This. All the Visual Studio stuff (shame, as their tools have long had a good reputation). .NET . Etc.

It's a trap.

Been around long enough to have formed that singular impression of such Microsoft initiatives and to have it confirmed, repeatedly.

They failed in mobile. They are losing mindshare elsewhere.

It's a trap.

I'm not going to try to back up my statement, here and now. Just keep it in mind. The more wary you remain, the quicker you can move away when the noose tightens.

Cheers