dotInsights | July 2026 - The JetBrains Blog
Blog post from JetBrains
JetBrains' dotInsights newsletter covers an array of updates and insights within the .NET and broader software development community, highlighting new tools, advancements, and practices. Key topics include the introduction of a new Visual Studio Solution File Format, the announcement of Epic Games' open-source Lore Version Control System, and advancements in C# and .NET 11, such as discriminated unions. The newsletter also discusses JetBrains' forthcoming Rider 2026.2 release, which promises improvements like cleaner async call stacks and new AI agent skills. Additionally, it mentions the integration of GitHub Copilot with JetBrains' AI Assistant, eliminating the need for a separate subscription, and emphasizes JetBrains' AI agent Junie's top ranking in the SWE-Rebench benchmark. The newsletter rounds off with updates on TeamCity's CI/CD vision and engages readers with a playful question about communication efficiency.
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