Microsoft today announced the release of a new package manager for the Windows 10 operating system that will make it easier for developers to set up their workspace. In the past, Windows developers had to manually download and install all the necessary programs and tools, but with the help of the package manager, this process has become much easier.
The new version of Windows Package Manager will give developers the ability to customize their development environments using the command line, pull packages from an open source repository, and install them using scripts. Developers can quickly and easily find, view, and install frequently used tools using the Windows Package Manager.
The idea is that the developer can create a script that will automatically download all the necessary tools from the repository and install them without having to repeatedly confirm the installation in dialog boxes. This will significantly speed up the process of setting up a new development environment for those who are creating Windows applications.
The main purpose of a package manager is to simplify the installation of software development tools and make the process as secure as possible. The open source repository will be controlled by Microsoft, but anyone will be able to place tools and code there for installation using the Windows Package Manager.
Today Microsoft also launched Windows Terminal 1.0, which is fully compatible with Windows Package Manager.
Source: 3dnews.ru