Microsoft Build 2022 Unveils Cross-Platform Tools and AI Innovations
Microsoft reveals a suite of new developer tools at Build 2022 focused on AI-assisted coding, multi-platform app creation, and expanded cloud infrastructure. The updates aim to streamline workflows across Azure, Windows, and Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft introduces a wealth of new tools and feature updates at its annual Build 2022 conference to empower the developer community. These innovations focus heavily on the impact of artificial intelligence and AI-assisted development, which keep developers in their productive flow while eliminating walled gardens through new hybrid AI app patterns for Windows edge endpoints.
The tech giant makes .NET Multi-platform App UI (.NET MAUI) generally available to simplify native cross-platform app creation. Additionally, Microsoft launches Azure Container Apps for serverless container hosting and unveils the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform, an integrated solution that unifies databases, analytics, and governance so organizations spend less time managing fragmented data systems.
Other notable announcements include Microsoft Store Ads to help developers reach the right customers and a new Live Share experience for Teams that makes meeting stages interactive. Microsoft also highlights the metaverse as a massive new opportunity, enabling businesses to more effectively model, automate, simulate, and predict changes within their digital environments.