.NET 11 Preview 1 lands, but devs question the direction

Microsoft dropped .NET 11 Preview 1 with updates to the runtime and SDK, but the release sparked pushback from the community. Developers are calling out growing C# syntax complexity and notice that Microsoft is steering the platform closer to AI‑centric development. That mix made the preview feel less like a routine update and more like a shift in priorities.
February 15, 2026
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