July 2025 .NET & .NET Framework Servicing Release
On July 8, 2025, Microsoft released non-security fixes across .NET 8.0.18 and .NET 9.0.7, plus updated Linux packages and container images. Key runtime improvements include performance tweaks, reliability enhancements, and compatibility fixes for ASP.NET Core. Developers are encouraged to review the release notes—especially if you rely on the July servicing branch—to ensure stability in production environments. Microsoft Dev Blogs
How the .NET MAUI Team Uses GitHub Copilot
In early July, the .NET MAUI team published a deep dive into integrating GitHub Copilot into their workflow. By leveraging Copilot for boilerplate code, XAML scaffolding, and API usage suggestions, productivity increased and review cycles shortened. The post details tips on prompt engineering, pairing Copilot with hot-reload, and maintaining code quality. It’s a pragmatic look at human-AI collaboration in app development. dotnetketchup.com
C# Dev Kit 2025: .NET Aspire & Hot Reload Enhancements
Microsoft’s C# Dev Kit for VS Code rolled out its July update, introducing .NET Aspire orchestration support, improved hot-reload for Blazor and MAUI apps, and enhanced debugging features like variable snapshotting. These refinements streamline cross-platform development and make iterative coding smoother. If you’re building on .NET 8 or preparing for .NET 9, this update is a must-install. Microsoft Dev Blogs