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.NET Rocks!

.NET Aspire 9.1 with Rob Richardson

Mar 20, 2025
Rob Richardson, a Microsoft MVP and software craftsman, shares his insights on building cloud applications with .NET Aspire. He highlights the powerful features of Aspire, including OpenTelemetry and containerization, and discusses the challenges of adapting .NET for cloud environments. Rob delves into resilient strategies and the latest updates in Aspire 9.1, emphasizing security and performance. He also compares infrastructure as code tools like Pulumi and Terraform, showcasing their unique advantages in modern software development.
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  • Rob Richardson discusses how .NET Aspire enhances cloud app development through features like OpenTelemetry and built-in security practices.
  • The podcast emphasizes the importance of community feedback in shaping meaningful discussions and development practices within the .NET ecosystem.

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Introduction to Microsoft Power Toys

Microsoft Power Toys enhances user productivity with a set of utilities geared toward power users. A particularly notable feature is Advanced Paste, which allows users to paste clipboard content in various formats, including plain text, HTML, or even as an image. It also has the capability to extract text from images and convert audio or video into different file formats, making it a very versatile tool. This convergence of functionalities puts Power Toys as an essential toolkit for improving efficiency in everyday tasks.

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