At the end of 2024, Microsoft officially announced the release of the .NET 9 software development platform. It includes new features to improve the development process of web apps, cloud solutions, and solutions based on Artificial Intelligence. .NET 9, the Corporation notes, is created with the current and future needs of Developers in mind. Therefore, Specialists expect significant performance improvements, integration with the latest cloud technologies, and the availability of AI tools.

One of the key features of .NET 9 is enhanced performance. It is not only about faster apps but also about literally making it easier for Developers. Thanks to smarter Just-In-Time compilation and optimized garbage collection, the number of performance «bottlenecks» during high loads is reduced. And they are very typical during peak sales, for example, for fintech platforms or e-commerce resources. Therefore, Companies that work with large amounts of data and need fast query processing will especially appreciate the new release.

Cloud-oriented development in .NET 9 has also undergone significant optimization, an important part of which is .NET Aspire 9 – a set of powerful tools, templates, and packages for creating production-ready cloud apps. The latest release of .NET Aspire provides better support for Azure Container Apps, Kubernetes, gRPC, and other cloud-oriented architectures. This allows us at Lizard Soft to seamlessly deploy and scale apps in Microsoft Azure. For example, deploying the microservice architecture of AI-UniBot or SafeDox ACM on Azure Container Apps or AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) is now even faster. This is a great benefit for Companies that strive to embrace innovations quickly.

Another important new feature is the ability to search for errors using AI. Thanks to AI-based insights, Developers can more accurately identify issues in the code. «Smart» tools analyze system behavior during operation or software development and provide real-time suggestions for necessary fixes or optimizations. This is especially useful when finding errors in complex API call chains, where AI can highlight problem areas and even suggest corrective actions.

.NET MAUI also received changes that will simplify cross-platform development. With better tools and greater support for native APIs, developing apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS becomes faster and more seamless. This means that Companies can bring their products to market faster maintaining high quality at the same time.

In short, the .NET 9 software development platform provides Developers with a powerful set of tools to create fast, efficient, and scalable apps. With improvements in performance, cloud integration, and AI bug detection, this release promises to significantly simplify the development process and improve the quality of final products.