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AWS re:Invent 2022 - .NET open source on AWS (OPN207)

Summary

AWS has been hosting Windows and .NET workloads for 14 years, with .NET being the third most popular platform for app development on AWS.
AWS focuses on enabling developers to be more productive with their development efforts on AWS, with a range of tools and services for .NET developers.
AWS supports both Windows and Linux for .NET workloads, with a variety of compute services like EC2, Beanstalk, LightSail, ECS, EKS, Fargate, App Runner, and Lambda.
AWS provides integration with popular IDEs, SDKs, CDK, command-line tools, CI/CD integrations, and tools to help with modernization from .NET Framework to .NET Core.
AWS is investing in open source to foster innovation, attract talent, reduce costs, and collaborate with the community.
AWS has over 25 active .NET open source projects, with significant contributions to SDKs, Lambda tools, X-Ray, and the Porting Assistant for .NET.
AWS is focusing on improving the .NET and Linux ecosystem, developer tooling, and community support.
AWS has launched initiatives like the Porting Assistant for .NET, Core WCF, Credentials Fetcher, and native AOT compilation for Lambda to enhance the .NET development experience on AWS.
AWS is funding .NET open source projects, offering AWS credits for .NET open source development, and supporting .NET user groups.

AWS's long history with Windows and .NET workloads demonstrates a deep commitment to supporting .NET developers in the cloud.
The focus on productivity tools and integration with popular IDEs indicates AWS's strategy to make cloud development seamless for .NET developers.
AWS's investment in open source is strategic, aiming to leverage community expertise, drive innovation, and provide cost-effective solutions for customers.
The emphasis on modernizing .NET applications to run on Linux reflects a broader industry trend towards open source and cloud-native technologies.
AWS's funding for .NET open source projects and user group support highlights the company's commitment to nurturing the .NET community and ecosystem.
The introduction of new tools and services, such as the Porting Assistant for .NET and Core WCF, showcases AWS's proactive approach to solving common challenges faced by .NET developers in the cloud.
AWS's initiatives to improve the cold start times of Lambda functions with native AOT compilation demonstrate a focus on performance optimization for serverless computing.
The AWS Deploy Tool for .NET and the emphasis on messaging frameworks indicate AWS's ongoing efforts to enhance the developer experience and broaden service support for .NET applications.