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Introducing trydotnet-tutorial, a new Try .NET template to help you create workshops and documentation.

See how to install and use the template: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/create-interactive-documentation-with-the-new-try-net-template/#dotNET  #dotNET

Get more productive as you work with Azure in #VisualStudio.

In this Azure Friday episode, Michael Crump takes us through his latest Azure tips and tricks. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm0NgPA6zoE  #vs2019

Build a no-code backend to power a #Xamarin.Forms 4.0 app using the new #VSAppCenter features.

@MikeCodesDotNET shows us how in a step-by-step tutorial. Get started: https://mikecodes.net/2019/06/18/digging-into-app-center-data/ 

Built a no-code backend to power a #Xamarin.Forms 4.0 app using the new #VSAppCenter features.

@MikeCodesDotNET shows us how in a step-by-step tutorial. Get started: https://mikecodes.net/2019/06/18/digging-into-app-center-data/ 

Interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at how we build a product as big as #dotNET Core?

Check out our blog post to learn about the history of #dotNETCore infrastructure systems: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/the-evolving-infrastructure-of-net-core/ 

This week on the #XamarinShow, @MichaelStonis shows off Aurora Controls for #Xamarin.Forms—a toolkit packed full of beautiful UI controls including gradient pill buttons, donut charts, card views, and more.

Watch: https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/XamarinShow/Aurora-Controls-Toolkit-For-XamarinForms--The-Xamarin-Show 

Want a reason to update to #VS4Mac 8.1? How about:
• Faster C# editor
• New #ASPNET Core templates
• Improved analyzer and multi-caret functionality
• Quick navigation
• Drag and drop across views

Try it out: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/visual-studio-2019-for-mac-version-8-1-is-now-available-and-a-preview-for-8-2/ 

Thanks to customer feedback, #VS4Mac 8.2 has some really great improvements to the XAML editing experience.

Check out the updates—improved matching, binding/commanding IntelliSense, light bulb suggestions, and more: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/xaml-intellisense-vs4m-xamarin-forms/ 

Tons of new features and performance updates are included in #dotNETCore 3.0.

Richard Lander and @CoolCSH discuss some of the highlights, new C# 8.0 features, #ML for #doNET developers, and more. Watch the On .NET episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsBK-AGaT18 

Did you know you can do home automation with #Python?

In the latest #FiveThings episode, @burkeholland is joined by Python aficionado @nnja to talk about some surprising things Python can do. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNrMjH9Yuv4 

Have you tried the latest #VisualStudio for Mac release? #VS4Mac 2019 version 8.1 is out.

Give it a try and share your feedback on #Developer Community or by tweeting at us: https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/content/problem/post.html?space=41 

Looking for a low impact way to add Typescript? @sanders_n shows you how to upgrade to #TypeScript without changing your build at all.

Follow the tutorial: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/typescript/how-to-upgrade-to-typescript-without-anybody-noticing-part-1/ 

#VisualStudio 101: Build your first #ASPNET Core web app with #VS2019.

Follow the step-by-step tutorial: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/get-started/csharp/tutorial-aspnet-core-ef-step-02?view=vs-2019 

Port a WinForms or WPF application from #dotNET Framework to #dotNETCore using the Portability Analyzer.

@OliaGavrysh shows us how in three easy steps. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp1EOFtnTmA 

The App Center team is looking for feedback on our latest mock-ups for more granular user roles in #VSAppCenter. Find the PR here and chime in: https://github.com/microsoft/appcenter/pull/579

Visual Studio for Mac 8.1 is here!

Check out the new C# editor, productivity features for #dotNET Core, new #ASPNET Core templates, and much more. Read our blog post for all the details: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/visual-studio-2019-for-mac-version-8-1-is-now-available-and-a-preview-for-8-2/  #VS4Mac

On this episode of the #XamarinShow, @DanJSiegel stops by to show @JamesMontemagno how Prism for Xamarin.Forms can help you bring together modular applications for integrations into larger apps: https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/XamarinShow/Prism-Modules-for-XamarinForms--The-Xamarin-Show

Improve your development skills. The #VisualStudio Learning Path has new skills courses with step-by-step guidance for a complete 360 degree Visual Studio developer experience.

Get started: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/browse/?products=vs&roles=developer

Introducing the new and improved Automatic #Android SDK Management tool.

Learn more and start using the latest tooling today: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/automatic-android-sdk-management/#Xamarin 

Use the MainThread API to ensure your #code will run on the main user interface thread.

Watch the latest #Xamarin.Essentials API of the week episode to learn how: https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/XamarinShow/Main-Thread-XamarinEssentials-API-of-the-Week