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Nov 18, 2024

Microsoft's Agentic Frameworks: AutoGen and Semantic Kernel

Microsoft’s agentic AI frameworks, Semantic Kernel and AutoGen are deeply collaborating to provide the best-in-class agentic developer experience. With Semantic Kernel’s enterprise ready AI capabilities, customers can already use and get support for building agent applications and,...
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Nov 15, 2024

Join Us at Microsoft Ignite: Unlock GitHub Copilot’s New Potential in Visual Studio

Get ready for an exciting Microsoft Ignite breakout session where we’re unveiling the latest advancements in GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio! Join Dalia Abo Sheasha, Jessie Houghton, and Scott Hanselman as they dive into how GitHub Copilot is evolving to help developers work...
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Nov 22, 2024
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In C++, how can I make a default parameter be the this pointer of the caller?, revisited

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Raymond Chen
Expanding on the previous pattern.
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Nov 22, 2024
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Top 5 GitHub Copilot Features in Visual Studio from Microsoft Ignite 2024

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Amy Nguyen
At this year’s Microsoft Ignite, it was truly exciting to see Scott, Dalia, and Jessie demo some of the most innovative features of GitHub Copilot that are transforming the developer experience in Visual Studio. From the breakout session, we highlighted five standout features that...
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Nov 21, 2024
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Java Intelligent Application Templates in the Azure AI Gallery

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Bruno Borges
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s transforming how developers build and innovate applications today. To help Java developers harness the full potential of AI, Microsoft’s Azure AI App Templates gallery offers a growing collection of AI-powered...
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Nov 21, 2024
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Announcing the GA Release of Filters for .NET and Python in Semantic Kernel

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We are excited to announce the General Availability (GA) release of Filters for our .NET and Python Semantic Kernel! This vital enhancement strengthens the control and visibility developers have when running functions, ensuring responsible AI practices are instilled from the ground up....
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Nov 21, 2024
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Customer Case Study: Announcing the Microsoft Semantic Kernel Elasticsearch Connector

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Sophia Lagerkrans-Pandey
Today we're excited to feature the Elastic team to share more about their Semantic Kernel Elasticsearch connector. Read the entire announcement here. I'll turn it over to Srikanth Manvi to dive into it. In collaboration with the Microsoft Semantic Kernel team, we are...
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Nov 21, 2024
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Announcing the GA Release of the OpenAPI Plugin for .NET and Python in Semantic Kernel

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We are thrilled to announce the General Availability (GA) release of the OpenAPI package for Semantic Kernel, available for both .NET and Python! With this significant milestone, developers can easily integrate existing APIs as plugins, enhancing the capabilities of their AI agents while...
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Nov 21, 2024
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How can I detect which menu my item was invoked from?

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Raymond Chen
Just give them all different IDs. But this might itself by an XY problem.
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Nov 21, 2024
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Making you more productive with Visual Studio v17.12

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Mads Kristensen
The 12th update to Visual Studio 2022 is packed with lots of exciting new features that users have been asking for! Here are some of the awesome highlights from this release that are some of my personal favorites. For all the details, be sure to check out our release notes. Copy from the...
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Nov 20, 2024
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Introducing the enhanced MSSQL Extension for Visual Studio Code

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Carlos Robles
The MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code is designed to support developers in building applications that use Azure SQL (including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs), SQL Database in Fabric (Preview) or SQL Server as backend databases. With a...
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