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Dev Home Preview version 0.2 is out now with tons of improvements
Lots more features, less bugs
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Most of you surely remember the 2023 May Build conference, an annual event hosted by the Redmond-based tech company.
During this event, Microsoft launched the first preview version of the Dev Home app, and that’s what we’re going to talk about today.
This app is designed for developers to get several features, including the new Dev Drive, WinGet configuration, and GitHub codespaces together in one place.
We’re about to take a much closer look at it, the bug fixes, and all of the new features that are coming with the new version.
Check out the new and improved Dev Home Preview app
Indeed, today Microsoft announced thereleaseof the 0.2 preview version of the Dev Home app, and it includes quite a few improvements, along with some bug fixes.
Just as a reminder, this app features a streamlined setup tool that enables you to install apps and packages in a centralized location.
It also allows extensions that make it easier for you to connect to your developer accounts and a customizable dashboard with a variety of developer-focused widgets.
As far as this release is concerned, let’s take a more in-depth look at the changelog and see what’s new:
Miscellaneous improvements
Bug fixes
Note that if you are a developer, you can get more info on the Dev Home app onMicrosoft’s documents site.
You can also provide ideas for new features for the app, or report any bugs, toMicrosoft’s GitHub repository.
Furthermore, Microsoft apparently plans to update the app every month for the time being, so that’s something to look forward to.
Remember that the Dev Home app includes some new designs that got some attention when the first version launched.
Also, don’t forget that Microsoft is working on animproved Dark Mode for the Edge browser. Keep in mind that Microsoft’s new coding LLM iscoming after GPT 4as well.
Excited about this new version of Dev Home Preview? Share your thoughts, ideas, and opinions with us in the comments section below.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
