Hot Reload in Data API builder Now Available


Data API builder (DAB) creates secure REST and GraphQL endpoints over your database (SQL, Postgres, Cosmos, MySQL) in Azure, on-prem, or anywhere you can run a container. It supports every programming language, requires no additional framework, is rich with features, and – because it is open source – is completely free. There is no code […]

Customizing collapsed text Indicators


Visual Studio 2022 introduces new options for customizing the collapsed text indicator, which helps in distinguishing between different sections of collapsed text in the editor. This aims to make the coding environment more intuitive and easier to use by providing additional customization for visual cues. Customizing your coding environment You can now personalize the color […]

Blog Migration on February 5th


We are thrilled to announce that the Q# blog will be moving to a new home at Azure Quantum Technical Blog on February 5, 2025. This will enable us to offer you a more seamless and enhanced experience through a single integrated platform, featuring the latest information and resources in quantum computing.   Best regards, The […]

PIX 2501.30-preview: Application Specific Driver State, Recreate At GPUVA and Tight Alignment


Today we released PIX version 2501.30-preview, available for download here. This release has initial support for the exciting new D3D12 features that were released in a preview DirectX Agility SDK today. Please visit this blog post for more information about the Agility SDK release. 2501.30-preview is a preview version of PIX. It is identical to 2501.30 […]

Agility SDK 1.716.0-preview: New D3D12 Video Encode Features


Today DirectX 12 provides APIs to support GPU video encode acceleration for several applications, as detailed in D3D12 Video Encoding – Windows drivers | Microsoft Learn previous blog posts such as Announcing new DirectX 12 feature – Video Encoding! – DirectX Developer Blog. In this blog post we’re happy to announce a series of new features […]