I think there a lot of good ideas in this post and if Scott can make them happen .Net development will get a big shot in the arm.  Things like native compilation and NuGet package generation are great but I think the biggest change is in the attitude of the Microsoft world.  They are finally realizing that not everyone likes&#x2F;needs a GUI and that some (lots of) folks are much more efficient with their existing workflows for things like Ruby &amp; Python.<p>Now, if only I could shake the feeling of a license monster hiding right around the corner ready to bash my head in as soon as I make something useful.  :&#x2F;