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October (2)

github: Upcoming changes to GitHub Dependabot pull request comment commands

GitHub

2025-10-07

On November 11, 2025, GitHub will deprecate several Dependabot-specific pull request comment commands and rely on GitHub’s native pull request features instead; users should update any workflows or automations that depend on those comment commands.

security: Microsoft named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for XDR

Microsoft Security Blog

2025-10-02

Microsoft was named a Leader in IDC’s inaugural Worldwide Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Software MarketScape for 2025, recognized for its deep integration, intelligent automation, and unified security operations solutions, according to the Microsoft Security Blog.

September (8)

github: Kick off and track Copilot coding agent sessions from the GitHub CLI

GitHub

2025-09-26

GitHub added the ability to start and monitor Copilot coding agent sessions from the GitHub CLI. The Copilot coding agent works asynchronously: you delegate a task, it makes changes in the background, opens a draft pull request, and requests a review when finished.

github: Assign Azure Boards work items to Copilot coding agent in public preview

GitHub

2025-09-18

GitHub announced a public preview that lets you assign Azure Boards work items to the Copilot coding agent. The agent works asynchronously and autonomously in the background to implement tasks and open draft pull requests for your review.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: AKS Automatic

Azure Updates

2025-09-16

Azure announced general availability of 'AKS Automatic', a managed AKS capability that automates routine cluster operations (provisioning, scaling, upgrades, patching and security) to reduce operational complexity and let teams focus on delivering applications.

github: Copilot code review: Independent repository rule for automatic reviews

GitHub

2025-09-10

GitHub announced a new standalone repository rule that lets you enable automatic Copilot code reviews independently; the feature is now generally available to Copilot users.

github: GitHub Actions: AI labeler and moderator with the GitHub Models inference API

GitHub

2025-09-05

GitHub has released two new GitHub Actions that utilize the GitHub Models inference API to assist open source maintainers. These include an AI assessment comment labeler to help streamline issue triage using trigger labels.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Organizational Templates in Azure Logic Apps

Azure Updates

2025-09-03

Azure Logic Apps now has a public preview of Organizational Templates, enabling teams to create, share, and reuse automation patterns inside their organization to standardize integrations at scale.

dotnet: Let Copilot Coding Agent handle the busy work

.NET

2025-09-03

The .NET Blog post demonstrates how the GitHub Copilot Coding Agent automates repetitive developer tasks—like generating unit tests and implementing features from a PRD—using a real .NET sample, enabling developers to concentrate on design and code review.

terraform: 5 tips for credential management across multi-cloud

Terraform

2025-09-02

An InfoCert platform engineer outlines five best practices for securely managing credentials across multiple cloud providers, emphasizing principles (least privilege, short-lived/dynamic secrets), operational controls (centralized secret store, automated rotation, auditing), and using purpose-built tools to implement them safely and consistently.

August (2)

github: Copilot coding agent now supports AGENTS.md custom instructions

GitHub

2025-08-28

GitHub Copilot coding agent now supports AGENTS.md custom instructions, allowing users to guide the agent on project understanding and how to build, test, and validate changes.

terraform: Policy as code, explained

Terraform

2025-08-28

Policy as code automates the verification of compliance with IT and business requirements during infrastructure deployments, providing rapid checks within minutes or seconds.