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Modernizing, or migrating to modern language features in any language can help make code more readable, efficient and secure. In this blog post, we’ll look at ways to modernize code so it’s better than before.   Take advantage of modern language features Why refactor code just to modernize it? Why fix it if it’s not broken? Sometimes, there are good reasons to upgrade or migrate to a newer version of a platform or language. For example, languages evolve to add features that take advantage of operating system features, device and browser capabilities, or cloud or other technolog

Rider 2020.2 is now available! To mark this great news we’ve put together a full list of the new features and under the hood improvements that are in store for you. Let’s dive in! Download Rider 2020.2 Debugger The new release brings significant changes to the debugger API. They allow us to perform super-lazy value calculations with better interruption and custom value representation. We've also added data breakpoints. Finally, the Pin to Frame feature lets you pin local variables to the frame. Localization Manager We’re proud to introduce a new tool for working with resources. With the Lo

Hello everyone, Today we’re excited to give you ReSharper 2020.2! This major release introduces new inspections and quick-fixes for C# 8, most notably for nullable reference types, a much-awaited Code Cleanup on Save, a revamped Unit Test Runner, and various accessibility improvements. Download ReSharper 2020.2 Since the ReSharper license now covers both ReSharper and ReSharper C++, support for C++/CLI – a bridge between the languages – is getting a lot of updates and improved interoperability between C++/CLI and C#. Read through the major updates of all the JetBrains .NET tools and extension

At JetBrains, we make tools for developers, so we keep up with the latest trends and changes in the software development industry. We build many IDEs based on multi-platform software product lines for various programming languages. Our Developer Ecosystem Survey, which JetBrains runs yearly, aims to reveal the current ambience of the developer world. Today we are happy to share with you the results of the 2020 edition of this survey, focusing on C#. VIEW THE STATE OF DEVELOPER ECOSYSTEM 2020 REPORT (more…)

Our C# 8 language features series is coming to an end. Before we jump into nullable contexts and nullable attributes, here is a quick (updated) recap of our roadmap: Indices, Ranges, and Null-coalescing Assignments Switch Expressions and Pattern-Based Usings Recursive Pattern Matching Async Streams Nullable Reference Types: Migrating a Codebase Nullable Reference Types: Contexts and Attributes In this post, we will take another look at Nullable Reference Types. We will learn about the different nullable contexts, and compare the attributes that are being used in Roslyn and in

Hooray! The talks from JetBrains .NET Days Online 2020 are now available for everyone to watch. (more…)

We invite you to join a free virtual event, JetBrains .NET Days Online, taking place Wednesday and Thursday, May 13 and 14, 13:00–21:30 CEST (07:00–15:30 EDT – check your time zone). Let us know if you can make it! REGISTER FOR JETBRAINS .NET DAYS ONLINE Twelve community speakers will be covering topics that they are passionate about. Expect technical content & speakers' experience with specific tools and technologies. This year's agenda features C#, F#, refactoring, web and cloud development, and GraphQL. There is an interesting topic for everyone in this diverse set of talks! (more&he