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When it comes to AI, bigger isn’t always better
Enterprise AI tends to default to large language models (LLMs), overlooking small language models (SLMs). But bigger...
Making good choices: How to get the best from Python tools
The way to get the best from Python, aka “the lingua franca of AI,” is by knowing both its traps and its treasures....
VS Code 1.104 emphasizes AI model selection, agent security
Visual Studio Code 1.104, the latest release of Microsoft’s popular code editor, features flexibility for models in...
How LinkedIn built an agentic AI platform
Basic chatbots get much of the publicity associated with modern AI platforms, but they have limited use cases,...
How to implement caching in ASP.NET Core minimal APIs
When working with ASP.NET Core applications, there are several ways in which you can enhance your application’s...
Unlocking LLM superpowers: How PagedAttention helps the memory maze
Large language models (LLMs) like GPT and PaLM are transforming how we work and interact, powering everything from...
JFrog announces ‘agentic repo’ for AI-driven development
JFrog has introduced JFrog Fly, an offering the company describes as a zero-config, “agentic repository” for...
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Databricks automatic identity management
Now you can streamline identity lifecycle operations using Azure Databricks automatic identity management. With this...
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in Austria East and Chile Central
Now you can deploy Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in the Austria East and Chile Central regions. Learn...
[In preview] Public Preview: Azure MySQL Self Heal
You can now use self-healing tools to proactively resolve common server issues—without opening a support case. The new...
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure MySQL Extended Support
To help you manage your MySQL upgrade timelines with greater flexibility, we’re introducing Extended Support for Azure...
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Database for MySQL 8.4
Announcing the general availability of Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server version 8.4. With this release, you...
[In preview] Public Preview: File share centric management model (Microsoft.FileShares) for Azure Files
To simplify the experience of creating and managing file shares in Azure, Azure Files now supports a file...
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure D192 Sizes in the Azure Dsv6 and Ddsv6-series VM Families
Announcing the addition of the D192 size to the Azure Dsv6 and Ddsv6-series Virtual Machines families, powered by the...
.NET 10 moves to release candidate stage
Microsoft’s planned .NET 10 software development platform has reached the release candidate (RC) stage, with...
Organize Rust projects for faster compilation with Cargo workspaces
Simple projects in the Rust language are typically made up of a single crate. But the cargo project management utility...
Six hard truths for software development bosses
It’s tough out there for software development managers. The job is not easy. Managing people is hard enough, but...
9 vital concepts of modern JavaScript
Modern JavaScript puts you in the center of an enormously powerful language and ecosystem. As a result, the...
JDK 26: The new features in Java 26
Java Development Kit (JDK) 26, a planned update to standard Java due in March 2026, now has its first three features...
[In development] Private Preview: Azure AMD-based Dasv7, Easv7, and Fasv7-series Virtual Machines
The general purpose Dasv7 and Dalsv7, memory-optimized Easv7, and compute-optimized Fasv7, Falsv7, Famsv7 VMs, are now...