Microsoft Developer Newsletter - Volume 23, Number 16: August 7, 2019

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08/07/2019

Top News Worldwide

Now available: See what’s new in Visual Studio 2019 version 16.2

Visual Studio Test Platform: Learn about new features, architecture, and extensibility

Get a glimpse into the future of Xamarin

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Writing tests with the Microsoft Test Framework
The Microsoft Test Framework (MSTest) is an extensible testing framework for .NET applications. Watch a demonstration, explore more recent features, and find out how to get started with MSTest v2.

Now available: AndroidX for Xamarin
Xamarin now supports AndroidX, the modern library for Android development. Find out what this means for Xamarin developers and get the steps necessary to migrate your apps.

Introduction to AndroidX for Xamarin
Get an overview of AndroidX and Jetpacks to better understand how AndroidX differs from the Android Support Library. Find out how this difference will improve Android development with Xamarin.

Improved experience for the Azure Blockchain Development Kit
Learn about new features that make it easier to build blockchain applications using the Azure Blockchain Development Kit with Visual Studio Code. Get details about integrated interactive debugging and automatically generated user interfaces for more efficient prototyping.

Cross-platform IoT programming with .NET Core 3.0
See how web developers can use their existing skills to create compelling IoT apps. This article demonstrates how to remotely control and get sensor readings from a Raspberry Pi with the SenseHAT add-on, using a standard ASP.NET Core Web API service.

Xamarin Developer Summit 2019
Watch recorded sessions from the Xamarin Developer Summit. Explore mobile DevOps, find out how to build real-time mobile apps with SignalR, learn UITest best practices, and get tips for using Azure in your mobile apps.

IoT in Action: Business transformation webinar
Watch this on-demand webinar to learn about the business ecosystem required to deliver transformation through IoT. Learn about the four stages of digital transformation from Microsoft IoT experts and partners.

The UCB1 algorithm for multi-armed bandit problems
The multi-armed bandit scenario corresponds to many real-life problems where you have to choose among multiple possibilities. Examine a program that demonstrates how to use the mathematically sophisticated but relatively easy-to-implement UCB1 algorithm to solve these types of problems.

Serverless and stateless code execution with Azure Functions
Explore the limits of the consumption and premier tiers of stateless Azure Functions. Learn how Azure Functions go beyond mere stateless code execution to support complex scenarios with Durable Functions.

Save the date: .NET Conf 2019
.NET Conf is a free, three-day virtual event for developers. This year’s event will take place September 23–25, 2019, and will include the launch of .NET Core 3.0. Watch live sessions and explore a variety of .NET topics, including web, mobile, and cloud development.

Improved linker fundamentals in Visual Studio 2019
Discover how the latest update to Visual Studio significantly improves iteration build times in Visual C++.

Events

Microsoft Ignite 2019
November 4–8, 2019, Orlando, FL
Register for this live event to learn the latest in software development, security, architecture, and IT. Explore hands-on experiences to innovate your development, cloud, and security strategies.