In this post I show some of the new features in Git 2.54 including simple rebases with git history, config-based hooks, and stats with git repo structure Link to article: https://andrewlock.net/new-features-in-git-2-54-easier-rebasing-hooks-and-statistcs/

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Install trusted skills once, then use them across agents and projects. Two new features have just arrived in AI Assistant to address this issue: the skills manager and the skill repository. Together, they make skills easier to discover, trust, and reuse. Instead of keeping skills tied to one agent or project you can …

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Learn how to use enum in C# from scratch. Covers declaring enums, assigning values, casting, comparing, iterating, and the best practices every C# developer should follow. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/04/27/how-to-use-enum-in-c-declaration-values-and-best-practices

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Python Environments — April 2026 Release We're excited to announce the latest update to the Python Environments extension for Visual Studio Code. This release focuses on startup performance, reliability, Link to article: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/python/python-in-visual-studio-code-april-2026-release

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Azure Data Studio (ADS) retired on February 6, 2025, and support ended on February 28, 2026. The recommended path forward is Visual Studio Code with the MSSQL extension. If you used ADS daily, this guide gets you productive quickly in VS Code. The focus is on importing your existing setup, restoring familiar shortcuts …

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This post shows you how to build your first AI-powered workflow, using Amazon Quick, starting with a financial analysis tool and progressing to an advanced employee onboarding automation. Link to article: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/automate-repetitive-tasks-with-amazon-quick-flows/

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In this post, we explore an automated solution that detects S3 events and triggers ingestion jobs while respecting service quotas and providing comprehensive monitoring. This serverless solution uses an event-driven architecture to keep your knowledge base current without overwhelming the Amazon Bedrock APIs. Link to …

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Overview Today, we are pleased to announce that Shader Model 6.10 and other features have been officially released with Agility SDK 1.720-preview and complementary DXC 1.10.2605.2. AgilitySDK 1.720-preview exposes the following features. There's more de Link to article: …

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Welcome to the D3D12 LinAlg Matrix Preview release! Today, we are excited to announce the preview release for the D3D12 Linear Algebra APIs! This feature set unlocks comprehensive hardware acceleration for Matrix-oriented operations across various use cases. Previously, we announced the Link to article: …

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In this post, we demonstrate how to build AI agents using Strands Agents SDK with models deployed on SageMaker AI endpoints. You will learn how to deploy foundation models from SageMaker JumpStart, integrate them with Strands Agents, and establish production-grade observability using SageMaker Serverless MLflow for …

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In this post, we share how we applied Amazon Bedrock and the Amazon Nova family of models to reimagine our Title Suggestion feature. By combining metadata, computer vision, and retrieval-augmented generative AI, we now automatically generate creative, brand-aligned titles and subtitles across 12 languages. Using the …

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In our exploration of calling conventions for various processors on Windows, we learned that in many cases, some of the parameters are passed in registers. Suppose that there is a function that takes two parameters, but you know that the function ignores the second parameter if the first parameter is positive. What …

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OpenAI is available at FedRAMP Moderate authorization for ChatGPT Enterprise and the OpenAI API, enabling secure AI adoption for U.S. federal agencies. Link to article: https://openai.com/index/openai-available-at-fedramp-moderate

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In our industry, things move fast. There is always something new, something changing, or something worth keeping an eye on. Here is our look back at what happened at JetBrains in 2025, in a news-style recap: JetBrains continues to evolve alongside the software development landscape, helping individuals and …

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Compare state vs strategy pattern in C# with side-by-side code examples, key behavioral differences, and guidance on when to use each. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/04/27/state-vs-strategy-pattern-in-c-key-differences-explained

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OpenAI and Microsoft announce an amended agreement that simplifies the partnership, adds long-term clarity, and supports continued AI innovation at scale. Link to article: https://openai.com/index/next-phase-of-microsoft-partnership

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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the shifting landscape of AI-related career fears -- from being replaced to being left behind -- and how developers can navigate the change. Link to article: …

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Learn how Symphony, an open-source spec for Codex orchestration, turns issue trackers into always-on agent systems—boosting engineering output and reducing context switching. Link to article: https://openai.com/index/open-source-codex-orchestration-symphony

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How Choco used OpenAI APIs to streamline food distribution, boost productivity, and unlock growth—an in-depth customer story on real-world AI impact. Link to article: https://openai.com/index/choco

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Master C# enum with this complete guide. Learn to declare enums, use flags, convert to string, apply switch pattern matching, and follow .NET best practices. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/04/26/c-enum-complete-guide-to-enumerations-in-net

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