--- title: The best sources for .NET news in 2026 | daily.dev description: Practical guide to the best .NET news sources in 2026: official releases, technical deep dives, package trends, and community reaction. canonical: https://daily.dev/blog/best-sources-dotnet-news/ og:type: article og:url: https://daily.dev/blog/best-sources-dotnet-news/ og:title: The best sources for .NET news in 2026 | daily.dev og:description: Practical guide to the best .NET news sources in 2026: official releases, technical deep dives, package trends, and community reaction. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--7nS47IKn--/f_auto,q_auto/v1/recruiter-landing/6ad57a18df911b15a02d7307_1792377555674_bf294cd0da?_a=BAMAMiB80 og:site_name: daily.dev og:locale: en_US article:published_time: 2026-10-19 article:modified_time: 2026-10-19T03:05:57.893Z article:author: Alex Carter twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev twitter:creator: @dailydotdev twitter:title: The best sources for .NET news in 2026 | daily.dev twitter:description: Practical guide to the best .NET news sources in 2026: official releases, technical deep dives, package trends, and community reaction. twitter:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--7nS47IKn--/f_auto,q_auto/v1/recruiter-landing/6ad57a18df911b15a02d7307_1792377555674_bf294cd0da?_a=BAMAMiB80 --- I’d start with **the .NET Blog for release news** and **Andrew Lock for technical detail**. Then I’d add sources based on what you need - not try to follow all 10. Here’s how I’d sort the list: - **Official updates:** The .NET Blog for runtime releases and security fixes; [Visual Studio](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/) Blog for IDE and tooling news. - **Technical reading:** Andrew Lock for framework details, Steve Gordon for performance, and Khalid Abuhakmeh for hands-on tutorials. - **Other perspectives:** Scott Hanselman for broader developer topics, .NET Rocks for interviews, and r/dotnet for community discussion. - **Package checks:** [NuGet](https://www.nuget.org/) Trends for download patterns - not proof of quality. - **Past coverage:** The Morning Brew as an archive, rather than a current news feed. My first check before using any advice: the post’s date and target .NET version. Production guidance and preview testing are _not the same thing_. **Quick Comparison** | Source | What I’d use it for | What to keep in mind | | --- | --- | --- | | The .NET Blog | Releases, servicing, security | Microsoft’s product perspective | | The Morning Brew | Older roundups | Appears inactive in 2026 | | Andrew Lock | .NET and [ASP.NET Core](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/apps/aspnet) details | Long reads, not headline scans | | Scott Hanselman | Developer topics and commentary | Infrequent posts | | .NET Rocks | Technical interviews | Audio takes time | | Visual Studio Blog | IDE and toolchain updates | Tooling, not platform-wide news | | Steve Gordon | Performance and benchmarking | Not a frequent news feed | | Khalid Abuhakmeh | C# and F# tutorials | No fixed schedule | | NuGet Trends | Package download comparisons | Downloads don’t establish quality | | r/dotnet | Reactions and troubleshooting | Verify claims before acting | ::: @figure {Choose Your .NET News Sources in 2026} ## 1\. [The .NET Blog](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/) **Best for upgrade owners, security watchers, and performance-minded developers.** This frequently updated blog covers major releases, servicing updates, security advisories, and performance deep dives. [\[1\]](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/)[\[3\]](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/platform/community)[\[5\]](https://dotnetbrief.com/) > Recent posts include a C# Dev Kit rebuild that opens solutions faster and uses less memory, showing why this source is useful for catching Microsoft’s own product updates early. [\[1\]](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/) Check the blog on the **second Tuesday of each month** for servicing releases. Follow the linked advisories to see which versions are affected and what fixes are available. Topic filters like Performance and ASP[.NET](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/) Core help you find relevant posts faster. [\[1\]](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/)[\[6\]](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/category/dotnet/) The trade-off: you’re getting Microsoft’s product perspective. Use it as your official baseline, then compare its coverage with independent analysis in the next source. ## 2\. [The Morning Brew (.NET)](https://blog.cwa.me.uk/) The Morning Brew is one of many [useful web development newsletters](https://daily.dev/blog/10-useful-web-development-newsletters) and a well-known .NET roundup, but it appears inactive in 2026. Aggregator data reports no October posts[\[2\]](https://dotnetnews.co/sources/). Use it as an **archive for historical reference**. Before following any advice, check the linked post’s date and target .NET version[\[4\]](https://github.com/jasenf/dotnetnews-resources)[\[5\]](https://dotnetbrief.com/). For active guidance, move to the next source. ## 3\. [Andrew Lock](https://andrewlock.net/) Andrew Lock’s .NET Escapades is a place to dig deeper after reading the official release notes. He explains what .NET and ASP.NET Core changes mean for actual apps, covering framework internals and how to put those changes to work. **Go here for deep dives, not quick headlines.** [\[4\]](https://github.com/jasenf/dotnetnews-resources) He posts often: as of October 19, 2026, the blog had published 12 posts that month. [\[2\]](https://dotnetnews.co/sources/) ## 4\. [Scott Hanselman](https://www.hanselman.com/blog/) Scott Hanselman’s long-running blog shares an independent perspective on .NET outside Microsoft.[\[2\]](https://dotnetnews.co/sources/)[\[4\]](https://github.com/jasenf/dotnetnews-resources) Posts are infrequent, with the latest archived activity dating to August 2026.[\[2\]](https://dotnetnews.co/sources/) ## 5\. [.NET Rocks](https://www.dotnetrocks.com/) **Best for developers who prefer technical interviews in audio format.** .NET Rocks regularly publishes episodes with practitioners discussing current .NET decisions and trade-offs.[\[2\]](https://dotnetnews.co/sources/) Browse the archive and show notes for episodes that match your stack. For release notes and product updates, turn to the official sources next. ## 6\. [Visual Studio Blog](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/) **Best for .NET developers who use Visual Studio or [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) and want updates on IDE performance, debugging, and day-to-day coding workflows across Windows, macOS, and Linux.** The blog focuses on the tools you work with every day. Coverage includes C# Dev Kit, [MSTest](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/testing/unit-testing-mstest-intro), [Microsoft.Testing.Platform](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/testing/microsoft-testing-platform-intro), debugging, and performance improvements. Use the RSS feed to follow new posts. For platform releases, head to the .NET Blog instead - this blog puts **tooling first, not platform news**. ## 7\. [Steve Gordon](https://www.stevejgordon.co.uk/) **Best for senior .NET developers and architects who want performance-focused analysis, not news recaps.** Steve Gordon’s blog covers benchmarking with [BenchmarkDotNet](https://benchmarkdotnet.org/), performance tuning, and the internal mechanics that explain why one approach performs better than another. It’s a useful next read after release notes and broader technical analysis. No new posts appeared during the October 2026 tracking period, so don’t treat it as a frequent news source [\[2\]](https://dotnetnews.co/sources/). ## 8\. [Khalid Abuhakmeh](https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/) **Best for .NET developers who want hands-on C# and F# tutorials with app-level trade-offs.** The blog covers how-tos, patterns, and implementation details, with application examples to put release notes and deep dives into practice. Two October 2026 posts have been recorded so far [\[2\]](https://dotnetnews.co/sources/). Publishing follows no set schedule, so use RSS to keep up. For package-level activity, look at [NuGet Trends](https://nugettrends.com/) next. ## 9\. [NuGet Trends](https://nugettrends.com/) **Best for developers who want package download trends alongside release news.** After reading release posts and deep dives, use NuGet Trends to see whether a package is gaining traction. It’s a tool for checking trends, not a news source, and its refresh timing isn’t documented. Treat download counts as a signal - not proof of active use, quality, or security. CI/CD, mirrors, and bots can inflate those numbers.[\[5\]](https://dotnetbrief.com/) Use the trends to spot package movement, then check release notes and advisories. ## 10\. [r/dotnet](https://www.reddit.com/r/dotnet/) r/dotnet adds developers’ reactions to official posts and deep dives. **Best for release-day reactions, troubleshooting, and community context.** You’ll find announcement links, technical questions, and troubleshooting stories - not a fixed publishing schedule. Read the top comments for practical details, caveats, and workarounds. Treat troubleshooting stories as individual reports, not proof that a problem affects every application. Use the subreddit for context, but check release claims and time-sensitive information against the [.NET Blog](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/) or [.NET Announcements](https://github.com/dotnet/announcements) before acting.[\[1\]](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/)[\[5\]](https://dotnetbrief.com/) ## Compare .NET news sources **Choose sources by the evidence you need - not an overall ranking.** Your question might call for release details, implementation deep dives, audio discussion, package trends, or community reaction. | Source | Format | Best for | Publishing pattern | Primary strength | Main limitation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The .NET Blog](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/) | Official announcements | Runtime releases and servicing updates | Announcement-driven | First-party release details | Not independent critique | | [Visual Studio Blog](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/) | Official announcements | IDE and toolchain changes | Announcement-driven | Product-specific update details | Focuses on one part of the .NET ecosystem | | [Andrew Lock](https://andrewlock.net/) and [Steve Gordon](https://www.stevejgordon.co.uk/) | Independent technical articles | Implementation details | Article-driven, not tied to release cycles | Detailed explanations of technical decisions | Coverage follows each author's interests | | [.NET Rocks](https://www.dotnetrocks.com/) | Audio interviews | Longer technical discussions | Weekly | Expert context and conversation | Takes longer to scan than written coverage | | [NuGet Trends](https://nugettrends.com/) | Package download charts | Comparing download patterns | Data-driven, not editorial coverage | Historical package comparisons | Downloads do not establish quality | | [r/dotnet](https://www.reddit.com/r/dotnet/) | Community discussion | Developer perspectives | Community-driven | A range of firsthand viewpoints | Opinions are not representative evidence | Short on time? Start with official channels, then add one independent writer and one community feed. **Treat package trends as a signal, not a verdict.** High download counts can come from legacy use, templates, or bots. Check maintenance and release history before drawing conclusions. Your source mix can then become the basis for a simple daily routine. ## Build a simple .NET news routine **Give each source a job.** Start with [the .NET Blog](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/) for first-party announcements. Treat [The Morning Brew](https://blog.cwa.me.uk/) as an archive of past .NET roundups - not a current digest. Next, go beyond the headlines. Read [Andrew Lock](https://andrewlock.net/) for focused technical deep dives, listen to [.NET Rocks](https://www.dotnetrocks.com/) for audio discussions, and check [NuGet Trends](https://nugettrends.com/) for package download patterns. For more perspectives, add a personalized feed using the .NET topic tag on [daily.dev](https://daily.dev/). Just note the trade-off: **it’s a feed, not a dedicated .NET subscription.** ## FAQs ### How can I tell if .NET advice is outdated? Check the publication date and the .NET version covered before following any advice. **Start with the .NET Blog** for official release notes and servicing updates for the latest runtime and SDK versions. For community content, look for recent posts and verify that any libraries or packages mentioned are still active on NuGet. Cross-check implementation details against official Microsoft documentation or recent community discussions so you don’t rely on outdated approaches. ### Which .NET updates should I prioritize for production? **Prioritize monthly servicing releases for .NET and .NET Framework.** These releases deliver critical security patches and stability fixes. Also, watch for releases marked with _go-live support_. This designation allows specific versions to be deployed to production before the final stable release. 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