Alvin Ashcraft
@alvinashcraft.com
Sr. Content Developer at Microsoft on the Microsoft Foundry docs; Writer of WinUI and .NET Concurrency books for Packt; Philadelphia area; Mets fan; TechBash organizer.
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Deep dive into AI with three dedicated, full-day hands-on lab experiences designed for practitioners who want to build skills through real technical work.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Deep dive into AI with three dedicated, full-day hands-on lab experiences designed for practitioners who want to build skills through real technical work.
Spots are limited. Add an AI lab to your Live! 360 registration:
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Day 3 is in full swing at VSLive! San Diego.
Between sessions, Eric D. Boyd and his crew are catching up and connecting, while attendees are diving into sessions with Deborah Kurata and more of our expert speakers.
Stay tuned for more from #VSLive! San Diego.
Between sessions, Eric D. Boyd and his crew are catching up and connecting, while attendees are diving into sessions with Deborah Kurata and more of our expert speakers.
Stay tuned for more from #VSLive! San Diego.
September 16, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Day 3 is in full swing at VSLive! San Diego.
Between sessions, Eric D. Boyd and his crew are catching up and connecting, while attendees are diving into sessions with Deborah Kurata and more of our expert speakers.
Stay tuned for more from #VSLive! San Diego.
Between sessions, Eric D. Boyd and his crew are catching up and connecting, while attendees are diving into sessions with Deborah Kurata and more of our expert speakers.
Stay tuned for more from #VSLive! San Diego.
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Another live update from VSLive! San Diego.
Between sessions, attendees are making the most of their time in San Diego, connecting with fellow developers, soaking up the sunshine and getting creative at the custom T-shirt bar.
Follow along for more from San Diego.
#vslive
Between sessions, attendees are making the most of their time in San Diego, connecting with fellow developers, soaking up the sunshine and getting creative at the custom T-shirt bar.
Follow along for more from San Diego.
#vslive
September 16, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Another live update from VSLive! San Diego.
Between sessions, attendees are making the most of their time in San Diego, connecting with fellow developers, soaking up the sunshine and getting creative at the custom T-shirt bar.
Follow along for more from San Diego.
#vslive
Between sessions, attendees are making the most of their time in San Diego, connecting with fellow developers, soaking up the sunshine and getting creative at the custom T-shirt bar.
Follow along for more from San Diego.
#vslive
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Day 2 is underway at VSLive! San Diego as Mads Kristensen, Principal Product Manager for Visual Studio at Microsoft, takes the stage for “You, Visual Studio, and AI: Rethinking the Inner Loop.”
Follow along for more updates from VSLive! San Diego.
Follow along for more updates from VSLive! San Diego.
September 15, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Day 2 is underway at VSLive! San Diego as Mads Kristensen, Principal Product Manager for Visual Studio at Microsoft, takes the stage for “You, Visual Studio, and AI: Rethinking the Inner Loop.”
Follow along for more updates from VSLive! San Diego.
Follow along for more updates from VSLive! San Diego.
Sunset after the @vslive.bsky.social Welcome Reception
September 16, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Sunset after the @vslive.bsky.social Welcome Reception
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Putting ideas into practice at VSLive! San Diego as day 2 comes to a close.
Attendees are getting practical insights from today’s sessions with Marcel de Vries and Dan Wahlin
Follow along for more updates from VSLive! San Diego.
Attendees are getting practical insights from today’s sessions with Marcel de Vries and Dan Wahlin
Follow along for more updates from VSLive! San Diego.
September 15, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Putting ideas into practice at VSLive! San Diego as day 2 comes to a close.
Attendees are getting practical insights from today’s sessions with Marcel de Vries and Dan Wahlin
Follow along for more updates from VSLive! San Diego.
Attendees are getting practical insights from today’s sessions with Marcel de Vries and Dan Wahlin
Follow along for more updates from VSLive! San Diego.
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Don't miss Andy Lech's sessions at #techbash 2026! Register today before Late Bird prices kick in tomorrow.
Full schedule on the app and techbash.com/schedule
#appdev #apis #softwaredev #devcommunity #devconference #kalahariresort #poconos
Full schedule on the app and techbash.com/schedule
#appdev #apis #softwaredev #devcommunity #devconference #kalahariresort #poconos
September 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Don't miss Andy Lech's sessions at #techbash 2026! Register today before Late Bird prices kick in tomorrow.
Full schedule on the app and techbash.com/schedule
#appdev #apis #softwaredev #devcommunity #devconference #kalahariresort #poconos
Full schedule on the app and techbash.com/schedule
#appdev #apis #softwaredev #devcommunity #devconference #kalahariresort #poconos
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Wake up! It's the final day of #techbash 2026 Standard registration!
View the schedule on the TechBash app or at our schedule page & get a 3-day or 4-day ticket now: techbash.com/schedule
#devconference #devcommunity #developers #dotnet #javascript #azure #webdev #cloud #devops #ai #security
View the schedule on the TechBash app or at our schedule page & get a 3-day or 4-day ticket now: techbash.com/schedule
#devconference #devcommunity #developers #dotnet #javascript #azure #webdev #cloud #devops #ai #security
Schedule - TechBash
The TechBash 2026 schedule has been posted. Be sure to check out the list of talks and see what technologies and soft skills will be talked about. Come learn from some of the industry's top…
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September 13, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Wake up! It's the final day of #techbash 2026 Standard registration!
View the schedule on the TechBash app or at our schedule page & get a 3-day or 4-day ticket now: techbash.com/schedule
#devconference #devcommunity #developers #dotnet #javascript #azure #webdev #cloud #devops #ai #security
View the schedule on the TechBash app or at our schedule page & get a 3-day or 4-day ticket now: techbash.com/schedule
#devconference #devcommunity #developers #dotnet #javascript #azure #webdev #cloud #devops #ai #security
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Register for #techbash 2026 this weekend before Late Bird prices kick in on Monday!
Don't miss Jason Farrell's return. Check the full schedule: techbash.com/schedule
#devops #azure #cloud #appdev #softwaredev #kalahari #poconos #devconference #dotnet #nepa
Don't miss Jason Farrell's return. Check the full schedule: techbash.com/schedule
#devops #azure #cloud #appdev #softwaredev #kalahari #poconos #devconference #dotnet #nepa
September 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Register for #techbash 2026 this weekend before Late Bird prices kick in on Monday!
Don't miss Jason Farrell's return. Check the full schedule: techbash.com/schedule
#devops #azure #cloud #appdev #softwaredev #kalahari #poconos #devconference #dotnet #nepa
Don't miss Jason Farrell's return. Check the full schedule: techbash.com/schedule
#devops #azure #cloud #appdev #softwaredev #kalahari #poconos #devconference #dotnet #nepa
What's new for Windows developers | Microsoft Learn
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#windowsdev #windowssdk #windowsappsdk #winui #winrt #cpp #dotnet #xaml
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What's new: SDK, WinUI, tools - Windows apps
Explore new Windows platform capabilities, SDK and API updates, design guidance, development tools, and productivity improvements.
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September 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
What's new for Windows developers | Microsoft Learn
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#windowsdev #windowssdk #windowsappsdk #winui #winrt #cpp #dotnet #xaml
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#windowsdev #windowssdk #windowsappsdk #winui #winrt #cpp #dotnet #xaml
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Come see Andrew Potozniak at #techbash 2026 next month! He'll be presenting a conference session and a Family Friday session for the kids.
Register today. Late bird pricing goes into effect on Monday: techbash.com
#poconos #kalahariresort #familyfun #developers #devconference #softwaredev
Register today. Late bird pricing goes into effect on Monday: techbash.com
#poconos #kalahariresort #familyfun #developers #devconference #softwaredev
September 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Come see Andrew Potozniak at #techbash 2026 next month! He'll be presenting a conference session and a Family Friday session for the kids.
Register today. Late bird pricing goes into effect on Monday: techbash.com
#poconos #kalahariresort #familyfun #developers #devconference #softwaredev
Register today. Late bird pricing goes into effect on Monday: techbash.com
#poconos #kalahariresort #familyfun #developers #devconference #softwaredev
Let Copilot argue with you: the /spar slash command
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#ai #copilot #copilotcli #prompting #softwaredev #agents #githubcopilot
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#ai #copilot #copilotcli #prompting #softwaredev #agents #githubcopilot
https://bartwullems.blogspot.com/2026/09/let-copilot-argue-with-you-spar-slash.html
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September 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Let Copilot argue with you: the /spar slash command
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#ai #copilot #copilotcli #prompting #softwaredev #agents #githubcopilot
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#ai #copilot #copilotcli #prompting #softwaredev #agents #githubcopilot
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We’re less than 36 hours from TechBash prices rising and the Kalahari room discount ending. Been meaning to register? Visit jasong.us/tb before it’s too late!
#techbash #devconf #devconference #dotnet #dotnetconf #devopsconf #devops #devopsconference #aiconference #ai #artificialintelligence #aicon
#techbash #devconf #devconference #dotnet #dotnetconf #devopsconf #devops #devopsconference #aiconference #ai #artificialintelligence #aicon
TechBash 2026 - A Developer Conference in the Northeast
At TechBash, attendees will take their skills to the next level, learning from experts who share their knowledge in a fun, collaborative, and inclusive environment. TechBash is focused on Web, Cloud, ...
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September 11, 2026 at 6:57 PM
We’re less than 36 hours from TechBash prices rising and the Kalahari room discount ending. Been meaning to register? Visit jasong.us/tb before it’s too late!
#techbash #devconf #devconference #dotnet #dotnetconf #devopsconf #devops #devopsconference #aiconference #ai #artificialintelligence #aicon
#techbash #devconf #devconference #dotnet #dotnetconf #devopsconf #devops #devopsconference #aiconference #ai #artificialintelligence #aicon
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VSLive! San Diego starts next Monday!
It’s not too late to register, and you don’t need a full-week pass to attend.
Choose a Day Pass or Hands-On Lab option and get focused access to the training that fits your schedule.
Secure your seat now at: buff.ly/fjvMIz5
It’s not too late to register, and you don’t need a full-week pass to attend.
Choose a Day Pass or Hands-On Lab option and get focused access to the training that fits your schedule.
Secure your seat now at: buff.ly/fjvMIz5
September 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
VSLive! San Diego starts next Monday!
It’s not too late to register, and you don’t need a full-week pass to attend.
Choose a Day Pass or Hands-On Lab option and get focused access to the training that fits your schedule.
Secure your seat now at: buff.ly/fjvMIz5
It’s not too late to register, and you don’t need a full-week pass to attend.
Choose a Day Pass or Hands-On Lab option and get focused access to the training that fits your schedule.
Secure your seat now at: buff.ly/fjvMIz5
A New Chapter for A2A: Joining the Agentic AI Foundation
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#ai #a2a #devcommunity #standards #agenticai #agents #protocols
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#ai #a2a #devcommunity #standards #agenticai #agents #protocols
A New Chapter for A2A: Joining the Agentic AI Foundation - A2A Protocol
The official documentation for the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol. The A2A protocol is an open standard that allows different AI agents to securely communicate, collaborate, and solve complex problems…
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September 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A New Chapter for A2A: Joining the Agentic AI Foundation
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#ai #a2a #devcommunity #standards #agenticai #agents #protocols
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#ai #a2a #devcommunity #standards #agenticai #agents #protocols
Solution Colors: Telling Visual Studio Windows Apart at a Glance | by Mads Kristensen
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#visualstudio #productivity #extensibility #vsix #ux
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#visualstudio #productivity #extensibility #vsix #ux
Solution Colors: Telling Visual Studio Windows Apart at a Glance
Solution Colors gives each Visual Studio solution a visual identity. Behind the color picker are useful lessons about shell customization, branch-aware settings, and keeping decorative UI from…
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September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Solution Colors: Telling Visual Studio Windows Apart at a Glance | by Mads Kristensen
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#visualstudio #productivity #extensibility #vsix #ux
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#visualstudio #productivity #extensibility #vsix #ux
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Don't miss Varun Joshi's #techbash 2026 #data sessions!
Register by 9/13 and book your room by 9/12! Time's running out for these great prices. Full schedule: techbash.com/schedule
#duckdb #olap #python #devconference #devcommunity #kalahariresort #poconos
Register by 9/13 and book your room by 9/12! Time's running out for these great prices. Full schedule: techbash.com/schedule
#duckdb #olap #python #devconference #devcommunity #kalahariresort #poconos
September 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Don't miss Varun Joshi's #techbash 2026 #data sessions!
Register by 9/13 and book your room by 9/12! Time's running out for these great prices. Full schedule: techbash.com/schedule
#duckdb #olap #python #devconference #devcommunity #kalahariresort #poconos
Register by 9/13 and book your room by 9/12! Time's running out for these great prices. Full schedule: techbash.com/schedule
#duckdb #olap #python #devconference #devcommunity #kalahariresort #poconos
Get started with WinUI 3 | Microsoft Learn
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#windowsdev #winui #windowsappsdk #appdev #csharp #dotnet #cpp #xaml
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#windowsdev #winui #windowsappsdk #appdev #csharp #dotnet #cpp #xaml
Get started with WinUI 3 - Windows apps
Choose a WinUI 3 learning path, run a blank project, build a notes app, or learn an optional AI-assisted development workflow.
learn.microsoft.com
September 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Get started with WinUI 3 | Microsoft Learn
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#windowsdev #winui #windowsappsdk #appdev #csharp #dotnet #cpp #xaml
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#windowsdev #winui #windowsappsdk #appdev #csharp #dotnet #cpp #xaml
Final notice: #TechBash 2026 Standard Registration and Room Discounts Ending This Weekend
www.techbash.com/blog/2026/09...
#devconference #devcommunity #poconos #kalahariresort #developers #dotnet #javascript #ai #cloud #nepa #familyfun
www.techbash.com/blog/2026/09...
#devconference #devcommunity #poconos #kalahariresort #developers #dotnet #javascript #ai #cloud #nepa #familyfun
Final notice: TechBash 2026 Standard Registration and Room Discounts Ending - TechBash
The countdown is officially on with TechBash 2026 just around the corner this October 13-16! Register today!
www.techbash.com
September 11, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Final notice: #TechBash 2026 Standard Registration and Room Discounts Ending This Weekend
www.techbash.com/blog/2026/09...
#devconference #devcommunity #poconos #kalahariresort #developers #dotnet #javascript #ai #cloud #nepa #familyfun
www.techbash.com/blog/2026/09...
#devconference #devcommunity #poconos #kalahariresort #developers #dotnet #javascript #ai #cloud #nepa #familyfun
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Only 2 days left for #techbash 2026 Standard registration & 1 day for our #Kalahari hotel room discounts!
Don't miss Matt Burleigh's sessions & his annual hot sauce challenge during Thursday Game Night!
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#devcommunity #azure #cloud #azd #softwaredev #devconference #familyfun #poconos
Don't miss Matt Burleigh's sessions & his annual hot sauce challenge during Thursday Game Night!
techbash.com
#devcommunity #azure #cloud #azd #softwaredev #devconference #familyfun #poconos
September 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Only 2 days left for #techbash 2026 Standard registration & 1 day for our #Kalahari hotel room discounts!
Don't miss Matt Burleigh's sessions & his annual hot sauce challenge during Thursday Game Night!
techbash.com
#devcommunity #azure #cloud #azd #softwaredev #devconference #familyfun #poconos
Don't miss Matt Burleigh's sessions & his annual hot sauce challenge during Thursday Game Night!
techbash.com
#devcommunity #azure #cloud #azd #softwaredev #devconference #familyfun #poconos
Dew Drop Weekly Newsletter 500 - Week Ending September 11, 2026
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#dewdrop #newsletter #javascript #azure #aspnetcore #blazor #cpp #windowsdev #xaml #dotnet #csharp #ai #mcp #devops #agile #appdev #podcasts #sqlserver #data #powershell #cli #m365
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#dewdrop #newsletter #javascript #azure #aspnetcore #blazor #cpp #windowsdev #xaml #dotnet #csharp #ai #mcp #devops #agile #appdev #podcasts #sqlserver #data #powershell #cli #m365
Dew Drop Weekly Newsletter #500 - Week Ending September 11, 2026
Dew Drop Weekly Newsletter #500 - Week Ending September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Dew Drop Weekly Newsletter 500 - Week Ending September 11, 2026
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#dewdrop #newsletter #javascript #azure #aspnetcore #blazor #cpp #windowsdev #xaml #dotnet #csharp #ai #mcp #devops #agile #appdev #podcasts #sqlserver #data #powershell #cli #m365
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#dewdrop #newsletter #javascript #azure #aspnetcore #blazor #cpp #windowsdev #xaml #dotnet #csharp #ai #mcp #devops #agile #appdev #podcasts #sqlserver #data #powershell #cli #m365
Set Up Syncfusion for Your AI Coding Agent with One Prompt
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#ai #syncfusion #agents #ref #softwaredev #mcp
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#ai #syncfusion #agents #ref #softwaredev #mcp
Set Up Syncfusion for Your AI Coding Agent with One Prompt | Syncfusion Blogs
What if one prompt could make your AI coding agent Syncfusion-ready? Discover how the Syncfusion Onboarding Skill for AI Coding Agent simplifies setup.
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September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Set Up Syncfusion for Your AI Coding Agent with One Prompt
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#ai #syncfusion #agents #ref #softwaredev #mcp
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#ai #syncfusion #agents #ref #softwaredev #mcp
Dew Drop - September 11, 2026 (#4751)
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#dotnet #ai #windowsdev #csharp #webdev #visualstudio #appdev #vscode #cloud #dewdrop
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#dotnet #ai #windowsdev #csharp #webdev #visualstudio #appdev #vscode #cloud #dewdrop
Alvin Ashcraft's Morning Dew
A daily link blog for developers, focused on .NET, Windows, and modern web development.
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September 11, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Dew Drop - September 11, 2026 (#4751)
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#dotnet #ai #windowsdev #csharp #webdev #visualstudio #appdev #vscode #cloud #dewdrop
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#dotnet #ai #windowsdev #csharp #webdev #visualstudio #appdev #vscode #cloud #dewdrop
Prepare your app for iPhone Duo | Apple Developer
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#iOS #iphoneduo #ux #swift #xcode #devicehub #appdev #mobiledev
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#iOS #iphoneduo #ux #swift #xcode #devicehub #appdev #mobiledev
Prepare your app for iPhone Duo | Apple
Learn how to update and optimize your app for the foldable display of iPhone Duo. Discover how to opt in to the full-screen experience, adopt flexible layout best practices, and simulate poses in…
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September 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Prepare your app for iPhone Duo | Apple Developer
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#iOS #iphoneduo #ux #swift #xcode #devicehub #appdev #mobiledev
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#iOS #iphoneduo #ux #swift #xcode #devicehub #appdev #mobiledev