PIX 2407.17-preview: Mesh Nodes in Work Graphs

Today we released PIX version 2407.17-preview, which can be downloaded here. This release has initial support for the exciting new Mesh Nodes in Work Graphs feature that was released in a preview DirectX Agility SDK today. Please visit this blog post for more information about the Agility SDK release.

D3D12 Preview: Mesh Nodes in Work Graphs

Hi everyone, Today we’re excited to announce the newest Preview Agility SDK v1.715.0, download here. Since this is a preview SDK, the new features are not in final state and thus only available via Developer Mode within Windows (see the prerequisites section for more). 

Managed DevOps Pools – The Origin Story

Learn about how Microsoft's 1ES organization developed an internal service called "1ES Hosted Pools" to manage Microsoft's diverse Engineering system infrastructure and how it helped make significant improvements to productivity, cost savings, and security. This solution will soon be available as a third-party offering named "Managed DevOps Pools".

Three New Premium Visual Studio Subscriber Benefits Announced

A Visual Studio Subscription, whether Professional or Enterprise, delivers far more than just software usage rights; it’s a comprehensive toolkit designed to significantly boost your development capabilities and career growth. These subscriptions can save you thousands each year, offering everything from monthly Azure credits for cloud experimentation to complimentary access to premium training platforms like Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning.