GitHub
2025-08-29
GitHub Copilot's Next Edit Suggestions (NES) feature is now in public preview for JetBrains IDEs, enabling proactive code editing and improvement suggestions.
2025-08-28
GitHub has added support for WebP images on github.com and GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency. Previously, WebP uploads caused broken previews or required downloads.
GitHub Copilot coding agent now supports AGENTS.md custom instructions, allowing users to guide the agent on project understanding and how to build, test, and validate changes.
Raycast, a macOS launcher, now supports interaction with AI agents, including starting and tracking GitHub Copilot coding agent tasks.
GitHub has introduced a public preview of enhancements to the home dashboard, focusing on content and layout improvements to help users track their key work status and navigation.
OpenAI's GPT-5 mini is now publicly available in preview for GitHub Copilot users within Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse.
The August 2025 update for GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio 2022 (v17.14) introduces a smarter Copilot powered by GPT-5, general availability of the Microsoft Copilot Platform (MCP), and enhanced user control features.
.NET
The Aspire CLI is a new tool for configuring and running applications. This article introduces how to get started with it.
Azure Updates
Azure SQL and SQL Server received updates in late August 2025, including the general availability of local SQL Server containers via the MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code.
Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server now supports Entra ID group login using user credentials in public preview on new servers. This feature aims to simplify user management and enhance security.