Microsoft is taking another step toward streamlining cloud-native development with .NET Aspire. In a recent update, the team has introduced a new way to simplify how developers build distributed applications that span across local and cloud environments. This move strengthens the growing synergy between modern .NET tools and Azure services.

Here’s how:

Instant setup: Quickly create Azure Functions with the Enlist in .NET Aspire orchestration option—just pick your Aspire version and go.
Automatic service defaults: Configure essentials like OpenTelemetry, health checks, service discovery, and more—automatically.
App Host made easy: Automatically create an App Host to orchestrate every project in your solution.
Plug into existing solutions: No need to start from scratch—.NET Aspire integrates effortlessly with your current projects.
Real-time insights: Monitor and debug your Azure Functions live to see exactly how .NET Aspire orchestrates your app.