The Tech Edvocate

100 Best Code Editors

Spread the loveChoosing the right code editor can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With so many options out ...

SD Times News Roundup: Oct. 9, 2026 — OpenAI adds speed capabilities; Functionalize’s new MCP server; Lower SMB pricing for Java SE Universal Subscription

This week's roundup includes news from OpenAI with new speed capabilities, Functionalize's MCP and Java SE pricing.
The Tech Edvocate

100 Best IDEs

Spread the loveWhen it comes to software development, choosing the right Integrated Development Environment (IDE) can make or ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft Rebuilds C# Dev Kit 11.0 for Faster Loads, Lower Memory Use

Microsoft's .NET 11-era overhaul adds project caching, Native AOT, faster builds and richer project-file tooling.
PCMag UK

Microsoft Built a Version of Windows 11 Without the Bloat, But There's a Big Catch

Project Zenith is proof that Microsoft knows how to make a less annoying version of Windows 11. So, why is it making it ...
PCMag Middle East

Microsoft Built the Best Version of Windows 11...and Put It Behind a Wall of Code

Project Zenith proves that a bloat-free Windows 11 can exist. Why is Microsoft reserving it for developers with 64GB of RAM?
learn

Azure Identity client library for Java - version 1.18.7

The Azure Identity library provides Microsoft Entra ID token-based authentication support across the Azure SDK. It provides a set of TokenCredential implementations that can be used to construct Azure ...
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Get Microsoft’s latest coding tools and a full training bootcamp on sale for $44.97

TL;DR: A lifetime license to Visual Studio Pro 2026 plus 16 coding courses is on sale for $44.97 (reg. $1,999.99) through October 4. Learning to code usually means paying for a professional IDE and ...
learn

Oracle to PostgreSQL migration

The PostgreSQL extension for Visual Studio Code provides a guided workflow for Oracle schema and application conversion. The wizard walks you through connecting to Oracle, selecting schemas, reviewing ...

Chat log with Gemini about the realization that Minecraft is a game engine, the impression of Craftopia, and installing a VRM plugin in Godot

Conversation with GeminiThis is tough... The more vast the vision you have in your mind, the more endless and daunting the ...
GitHub

Tabnine: The AI code assistant that you control

Tabnine offers best-in-class AI code completion and an AI-powered chat that increases productivity and accelerates the entire software development lifecycle. Here’s what you can do with Tabnine: Plan: ...