Here's your comprehensive guide to understanding and building Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers for C# developers. It’s a great hands-on resource for exploring MCP and AI assistant integration in .NET environments. 📚 https://msft.it/6041sRjhd
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📢 New in Visual Studio: Bring Your Own Model to Chat We’re expanding flexibility in Copilot for Visual Studio. You can now connect API keys from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to run Chat on the model of your choice. This update gives you: ✅ Choice – Access the latest models beyond the built-in defaults. ✅ Customization – Select models that fit your infrastructure and requirements. ✅ Control – Manage API usage, limits, and billing directly with your provider. ✅ Flexibility – Switch seamlessly between Copilot’s built-in models and your own. This release is the first step toward a more open and customizable chat experience in Visual Studio, with more providers and capabilities to come. 🔗 https://msft.it/6049sVar5
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Have you watched this recently released Bits and Pieces episode? It takes a closer look at QA (formerly Cloud Academy)—included with your Visual Studio subscription—and how it can help you: ✅ Build and test Azure skills ✅ Learn on your schedule ✅ Explore labs without using your own credits ✅ Use AI-powered Ela to accelerate your progress 🎓 See how to elevate your learning and get more from your subscription. ▶️ Watch the episode: https://msft.it/6048sRdbC
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Let's Learn MCP with Python - Tutorial Series Here's your comprehensive guide to understanding and building Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers for Python developers through interactive learning experiences. Repo readme: https://msft.it/6040sR9Oq
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VS Live! Redmond Recap + San Diego Preview 🌴 ...from electric energy at Microsoft HQ to game-changing insights from GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio Live! Redmond was a developer’s dream. With 70+ sessions and 39 Microsoft speakers, the week was packed with hands-on learning, AI-powered productivity boosts, and unforgettable hallway conversations. 🎥 Missed it? Catch keynotes, deep dives, and demos on-demand: https://msft.it/6046sTlzg 📍 Next stop: San Diego! Use code VSLIVE2025 to save up to $500 on registration. Join us for another week of deep technical learning and direct access to the engineers behind Visual Studio, Azure, and GitHub Copilot. #VSLive #VisualStudio #GitHubCopilot
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Microsoft has officially released Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Visual Studio. MCP enables developers to securely connect Copilot to internal tools, APIs, and databases—bringing real context into AI-assisted development. 🔸 One-click MCP server setup 🔸 Secure authentication and access control 🔸 Enterprise governance features 🔸 Enhanced Copilot interactions with real-time context This marks a significant step toward scalable, secure AI integration in software development environments. #AIForDevelopers 🔗 https://msft.it/6048sVPpr
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Did you know your Visual Studio subscription unlocks access to 3,000+ software downloads? From legacy operating systems to the latest dev tools, this hidden gem helps you: ✅ Test across versions ✅ Ensure compatibility ✅ Build with confidence Make the most of your subscription—log in now: https://lnkd.in/gPSKPX8j
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🌴 Big things are coming to #VSLive San Diego, Sept 8–11! Get inspired by industry-leading keynote speakers and dive deep into the latest in AI, Azure, .NET, and more. Whether you're building smarter apps or scaling cloud-native solutions, this is where innovation meets hands-on learning. 💡 Subscribers can use their exclusive discount at https://lnkd.in/gPSKPX8j 🎟️ Register now: https://aka.ms/VSS/VSLive
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Full Course: Build AI Agents with Model Context Protocol (MCP)! Walk through core concepts, hands-on development, advanced implementation, and real-world case studies. Learn how to build and deploy AI agents with MCP in Visual Studio Code, contribute to the community, and apply best practices from early adopters across industries. 🔗 https://msft.it/6042suzqi
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🚀 Calling all developers and tech professionals! 🕛 Join us on August 22 at 12 PM ET for an Advanced Prompt Engineering session with Microsoft Copilot. This free webinar will teach you how to ✅ Master clarity, context & intent in prompts ✅ Use role-based prompts to guide AI behavior ✅ Build chain prompts for complex tasks ✅ Optimize AI output for accuracy and safety ✅ Watch live demos in real-world dev scenarios 📍 Hosted by @qanorthamerica #CloudAcademy 🔗 Reserve your spot now: https://msft.it/6044suoiY