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Introducing the Azure MCP Server
This post introduces the Azure MCP Server, bringing the power of the cloud to your AI agents.
Read morePreview 2 of the .NET AI Template Now Available
Preview 2 of the .NET AI Chat Web App template introduces support for .NET Aspire and Qdrant vector database integration, making it easier to create cloud-native AI-powered chat applications with custom data.
Read moreIntegrating Semantic Kernel Python with Google's A2A Protocol
Introducing the integration of Microsoft's Semantic Kernel with Google's A2A protocol, enabling Semantic Kernel agents to seamlessly exchange context, instructions, and data with other agents to collaboratively accomplish tasks.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Azure Developer CLI (azd) in a real-life scenario
This post shares some useful tips and lessons learned while using azd during a migration.
Azure SDK Blog
Apr 24, 2025
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Customer Case Study: Microsoft Store Assistant — bringing multi expert intelligence to Microsoft Store chat with Semantic Kernel and Azure AI
Sophia,
Bryan,
Jeff
Introduction
In October 2024 Microsoft replaced a legacy rule‑based chat bot on Microsoft Store with Microsoft Store Assistant, powered by Azure Open AI, Semantic Kernel, and real‑time page context. The transformation changed a scripted, button-driven experience into a...
Semantic Kernel
Apr 24, 2025
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Microsoft 365 Certification control spotlight: HIPAA
Learn how Microsoft 365 Certification verifies that ISVs have established protocols for managing health information, dealing with emergencies and service disruptions, and complying with key HIPAA regulations.
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog
Apr 24, 2025
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When I define a window class with no default cursor, what is the explanation for the cursors that appear in my client area?
You said you'd take care of it, but you didn't.
The Old New Thing
Apr 23, 2025
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Pure Virtual C++ 2025: Pre-Conference Videos
Pure Virtual C++ is our free, one-day, virtual conference for the whole C++ community. It is running on 30th April.
The first half of our pre-conference videos is now available on YouTube. The videos are:
MSVC C++23 Conformance
Simplifying your Cross-Platform...
C++ Team Blog
Apr 23, 2025
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Announcing SharePoint Framework 1.21 with updates on building enterprise extensibility within Microsoft 365
We are excited to announce general availability for the SharePoint Framework 1.21. This time focus is primarily on technical platform updates and new UX options in SharePoint and in Viva Connections.
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog
Apr 23, 2025
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Azure SDK modularized libraries for JavaScript
This post announces new modularized libraries for the Azure SDK for JavaScript.
Azure SDK Blog
Apr 23, 2025
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Spring Cleaning: A CTA for Azure DevOps OAuth Apps with expired or long-living secrets
Today, we officially closed the doors on any new Azure DevOps OAuth app registrations.
As we prepare for the end-of-life for Azure DevOps OAuth apps in 2026, we'll begin outreach to engage existing app owners and support them through the migration process to use the Microsoft Identity...
Azure DevOps Blog
Apr 23, 2025
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Effortless adjustments with an adaptive paste
Find yourself needing to adjust pasted code to actually work in your project? Visual Studio 2022 introduces the capability to adapt your pasted code with Copilot to reduce the time you spend on making tedious changes.
Streamline manual code modifications with adaptive paste
When you're...
Visual Studio Blog