Nick

Trying to make the world better, one commit at a time. @Valorem

[Nick @Izzmo]

@lifehacker Stay classy

[Julio Casal @julioc]

.NET 9 is the biggest release yet.

Top updates across 8 key areas:

𝗖# 𝟭𝟯
Params collections, enhanced lock types, and a new escape make coding smoother. Plus, implicit index access to simplify initialization.

𝗔𝗦𝗣.𝗡𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲
OpenAPI enhancements, faster asset delivery, PAR support, and the new HybridCache library boost performance and security.

𝗘𝗙 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲
Improved Cosmos DB support, pre-compiled AOT queries, better LINQ, and streamlined migrations make data handling faster.

𝗥𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲
Feature switches, control-flow enforcement, and dynamic adaptation improve performance across different app sizes.

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
Base64Url, new TimeSpan overloads, new collections, and cryptography upgrades add flexibility and security.

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Run tests in parallel, new terminal logger by default, a workload sets feature, and more analyzers for better productivity.

.𝗡𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲
New MSBuild SDK, an improved dashboard, telemetry updates, support to wait for dependencies, and lots more.

.𝗡𝗘𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗨𝗜
Opt into Native AOT deployment, embedding APIs, full trimming, and new controls for smaller, faster mobile apps.

Are you upgrading to .NET 9?

Grab my free .NET Developer roadmap 👇
https://t.co/Ed7r4wghUc

[Nick @Izzmo]

@Szypetike @CalebChamberla6 The whole point is that Guthub projects are the dataset

[Nick @Izzmo]

@mrkmcknz @Szypetike Huh?

[Glenn Koepke @LogTech1999]

In the 1960s, MIT Professor Jay Forrester created something that changed the way we think about supply chains—The Beer Game.

This game is a simple simulation, but it messed with the minds of thousands.

Here's the game:

[Forrest Brazeal @forrestbrazeal]

good morning and welcome to 2025

[Planetary Society @exploreplanets]

Congratulations to our CEO, @BillNye, on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom—the nation’s highest civilian honor! 🎉 Bill continues to inspire us all with his unwavering dedication to advancing planetary missions, protecting Earth, and championing funding for planetary science research.

[WIRED @WIRED]

Musk’s posts, which have racked up hundreds of millions of views on X, are his latest effort at inserting himself into UK politics. https://t.co/MMlaJqWyae

[David Fowler @davidfowl]

Powershell > bash

[Progress Bar 2026 @ProgressBar202_]

2024 is 98% complete.

[Nick @Izzmo]

@JenMsft NO!

[Nick @Izzmo]

@zacbowden Why is it showing Russian stuff?

[Nick @Izzmo]

@hofieda @Rothmus Not really a fair comparison

[Nick @Izzmo]

@smashingmag what happened to the podcast!?

[Nick @Izzmo]

@display___flex @kentcdodds How does that compare to a style guide, which shows you how your components actually layout? You’re talking about code style.

[Mozilla @mozilla]

#ChatGPT has become an essential work tool for some; so much so that many employers are starting to offer the resource in house.

So…does that mean your boss can read your search queries? 🤔
https://t.co/pydIHg2YWr

[Nick @Izzmo]

@p3_sor @thecomputerclan Dude, it’s the actual system… have you seen GM’s new infotainment? It’s literally Android Auto. No way to turn it off, even if you try. So annoying to constantly get pop ups by Google.

[Nick @Izzmo]

@tthomson @Grady_Booch You are showing your ignorance of economics. Countries operate on debt. Debt is a tool for countries to use.