Enterprise Ready Windows Productivity Tools for Developers and IT Pros - BRK330

Explore Windows 11's comprehensive suite of developer productivity tools designed to accelerate coding workflows while meeting enterprise IT security and manageability requirements. Discover new experiences coming to Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), Windows Terminal, and PowerToys that significantly boost developer productivity. Learn about the introduction of 'Edit', a new lightweight terminal text editor optimized for speed and handling large files, and see how Windows Terminal now supports organized profiles with integrated GitHub Copilot commands. Examine PowerToys' enhanced capabilities including Foundry Local in Advanced Paste for AI-powered text editing, and understand how these tools maintain enterprise-grade security through Zero Trust features. Gain insights into building and registering MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers in Windows, running and testing MCP servers as AI agents, and leveraging open-source Windows tools like PowerShell and Terminal. See live demonstrations of these cutting-edge features through hands-on examples that showcase how Windows has evolved into a truly enterprise-friendly development platform that balances productivity with security and manageability concerns.

Syllabus

0:00 - Transition to live demo — showcasing new Windows features for developers
00:05:37 - Introduction of 'Edit' – a new lightweight terminal text editor optimized for speed and large files
00:07:23 - Windows Terminal updates – creating organized profiles and integrating GitHub Copilot commands
00:10:22 - Addressing save issues in Canary build and launching PowerToys via CLI
00:20:38 - Using Foundry Local in Advanced Paste for AI text editing
00:22:55 - Discussion on open-source Windows tools like PowerShell and Terminal
00:25:47 - Overview of new Zero Trust enterprise features for WSL
00:33:13 - Building and Registering an MCP Server in Windows
00:34:13 - Running and Testing MCP Server as an AI Agent