Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Windows Features for Developers
Windows is getting a major developer-focused upgrade as Microsoft doubles down on AI, agents, and local computing. Microsoft used its Build 2026 event to position Windows as a more flexible and developer-friendly platform, especially for people working across local machines, cloud environments, and AI systems. According to Pavan Davuluri, executive vice president of Windows + Devices, the goal is to reduce friction and make development feel more natural across different tools and platforms. He emphasized that feedback from developers has shaped the latest direction of Windows 11, particularly around performance, security, and flexibility. A faster setup for Windows 11 development One of the most practical updates is a redesigned developer experience on Windows 11 aimed at getting machines ready to code faster. Microsoft introduced Windows Developer Configurations, a one-command setup powered by WinGet that installs and configures essential tools like Git, PowerShell 7, WSL, Visual Studio Code, and GitHub CLI. The company says it also applies developer-focused system settings to reduce setup time and distractions. Alongside this, Coreutils for Windows is now generally available, bringing Linux-style …









