Last 30 days, have been a little busy! 👀 dotnet/android repo.

`dotnet watch` now works for .NET MAUI on Android AND iOS in .NET 11 Preview 4. Hot reload from the CLI. No IDE required. Change your code, save, see it on device. https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/dotnet-11-preview-4/

I've been using an internal preview of the GitHub app for my full time "IDE" for last month or so. It's weird, I've used Visual Studio for 20 years -- and now I don't even use IDEs anymore. github.blog/changelog/20...

GitHub Copilot app is now available in technical preview - GitHub Changelog

The GitHub Copilot app is now in technical preview. It’s a GitHub-native desktop experience to start agentic development from the work in front of you, keep it isolated, steer it…

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Coding has changed a lot for me in the past couple months -- and I'm not sure if all devs are using AI to its full usefulness. I gave AI a hard coding task to solve, and it did great. On YouTube, if interested: youtu.be/FoRRWCkMsFc

Building a 41x Faster Sort in C# -- From Research Paper to SIMD, Powered by AI

YouTube video by Jonathan Peppers

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Just shipped a massive release of dotnes! A testament to vibe coding for fun. Many samples working now! github.com/jonathanpepp...

.NET 11 Preview 1 is out! devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/dotne... We've been working on better framework and device selection to streamline 'dotnet run' for .NET MAUI. Try it out and let us know how it works!

I think I'm finally bored of funemployment and ready for something new. Hit me up if you know of anyone looking for a solid desktop or backend .NET Senior Software Engineer. I prefer startups or smaller companies, but whatever. CV: jpobst.com

Discover how AI is revolutionizing .NET diagnostic tooling. In this #dotNETConf session replay, we explore the latest advancements, including automated performance analysis, intelligent error detection, and AI-driven debugging workflows. 🎥 msft.it/63322tsV5Q

.NET Diagnostic Tooling with AI

Discover how AI is revolutionizing .NET diagnostic tooling. In this session, Jonathan Peppers will showcase the latest advancements in diagnostic tools powered by artificial intelligence, including automated performance analysis, intelligent error detection, and AI-driven debugging workflows. Learn how to leverage these new capabilities to identify issues faster, optimize your applications, and improve developer productivity. Whether you're troubleshooting complex problems or seeking to enhance your diagnostic processes, see how AI is transforming the way .NET developers build and maintain high-quality applications. .NET 10 — The most intelligent and unified .NET yet: https://msft.it/63324tsV5y .NET Aspire 13 — Simplified orchestration for cloud-native apps: https://msft.it/63327tsV5z https://msft.it/63329tsV53 Core 10 — Modern, secure, and full-stack web development: https://msft.it/63321tsV5P .NET MAUI 10 — Build beautiful apps on every platform: https://msft.it/63323tsV5R C# 14 — A more expressive and productive language: https://msft.it/63325tsV5T F# 10 — Safer, faster, and more functional than ever: https://msft.it/63327tsV5V Visual Studio 2026 — Faster, smarter, and built for the future: https://msft.it/63329tsV5X Connect with .NET: Blog: https://msft.it/63321tsV5Z Twitter: https://msft.it/63323tsV5b TikTok: https://msft.it/63325tsV5d Mastodon: https://msft.it/63328tsV5g LinkedIn: https://msft.it/63320tsV5i Facebook: https://msft.it/63322tsV5Y Docs: https://msft.it/63324tsV5m Forums: https://msft.it/63326tsV5o 🙋‍♀️Q&A: https://msft.it/63328tsV5q 👨‍🎓Microsoft Learn: https://msft.it/63320tsV5s #dotnet

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Reposting here, just because this is 👨‍🍳🤌 #startrek #kittens #engage

We now have an official profiling doc for .NET MAUI: learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/maui/... This gathers info from various wikis in one place and has simplified instructions for dotnet-dsrouter!

Performance Profiling - .NET MAUI

Learn how to profile the performance of your .NET MAUI app.

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My @microsoftteams.bsky.social #MSTeams keeps popping this up, weird.

I’m working on a new genre of short film at www.tiktok.com/@jonpeppersk... Please let me know if these are any good, this is my life’s work.

What it’s like working at MSFT these days

Don’t ask me how my day went

Dear .NET community Announcing our official collaboration with Microsoft! We’re stepping up our contributions to .NET, helping advance the ecosystem as a whole.

Announcing Uno Platform and Microsoft .NET team Collaboration

Announcing the partnership between Uno Platform and Microsoft’s .NET team: deeper collaboration, key contributions to .NET MAUI, SkiaSharp, and more.

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Big news for .NET MAUI developers! Google Play now supports 16 KB page sizes, making it easier to publish apps built with #dotNETMAUI on Android devices using modern hardware. Learn how this impacts your MAUI projects and what steps you need to take: msft.it/63324stSSk

Preparing Your .NET MAUI Apps for Google Play's 16 KB Page Size Requirement - .NET Blog

Learn about the upcoming 16 KB page size requirement for Google Play and how to ensure your .NET MAUI apps are ready for the November 2025 deadline.

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From Xamarin MVP to shaping the future of cross-platform dev—Jon Peppers shares his journey and insights on the #dotNETMAUI team. Hear how his experience spans everything from WPF self-checkout systems to home automation on Extreme Home Makeover. Listen now: msft.it/63325ssG2W

Also part of our last AMA was @jonathanpeppers.bsky.social talking to us about the 5 million+ download hit, Draw a Stickman: EPIC. Watch it here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvjr... .

MonoGame: August 2025 AMA - Jonathan Peppers and Draw a Stickman: EPIC

YouTube video by MonoGame

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Our 11th "Open Hours" AMA When: Wednesday 20th of August @ 12:00 EDT, 16:00 UTC, 17:00 BST, 18:00 CET More details here: monogame.net/blog/2025-08... Special Guest - @jonathanpeppers.bsky.social of Draw a Stickman EPIC❗️ Join via: discord.gg/H2tAkbSq?eve... See you there!

11th MonoGame "Open Hours" AMA session | MonoGame

One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games

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Join us for our 11th "Open Hours" AMA When: Wednesday 20th of August, @ 12:00 EDT, 16:00 UTC, 17:00 BST, 18:00 CET More details here: monogame.net/blog/2025-08... Special Guest - @jonathanpeppers.bsky.social of Draw a Stickman EPIC❗️ Join via: discord.gg/H2tAkbSq?eve... See you there!

The .NET MAUI team is using GitHub Copilot to automate the boring stuff—PRs, tests, and more. Want better results? Add a .github/copilot-instructions.md to guide it. #GitHubCopilot is reshaping #DevLife 🔗 msft.it/63320S74m0

Posted some tips on how the .NET MAUI team assigns "easy tasks" to GitHub Copilot Coding Agent: devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/maui-...

How the .NET MAUI Team uses GitHub Copilot for Productivity - .NET Blog

How the .NET MAUI Team uses GitHub Copilot for Productivity

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Whoa! @JonathanPeppers’ .NES lets you code #CSharp for the NES! Hear about compiling C# to binary with AOT, tackle memory and sprites, and build retro games. Amp up your coding game... Listen in. 🎧 https://msft.it/63327SraRU

MSBuild target graph. Hope it helps!

Discover the exciting new features in .NET MAUI with .NET 9! ⚡ Enjoy enhanced performance, improved productivity, and a smoother development experience. Check out the future of app development and see the difference! https://msft.it/63327UhVj1 #dotNETMAUI

Just posted some goodies about .NET MAUI in .NET 9: devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/dotne...

.NET MAUI Performance Features in .NET 9 - .NET Blog

Optimize .NET MAUI application size and startup times with trimming and NativeAOT. Learn about `dotnet-trace` and `dotnet-gcdump` for measuring performance.

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If you missed my MAUI and NativeAOT session at .NET conf, it’s now on YouTube: youtu.be/dcUN7c2w-Rg

.NET MAUI Performance Optimizations with NativeAOT and Trimming

YouTube video by dotnet

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