Microsoft previews AI ‘building blocks’ for .NET

Microsoft is previewing packages geared to integrating generative AI services into .NET applications. Called Microsoft.Extensions.AI.Abstractions and Microsoft.Extensions.AI libraries, the packages are available in preview as of October 8. The packages are described...

Deno 2.0 arrives, ready to battle Node.js

Deno 2.0, a major update to the open source Deno runtime for JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly, is now available as a production release. It emphasizes backward compatibility with the rival Node.js runtime and NPM and a stabilized standard library. Proponents...

WebSockets under the hood with Node.js

WebSockets is a network communication protocol that enables two-way client-server communication. WebSockets are often used for applications that require instantaneous updates, using a persistent duplex channel atop HTTP to support real-time interactions without...