🚀 .NET 10 LTS Released + Microsoft Patches Actively Exploited Windows Kernel Flaw
Today's Top Developer Updates
- .NET 10 LTS Released: Long Term Support version with 3 years of official updates
- CVE-2025-62215: Microsoft patches actively exploited Windows kernel vulnerability (patch by Dec 3)
- iOS 18.4 Beta Available: Apple releases beta versions of iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and watchOS 11.4
- Python Tops TIOBE Index: 23.37% rating, C# fastest-rising language
- Swift Student Challenge 2025: Submissions now open through February 23, 2026
.NET 10 LTS: Three Years of Official Support
Microsoft announced .NET 10, the latest Long Term Support (LTS) release of the .NET platform, providing developers with three years of official support, security patches, and performance improvements.
- Support Timeline: 3 years of LTS with security patches and bug fixes
- Performance Improvements: Enhanced runtime performance and reduced memory footprint
- C# Enhancements: Latest C# language features and compiler optimizations
- Migration Path: Upgrade guidance from .NET 8 and .NET 9 to .NET 10
- Enterprise Ready: Production-ready for mission-critical applications
Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday: 63 CVEs
Microsoft's November 2025 Patch Tuesday released on November 12 addresses 63 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) across Windows components, with CVE-2025-62215 flagged as actively exploited in the wild. CISA mandates patching by December 3, 2025.
- CVE-2025-62215 (Actively Exploited): Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege via memory corruption race condition
- CISA Deadline: Patch before December 3, 2025
- CVE-2025-62199: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution (use-after-free flaw, Preview Pane attack vector)
- CVE-2025-62222: Agentic AI and Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2025-60724: Graphics Component heap-based buffer overflow in GDI+
- Total CVEs: 63 vulnerabilities patched across Windows, Office, VS Code
Apple Releases iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4 Betas
Apple released beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, and watchOS 11.4 for developers to test upcoming features before public release.
- iOS 18.4 Beta: New features for iPhone including enhanced widgets and system improvements
- macOS 15.4 Beta: Desktop operating system updates for Mac devices
- Developer Access: Available through Apple Developer Program
- Expected Release: Public release anticipated Q1 2026
- Testing Window: Beta period allows app compatibility testing
Swift Student Challenge 2025 Now Open
Apple opened submissions for the Swift Student Challenge 2025, offering students worldwide the opportunity to showcase their Swift coding skills through app playground submissions.
- Submission Period: Now open through February 23, 2026
- Eligibility: Students enrolled in accredited educational institutions worldwide
- Requirements: Original Swift playground demonstrating coding skills
- Awards: Winners receive Apple hardware, WWDC access, and exclusive perks
- Learning Opportunity: Ideal for students building Swift development portfolios
Python Leads TIOBE Index, C# Surges
Python maintains its top position in the November 2025 TIOBE Programming Community Index with a 23.37% rating, while C# emerges as the fastest-rising language driven by .NET ecosystem growth and cross-platform capabilities.
- Python #1: 23.37% rating in November 2025 TIOBE Index
- C# Fastest Rising: Significant growth driven by .NET 10 release and Azure adoption
- TypeScript Momentum: #1 on GitHub with 2.6M monthly contributors (+66.6% YoY)
- Industry Trends: Python for AI/ML, C# for enterprise, TypeScript for web development
- Developer Impact: Language choices reflect cloud-native and AI-focused development
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