Various topics were covered in the Dew Drop on April 8, 2025, including Model Context Protocol (MCP) server building, AI in .NET, SOLID principles in Angular, and Git's 20th anniversary.
The article also discussed security best practices for ASP.NET developers, building chat interfaces with KendoReact, and using OpenAPI overlays for specialization within domains.
In the AI sphere, topics ranged from LLMs to AI coding assistants, multimodal search, and Cloud Native Infrastructure for GenAI applications.
Design, methodology, and testing were highlighted with topics such as GitLab vs GitHub, data visualization, and alternative design approaches with functional programming.
Additionally, the article covered mobile, IoT, and game development updates, along with various screencasts, podcasts, and community-related announcements.
Events like the Global AI Bootcamp 2025 were mentioned, along with database updates, information on SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Windows 11 Insider Preview, and more.
The article also touched on miscellaneous topics such as tariffs, Golang's popularity trends, and a selection of curated link collections for further reading.