Microsoft releases Visual Studio Code 1.124 with smarter autonomous AI agents

Microsoft's latest Visual Studio Code update aims to accelerate developer workflows by giving AI assistants the green light ...

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Visual Studio Magazine

Developing Agentic Systems in .NET: From Concept to Code

ZioNet founder Alon Fliess previews his Visual Studio Live! San Diego session on building true agentic systems in .NET -- covering the cognitive loop, MCP tool integration, multi-agent orchestration ...
Visual Studio Magazine

VS Code 1.124 Focuses on Agent Autonomy and Parallel Sessions

Microsoft's June 2026 VS Code update turns on Autopilot by default and adds background sending for agent sessions.
NPR

Code Switch

What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore ...
Oregonian

How do I write a letter to the editor or submit a commentary to The Oregonian?

How do I write a letter to the editor or submit a commentary to The Oregonian? The opinion pages of The Oregonian include the editorials and columns by The Oregonian’s editorial board as well as ...
Brandeis University

Writing Successful Introductory Paragraphs

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. In the most abstract sense, the function of an introductory paragraph is to move the reader from the world of daily life into the ...