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Apr 3, 2025
Code the Future with Java and AI – Join Me at JDConf 2025
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – 8:30 AM PDT 👉 RSVP now: jdconf.com
JDConf 2025 is just around the corner, and whether you’re a Java developer, architect, team leader, or decision maker I hope you’ll join me as we explore how Java is evolving with the power of AI and how you can...
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Using OpenAI's Audio-Preview Model with Semantic Kernel
OpenAI's gpt-4o-audio-preview is a powerful multimodal model that enables audio input and output capabilities, allowing developers to create more natural and accessible AI interactions. This model supports both speech-to-text and text-to-speech functionalities in a single API call...
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Hola, Spain Central! Microsoft Dev Box Expands in Europe
You asked, we built it.
We’re thrilled to announce that Spain Central is now a supported region for Microsoft Dev Box! 🎉
That’s right — starting today, you can spin up Dev Boxes in Spain Central and get all the benefits of fast, secure, ready-to-code workstations, now...
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Apr 7, 2025
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Pure Virtual C++ 2025 Talks Announced
Pure Virtual C++ is our free, one-day, virtual conference for the whole C++ community. This year, it is running on the 30th April. We're pleased to announce four of our five live sessions for the day:
Welcome to v1.0 of the meta::[[verse]]! with Inbal Levi
Proxy: Next...
C++ Team Blog
Apr 7, 2025
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Guest Blog: Semantic Kernel and Copilot Studio Usage Series - Part 1
Today on the Semantic Kernel blog we're excited to welcome a group of guest authors from Microsoft. We'll turn it over to Riccardo Chiodaroli, Samar El Housseini, Daniel Lavve and Fabrizio Ruocco to dive into their use cases with Semantic Kernel and Copilot Studio.
In today's...
Semantic Kernel
Apr 7, 2025
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Build a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in C#
Learn how to build a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server using the C# SDK to enable seamless communication between AI models and applications.
.NET Blog
Apr 7, 2025
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Enhancing Search Capabilities in SQL Server and Azure SQL with Hybrid Search and RRF Re-Ranking
In today's data-driven world, delivering precise and contextually relevant search results is critical. SQL Server and Azure SQL Database now enable this through Hybrid Search—a technique that combines traditional full-text search with modern vector similarity search. This allows...
Azure SQL Devs’ Corner
Apr 7, 2025
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On priority inversion in the use of a spinlock to ensure atomic access to a shared_ptr
Priority inversion may be rare, but correctness doesn't care about rarity.
The Old New Thing
Apr 5, 2025
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Removal of deprecated DISCO & WSDL aspx pages from SharePoint Online
We are removing DSICO and WSDL pages from the SharePoint Online by mid September 2025.
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog
Apr 4, 2025
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Build AI agents with Python in #AgentsHack
Microsoft is holding an AI Agents Hackathon, and we want to see what you can build with Python! We'll have 20+ live streams showing you how to build AI agents with Python using popular agent frameworks and Microsoft technologies. Then, you can submit your project for a chance to win prizes, including a Best in Python prize!
Microsoft for Python Developers Blog
Apr 4, 2025
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Python in Visual Studio Code - April 2025 Release
The April 2025 release of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code is now available. This update introduces enhancements to the Copilot experience in Notebooks, improved support for editable installs, faster and more reliable diagnostics, and the addition of custom Node.js arguments with Pylance, and more!
Microsoft for Python Developers Blog
Apr 4, 2025
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Semantic Kernel Agents are now Generally Available
The time is finally here, Semantic Kernel’s Agent framework is now Generally Available! Available today as part of Semantic Kernel 1.45 (.NET) and 1.27 (Python), the Semantic Kernel Agent framework makes it easier for agents to coordinate and dramatically reduces the code developers...
Semantic Kernel