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Expand your developer toolbox with the latest tools, services, and features for building intelligent, modern applications. Check out the links in this blog to learn more about .NET Aspire, Microsoft DevBox, building distributed apps for the cloud, custom copilots, and more.
Register for .NET Aspire Day 2024
Save the date! Join the .NET Aspire Day 2024 livestream (September 18) to learn how to harness cutting-edge Azure services and components for your .NET Aspire projects. Register now.
Watch on demand: .NET Aspire Developers Day
The .NET Aspire Developers Day event was jam-packed with advanced knowledge and demos that will help take your skills to the next level. Missed the event? No problem. You can still watch the videos on demand for practical skills and insights from .NET Aspire experts.
Doodle to Code is now on GitHub
Dive into the Doodle to Code GitHub repository to find doodles, detailed breakdowns of Generative AI concepts, step-by-step technical guidance, and source code for projects.
Building Apps with Visual Studio in the Cloud with Dev Box
Find out how to create and run dev boxes—preconfigured workstations optimized for building applications in the cloud.
Microsoft Learn Path: Build distributed apps with .NET Aspire
Want to learn how to build production-ready, distributed apps with .NET Aspire? Check out this free Microsoft Learn path to get started.
Microsoft Learn Path: Use Azure services to build and deploy apps with .NET Aspire
Use Azure services to build and deploy apps with .NET Aspire. This free Microsoft Learn path will show you everything you need to know to get started.
.NET Aspire beginner videos
Wondering how to get started with .NET Aspire? This collection of beginner videos is a great place to start your journey. Learn what .NET Aspire does, find out how to use it, and explore helpful resources.
Build a custom copilot for Microsoft Teams using Azure OpenAI Studio and your data
Discover a new way to easily bring your chat apps to Microsoft Teams. Azure OpenAI Studio now offers an option to “Deploy to a Teams app” (in preview). Watch a quick demo.
Save the Date: .NET Conf 2024
Announcing: .NET Conf 2024 will be November 12-14. Join the digital event to explore cutting-edge advancements in the .NET ecosystem. Discover how new features in .NET 9 will elevate your cloud-native and intelligent app development. Read the blog for details.
New Hugging Face Models On Azure AI
Model choice is important when you’re building complex, cost-effective AI solutions. The Azure AI Model catalog has more than 1500 open-source models in the Hugging Face collection, with 20 or more new models added monthly. In July, Microsoft added highly-ranked multi-lingual models and signature SLM and BioMed options. Read the blog post to learn more.
Microsoft 365 Developer Podcast: Custom engine copilots
Listen to a new episode of the Microsoft 365 Developer Podcast to hear Jeremy Thake and Joey Glocke discuss custom engine copilots in Microsoft 365 and more.
“Bots as plumbing” in message extensions and more
The Azure Bot Framework is used in some Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 applications, even ones that don’t include a chatbot feature. This episode of Microsoft 365 Essentials looks at how Microsoft 365 uses the bot framework for message extensions and adaptive card actions. Discover how we’re working to do direct API calls as an alternative.
Bring your custom engine copilot from Azure OpenAI Studio to Microsoft Teams (preview)
Azure OpenAI now has an option to "Deploy to a Teams app" (in preview). This provides a new way to connect enterprise data with custom engine copilots in Microsoft Teams. Read the blog to learn more.
Your extensibility options for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Streamline your journey through the extensibility options for Microsoft Copilot with this developer decision guide from Microsoft Learn.
New .NET Aspire page: Demystify cloud-native development with .NET Aspire
Get to know .NET Aspire. Check out this new page for a look at the benefits of cloud-native architecture. Explore tools for building .NET apps and find out how .NET Aspire helps you every step of the way.
.NET Conf: Focus on AI available on demand (event is August 20, 2024)
The .NET Conf: Focus on AI event is over, but you can still watch the sessions on demand. Learn how to build intelligent apps with .NET using the latest AI tools. Enhance existing applications with AI. And watch demos of real-world examples.
Build AI-powered apps with .NET
Did you know you can build AI-powered apps with .NET. Learn about Gen AI with .NET, pre-built AI models, ML.NET, and more.
Learn Path: Develop Generative AI solutions with Azure OpenAI Service
Develop Gen AI solutions with Azure OpenAI Service. This free learning path from Microsoft Learn will get you started. Find out how to work with OpenAI's powerful LLMs, including Chat GPT.
Continue reading...
Register for .NET Aspire Day 2024
Save the date! Join the .NET Aspire Day 2024 livestream (September 18) to learn how to harness cutting-edge Azure services and components for your .NET Aspire projects. Register now.
Watch on demand: .NET Aspire Developers Day
The .NET Aspire Developers Day event was jam-packed with advanced knowledge and demos that will help take your skills to the next level. Missed the event? No problem. You can still watch the videos on demand for practical skills and insights from .NET Aspire experts.
Doodle to Code is now on GitHub
Dive into the Doodle to Code GitHub repository to find doodles, detailed breakdowns of Generative AI concepts, step-by-step technical guidance, and source code for projects.
Building Apps with Visual Studio in the Cloud with Dev Box
Find out how to create and run dev boxes—preconfigured workstations optimized for building applications in the cloud.
Microsoft Learn Path: Build distributed apps with .NET Aspire
Want to learn how to build production-ready, distributed apps with .NET Aspire? Check out this free Microsoft Learn path to get started.
Microsoft Learn Path: Use Azure services to build and deploy apps with .NET Aspire
Use Azure services to build and deploy apps with .NET Aspire. This free Microsoft Learn path will show you everything you need to know to get started.
.NET Aspire beginner videos
Wondering how to get started with .NET Aspire? This collection of beginner videos is a great place to start your journey. Learn what .NET Aspire does, find out how to use it, and explore helpful resources.
Build a custom copilot for Microsoft Teams using Azure OpenAI Studio and your data
Discover a new way to easily bring your chat apps to Microsoft Teams. Azure OpenAI Studio now offers an option to “Deploy to a Teams app” (in preview). Watch a quick demo.
Save the Date: .NET Conf 2024
Announcing: .NET Conf 2024 will be November 12-14. Join the digital event to explore cutting-edge advancements in the .NET ecosystem. Discover how new features in .NET 9 will elevate your cloud-native and intelligent app development. Read the blog for details.
New Hugging Face Models On Azure AI
Model choice is important when you’re building complex, cost-effective AI solutions. The Azure AI Model catalog has more than 1500 open-source models in the Hugging Face collection, with 20 or more new models added monthly. In July, Microsoft added highly-ranked multi-lingual models and signature SLM and BioMed options. Read the blog post to learn more.
Microsoft 365 Developer Podcast: Custom engine copilots
Listen to a new episode of the Microsoft 365 Developer Podcast to hear Jeremy Thake and Joey Glocke discuss custom engine copilots in Microsoft 365 and more.
“Bots as plumbing” in message extensions and more
The Azure Bot Framework is used in some Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 applications, even ones that don’t include a chatbot feature. This episode of Microsoft 365 Essentials looks at how Microsoft 365 uses the bot framework for message extensions and adaptive card actions. Discover how we’re working to do direct API calls as an alternative.
Bring your custom engine copilot from Azure OpenAI Studio to Microsoft Teams (preview)
Azure OpenAI now has an option to "Deploy to a Teams app" (in preview). This provides a new way to connect enterprise data with custom engine copilots in Microsoft Teams. Read the blog to learn more.
Your extensibility options for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Streamline your journey through the extensibility options for Microsoft Copilot with this developer decision guide from Microsoft Learn.
New .NET Aspire page: Demystify cloud-native development with .NET Aspire
Get to know .NET Aspire. Check out this new page for a look at the benefits of cloud-native architecture. Explore tools for building .NET apps and find out how .NET Aspire helps you every step of the way.
.NET Conf: Focus on AI available on demand (event is August 20, 2024)
The .NET Conf: Focus on AI event is over, but you can still watch the sessions on demand. Learn how to build intelligent apps with .NET using the latest AI tools. Enhance existing applications with AI. And watch demos of real-world examples.
Build AI-powered apps with .NET
Did you know you can build AI-powered apps with .NET. Learn about Gen AI with .NET, pre-built AI models, ML.NET, and more.
Learn Path: Develop Generative AI solutions with Azure OpenAI Service
Develop Gen AI solutions with Azure OpenAI Service. This free learning path from Microsoft Learn will get you started. Find out how to work with OpenAI's powerful LLMs, including Chat GPT.
Continue reading...