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The seventh preview again brings a language extension for C#, improved compression APIs, and new features for Blazor.

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Microsoft's latest VS Code update adds provider switching and a GitHub-free entry path specifically for Claude sessions.

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Built for agents and would-be app makers to wrangle complicated workflows, this programmable shortcut pad makes AI tangible.