Microsoft Developer News from Connect(); 2016

Microsoft announced a lot of developer related stuff this week from their Connect(); 2016 Developer Conference and we have a round up right here for you.

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

November 17, 2016

2 Min Read
Microsoft Developer News from Connect(); 2016
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Earlier this week a blog post hit the Internet ahead of schedule that indicated Microsoft was going to be releasing Visual Studio for Mac during their annual Connect(); 2016 online developers conference.

That accidental revelation was quickly removed from the public view but as of yesterday we now know that it was for real but Microsoft also announced several items relating to their mantra of providing of providing development tools for any developer, any app and any platform.

The biggest jaw dropper was the fact that Microsoft would be joining the Linux Foundation as a Platinum member. Microsoft has been talking about and supporting Linux on their Azure service for some time now but this move just cements the more open approach the company is taking towards software and services.

In addition to the Linux and Visual Studio on Mac news, Microsoft also unveiled several other software updates and services for developers so here is a quick rundown of those items:

Microsoft Connect();2016 continues today and tomorrow and you can watch live and on demand at Channel 9.

But, wait...there's probably more so be sure to follow me on Twitter and Google+.

About the Author

Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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