A key update in Aspire 9.0 is the integration of AWS CDK, enabling developers to define and manage AWS resources such as DynamoDB tables, S3 buckets, and Cognito user pools directly within their Aspire projects. This integration simplifies the process of provisioning cloud resources by embedding infrastructure as code into the same environment used for developing the application itself. These resources are automatically deployed to an AWS account, and the references are included seamlessly within the application.
Azure integration has been upgraded in Aspire 9.0. It now offers preview support for Azure Functions, making it easier for developers to build serverless applications. Additionally, there are more configuration options for Azure Container Apps, giving developers better control over their cloud resources. Aspire 9.0 also introduces Microsoft Entra ID for authentication in Azure PostgreSQL and Azure Redis, boosting security and simplifying identity management.
In addition to cloud integrations, Aspire 9.0 introduces a self-contained SDK that eliminates the need for additional .NET workloads during project setup. This change addresses the issues faced by developers in previous versions, where managing different .NET versions could lead to conflicts or versioning problems.
Full release details and upgrade instructions are available in the .NET Aspire documentation.