔹 Scripting and automation 🔹 Developers coming from Go, Python, or Node .NET is finally shedding the "enterprise-only, heavy tooling" reputation and embracing the lightweight, file-first developer experience the community has been asking for. Want me to make it shorter, more casual, or add a hook about a specific pain point? @aspnet @TheDotNetDev Check this repo: github.com/Clifftech123/dotn…