The Build 2026 keynote was overly-long, in keeping with tradition. But there was some good news for Windows developers too.

Microsoft’s Build 2026 Windows updates add developer setup tools, local AI models, Linux workflows, and agent security ...

Microsoft unveils a new native command-line utility for Windows 11, and also introduces new tools that could radically ...

GitHub launches a new Copilot desktop app with AI agents, code review upgrades, sandboxes, and automation tools for ...

Microsoft is launching an AI agent and development templates to streamline native development on Windows 11.

OpenAI has released its Codex desktop app for Windows, adding a native sandbox and PowerShell support, enabling developers to run parallel coding agents. OpenAI is officially bringing its Codex app to ...

Microsoft's Build 2026 Windows developer announcements point to a broader platform strategy for agentic AI, spanning terminal workflows, local models, app-building skills, Cloud PCs and operating ...

Understanding the purpose of each tool is crucial. Claude Code and OpenAI Codex differ in how they integrate into your Windows workflow. OpenAI Codex is a cloud-first coding assistant that runs on ...

Microsoft launches Rayfin, an open-source SDK that helps developers build and deploy enterprise app backends on Fabric.

Microsoft confirms smooth resizing is finally coming to WinUI 3 apps in Windows 11, fixing black tearing and improving native ...

Microsoft used Build 2026 to position Windows as a platform for building and running AI agents, expanding its developer focus beyond AI-assisted apps and into agents that can act across local devices, ...