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Step-by-step: Gather a detailed dataset on SharePoint Sites using the Microsoft Graph Data Connect
0. Overview
This blog shows a step-by-step guide to getting SharePoint Sites information using the Microsoft Graph Data Connect for SharePoint. This includes detailed instructions on how to extract SharePoint and OneDrive site information and use that to run analytics for your tenant. If you follow these steps, you will have a Power BI dashboard like the one shown below, which includes total bytes per site type, number of sites by owner, and total file count by month created. You can also use the many other properties available in the SharePoint Site dataset.
To get there, you can split the process into 3 distinct parts:
Set up your tenant for the Microsoft Graph Data Connect, configuring its prerequisites.
Configure and run a pipeline to get SharePoint Sites using Azure Synapse.
Use Power BI to read the data about SharePoint Sites and show it in a dashboard.
1. Setting up the Microsoft Graph Data Connect
The first step in the process is to enable the Microsoft Graph Data Connect and its prerequisites. You will need to do a few things to make sure everything is ready to run the pipeline:
Enable Data Connect in your Microsoft 365 Admin Center. This is where your Tenant Admin will check the boxes to enable the Data Connect and enable the use of SharePoint datasets.
Create an application identity to run your pipelines. This is an application created in Azure Active Directory which will be granted the right permissions to run your pipelines and access your Azure Storage account.
Create an Azure Resource Group for all the resources we will use for Data Connect, like the Azure Storage account and the Azure Synapse workspace.
Create an Azure Storage account. This is the place in your Azure account where you will store the data coming from your pipeline. This is also the place where Power BI will read the data for creating the dashboards.
Create a container and folder in your Storage Account. This is the location where the data will go.
Grant the application identity the required access to the Storage account. This makes sure that the application identity has permission to write to the storage.
Add your Microsoft Graph Data Connect application in the Azure Portal. Your Microsoft Graph Data Connect application needs to be associated with a subscription, resource group, storage account, application identity and datasets.
Finally, your Global Administrator needs to use the Microsoft Admin Center to approve the Microsoft Graph Data Connect application access.
Let us look at each one of these.
1a. Enable the Microsoft Graph Data Connect
The final preparation step is to go into the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and enable the Microsoft Graph Data Connect.
Navigate to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center at http://admin.microsoft.com/ and make sure you are signed in as a Global Administrator.
Select the option to Show all options on the left.
Click on Settings, then on Org settings.
Select the settings for Microsoft Graph Data Connect.
Check the box to turn Data Connect on.
Make sure to also check the box to enable access to the SharePoint and OneDrive datasets.
IMPORTANT: You must wait 48 hours for onboarding your tenant and another 48 hours for the initial data collection and curation. For example, if you check the boxes on August 1st, you will be able to run your first data pull on August 5th, targeting the data for August 3rd. You can continue with the configuration, but do not trigger your pipeline before that.
1b. Create the Application Identity
You will need to create an Application in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) and setup an authentication mechanism, like a certificate or a secret. You will use this Application later when you configure the pipeline. Here are the steps:
Navigate to the Azure Portal at https://portal.azure.com
Find the Microsoft Entra ID service in the list of Azure services.
Select the option for App Registration on the list on the left.
Click the link to New Registration to create a new one.
Enter an app name, select “this organizational directory only” and click on the Register button.
On the resulting screen, select the link to Add a certificate or secret.
Select the “Client secrets” tab and click on the option for New client secret.
Enter a description, select an expiration period, and click the Add button.
Copy the secret value (there is a copy button next to it). We will need that secret value later.
Secret values can only be viewed immediately after creation. Save the secret before leaving the page.
Click on the Overview link on the left to view the details about your app registration.
Make sure to copy the application (client) ID. We will need that value later as well.
1c. Create the Azure Resource Group
You will need to create an Azure Resource Group for all the resources we will use for Data Connect, including the Storage Account and Synapse Workspace. Here are the steps.
Navigate to the Azure Portal at https://portal.azure.com
Find the Resource Groups in the list of Azure services.
Click on the Create link to create a new resource group.
Select a name and a region.
IMPORTANT: You must use a region that matches the region of your Microsoft 365 tenant.
Click on Review + Create, make sure you have everything correctly entered and click Create.
1d. Create the Azure Storage Account
You will need to create an Azure Storage Account to store the data coming from SharePoint. This should be an Azure Data Lake Gen2 storage account. You should also authorize the Application you created to write to this storage account. Here are the steps.
Navigate to the Azure Portal at https://portal.azure.com
Find the Storage accounts service in the list of Azure services.
Click on the Create link to create a new storage account.
Select a subscription, resource group (created in step 1d), account name, region, and type (standard is fine).
Make sure your new account name contains only lowercase letters and numbers.
IMPORTANT: You must use a region that matches the region of your Microsoft 365 tenant.
Click on the Advanced tab. Under Data Lake Storage Gen2 check the box to Enable hierarchical namespace.
Click on Review, make sure you have everything correctly entered and click Create.
Wait until the deployment is completed and click on Go to resource.
Click on the Access keys option on the left to see the keys to access the storage account.
Click on Show for one of the two keys and use the copy icon whenever you need the key.
1e. Grant access to the Storage Account
You will need to grant the Application Id the required access to the Storage Account. Here are those steps:
In the Storage account you just created, click the Access Control (IAM) option on the left.
Click on the link to Add on the horizontal bar.
Click on the link to Add on the horizontal bar and click on the option to Add role assignment.
In the Role tab, select the built-in Storage Blob Data Contributor role and click on the Next button.
In the Members tab, select user, group or service principal and click on the Select members link.
In the Select members window, click on the application id you created in item 1b and click the Select button.
Then click on the Review + Assign button.
Review the role assignment and click on the Review + assign button.
You’ve now completed the role assignment.
1f. Create a container and folder in your Storage Account
The next step is to create a container and folder for the data you will bring from Data Connect. Follow these steps:
In the Storage account you just created, click the Containers option on the left.
You will see only the default $logs container in the list. Click on the Container link on the horizontal bar.
Click on the newly created container and in that container, click on + Add Directory.
With that, you have a location to later store your data with the path as container/folder.
1g. Add your Microsoft Graph Data Connect application
Your Microsoft Graph Data Connect application needs to be associated to a subscription, resource group, storage account, application identity and datasets. This will define everything that the app will need to run your pipelines.
Search for the “Microsoft Graph Data Connect” service in the Azure Portal at https://portal.azure.com or navigate directly to https://aka.ms/MGDCinAzure to get started.
Select the option to Add a new application.
Under Application ID, select the one from step 1b and give it a description.
Select Single-Tenant for Publish Type.
Select Azure Synapse for Compute Type.
Select Copy Activity for Activity Type.
Fill the form with the correct Subscription and Resource Group (from step 1c).
Under Destination Type, select Azure Storage Account.
Under Storage Account, select the Storage Account we created in step 1d.
Under Storage Account Uri, select the option with “dfs” in the name.
Click on “Next: Datasets”.
In the dataset page, under Dataset, select BasicDataSet_v0.SharePointSites_v1.
Under Columns, select all.
Click on “Review + Create” and click “Create” to finish.
You will now see the app in the list for Graph Data Connect.
1h. Approve the Microsoft Graph Data Connect Application
Your last step in this section is to have a Global Administrator approve the Microsoft Graph Data Connect application.
Make sure this step is performed by a Global administrator who is not the same user that created the application.
Navigate to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center at http://admin.microsoft.com/
Select the option to Show all options on the left.
Click on Settings, then on Org settings.
Click on the tab for Security & privacy.
Select the option for settings for Microsoft Graph Data Connect applications.
You will see the app you defined with the status Pending Authorization.
Double-click the app name to start the authorization.
Follow the wizard to review the app data, the datasets, the columns and the destination, clicking Next after each screen.
In the last screen, click on Approve to approve the app.
Note: The Global administrator that approves the application cannot be the same user that created the application. If it is, the tool will say “app approver and developer cannot be the same user.”
2. Run a Pipeline
Next, you will configure a pipeline in either Azure Data Factory or Azure Synapse. We will use Synapse here. You will trigger this pipeline to pull SharePoint data from Microsoft 365 and drop it on the Azure Storage account. Here is what you will need to do:
Create a new Azure Synapse workspace. This is the place where you create and run your pipelines.
Use the Copy Data tool in Azure Synapse. This tool will help you with the task.
Create a new source to get the SharePoint sites dataset from Microsoft 365.
Create a new destination with a storage folder in Azure Storage to receive the data.
Deploy and trigger the pipeline.
Monitor the pipeline to make sure it has finished running and that the data is available.
Let us look at each one of these.
2a. Create the Azure Synapse workspace
To get started, you need to create an Azure Synapse workspace, if you do not already have one. Here are the steps:
Navigate to the Azure Portal at https://portal.azure.com
Find the Azure Synapse Analytics service in the list of Azure services.
Click on the Create link to create the new Azure Synapse workspace.
Enter the subscription, resource group (created in step 1d), the new workspace name, region, storage account name (created in step 1e) and new file system name.
IMPORTANT: You must use a region that matches the region of your Microsoft 365 tenant
Click on the Security tab. Select the option to Use only AAD authentication. Click on the Review+create button.
Click Create. Wait until the deployment is completed and click on Go to resource.
Note: After you create an Azure Synapse workspace, you might run into an error that says, “The Azure Synapse resource provider (Microsoft Synapse) needs to be registered with the selected subscription”. You might also run into a validation error later with a message like “Customer subscription GUID needs to be registered with Microsoft.Sql resource provider”. These providers might not be registered with your subscription by default. If you run into these issues, see this doc on how to register a new resource provider and make sure your subscription is registered with both the Microsoft.Synapse and the Microsoft.Sql resource providers. Thanks to Carl Grzywacz for pointing these out.
2b. Use the Copy Data tool in Azure Synapse
Our Azure Data Factory pipeline will use a data source (Microsoft 365) and a data sink (Azure Storage). Let us start by configuring the data source in our Data Factory. Follow the steps.
Navigate to the Azure Portal at https://portal.azure.com
Find the Azure Synapse Analytics service in the list of Azure services.
Click on the name of your Azure Synapse workspace (created in item 2a).
Click on the Open link inside the big box for Synapse Studio.
In the Synapse Studio, select the fourth icon on the left to go to the Integrate page.
Click on the bug + icon and select the option for the Copy Data tool to start.
Keep options for the Built-in copy task and Run once now. Then click the Next button.
You will then have to define the source and destination.
2c. Define the data source
The first step is to define your data source, which will be the Microsoft Graph Data Connect (Data Connect source). Here are the steps you should take:
On the Source data store page, click on the New connection option.
On the New connection page, enter “365” on the search box and select Microsoft 365 (Office 365).
Click the Continue button to reach the page to define the details of the new connection.
Enter the Name and Description for the new connection
Also enter the Service principal ID and the Service principal key. These are the application id and the secret that we captured in step 1c.
Click on the Test connection option on the bottom right to make sure the credentials are working.
Then click on the Create button to create the new connection and go back to the Source data store page.
This time around, the connection will be filled in and the list of datasets will be available.
Check the box next to BasicDataSet_v0.SharePointSites_v1 and click on the Next button.
In the Apply Filter page, keep the default scope.
Select SnapshotDate as a column filter and select a date. Since we are doing a full pull, you should use the same date for Start and End Time.
IMPORTANT: Valid dates go from 23 days ago to 2 days ago.
IMPORTANT: You cannot query dates before the date when you enabled SharePoint dataset collection.
Click on the Next button to finish the source section and move to the destination section.
2d. Define the data destination
Next, you need to point to the location where the data will go, which is an Azure Storage account. Here are the steps:
On the Source data store page, click on the New connection option.
Select the option for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen 2
Click the Continue button to reach the page to define the details of the new connection.
Enter the Name and Description for the new connection.
Change the Authentication type to Service Principal, add the Storage account name from the drop-down list.
Enter the Service principal ID and the Service principal key. Again, these are the application id and the secret that we captured in step 1c.
Click on the Test connection option on the bottom right to make sure the credentials are working.
Then click on the Create button to create the new connection and go back to the Destination data store page.
This time around, the connection will be filled in and a few options will be available.
Enter a Folder path. This is the container and folder you created in step 1f and you can browse to it.
Click Next to reach the Review and finish page of the Copy Data tool.
2e. Deploy and trigger the pipeline
Now we will deploy the pipeline and run it. Follow the steps:
In the Review and finish page, click the Edit link on the top right to enter a name and description for your pipeline. Then click Save.
Click on the Next button to start the deployment.
Once it is all finished, click on the Monitor button to see how the pipeline is running.
2f. Monitor the pipeline
After the data copy tool finishes, you can monitor the running pipeline. You will land in the main pipeline runs pages, with a list of pipelines. In your case, there should be only one:
If you click on the Pipeline name, you will see the detail for each activity in the pipeline. In this case, you should see only one activity in the pipeline, which is the copy of the dataset.
Wait until the status for the activity and pipeline reaches Succeeded. This could take a few minutes, depending on the number of sites in your environment.
Once the pipeline has finished running, the data will be in Azure Storage, in the container and folder that you have specified. It shows as one or more JSON files, plus a metadata folder with information about the request.
3. Create a Power BI Dashboard
The last step is to use the data you just got to build a Power BI dashboard. You will need to:
Create a new Power BI file.
Query the data from the Azure Storage account.
Create your dashboard.
3a. Create a new Power BI file
Now that you have the data in Azure Storage, you can bring it into Power BI to build reports and dashboards. Here is how to get started:
You will start by opening the Power BI desktop application.
If you don’t have the application, download from https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/
3b. Query the Data
Now you can bring the data into Power BI, directly from Azure.
In your new Power BI report, in the Home tab, click on the Get Data dropdown menu and click on More.
In the list of sources, select Azure, click on Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 and click on Connect.
Enter the URL with the full path to the ADLS Gen2 data , with container and folder, in the following format:
https://accountname.dfs.core.windows.net/container/folder
This is the Storage Account name that you created in steps 1e and 1g
Click OK
In the next screen you need to authenticate to the storage account.
Select the option to provide an account key, which was mentioned in step 1e.
Click Connect.
In the following screen you will see the list of JSON files coming from the storage account.
Note that you get two JSON files, but keep in mind that one of them is just the metadata file.
Click on the Transform Data button to load all the files into a Power Query.
The Power Query Editor window will show, with the files listed.
First, change the query Name from Query1 to a more meaningful name.
Next, scroll to the left until you find the Folder Path column.
You should see one of the paths that includes a metadata folder. We want to filter that out.
On the row with the Folder Path that includes the word metadata, right click that cell, select the Text Filters option and then the Does Not Contain option. That will get rid of that row only.
Now that you removed the row for the metadata, scroll all the way to the right to find the Content column.
On the Content column, click on the icon with two down arrows called Combine Files (see arrow below).
At this point Power BI does a whole lot to the data, including loading the JSON file, renaming the columns, and expanding the columns with structures (like Storage Metrics and Owner).
You can now just click on the Close and Apply button to close the Query Editor.
3c. Create the Power BI Dashboard
Now that the data is available in Power Bi, let’s create some dashboards.
After you close the Query Editor and go back to the main Power BI window, you will have all the Sites data available to you to create reports and dashboards. They will be under the Fields pane on the right.
The schema for this dataset is available publicly at https://github.com/microsoftgraph/dataconnect-solutions/blob/main/datasetschemas/BasicDataSet_v0.SharePointSites_v1.md. This shows the data type and a brief description of each column.
You can now drag visualizations and fields to the main canvas. For instance, you can just double-click on the stacked bar chart in the visualizations and resize the chart to span the entire page. Then drag the RootWeb.WebTemplate field to the Y-axis and the StorageMetrics.TotalSize to the X-axis. That’s it!
4. Conclusion
You have triggered your first pipeline and populated a dashboard. Now there is a lot more that you could do. Here are a few suggestions:
Investigate the many datasets in Data Connect, which you can easily use in your Synapse workspace.
Trigger your pipeline on a schedule, to always have fresh data in your storage account.
Use a Delta pull to get only the data that has changed since your last pull.
Extend your pipeline to do more, like join multiple data sources or take the data to a SQL database.
Publish your Power BI dashboard to share with other people in your tenant.
You can read more about the Microsoft Graph Data Connect at https://aka.ms/mgdcdocs. There you will find many details, including a list of datasets available, complete with schema definitions and samples.
I also keep a list of MGDC for SharePoint links at https://aka.ms/SharePointData.
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Path and hostname-based routing in Azure Container Apps with NGINX
Azure Container Apps is a fully managed serverless container service that enables you to deploy and run containerized applications without having to manage the infrastructure.
By default, HTTP apps in Azure Container Apps are accessible via a public URL that is unique to the app. However, you can create a container app to use a reverse proxy like NGINX to control how traffic is routed to multiple apps based on the path or hostname.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Azure Container Apps to configure path and hostname-based routing for a set of containerized applications using NGINX as a reverse proxy. You’ll deploy 4 applications: 1 NGINX container which will be publicly exposed and 3 container apps which will only be accessible from within the environment and that traffic will be routed to from the NGINX container.
Architecture Diagram
Prerequisites
An Azure account with an active subscription.
If you don’t have one, you can create one for free.
Install the Azure CLI.
Install the Azure Container Apps CLI.
Deploy Azure Container Apps resources
Configure environment variables for the various resources you’ll deploy:
LOCATION=northeurope
STORAGE_ACCOUNT_NAME=pathbasedrouting$RANDOM
ENVIRONMENT_NAME=path-based-routing
Note: $RANDOM is a bash variable that returns a random number and is used here to generate a storage account that is globally unique within Azure. If it’s not available in your shell, use another unique value for the STORAGE_ACCOUNT_NAME variable.
Create a resource group:
Create an Azure Container Apps environment:
–resource-group $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME –location $LOCATION
Create two container apps in the environment:
–resource-group $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME
–ingress internal –target-port 80
az containerapp create –name app2 –environment $ENVIRONMENT_NAME
–resource-group $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME
–ingress internal –target-port 80
This will create two container apps, app1 and app2. Both apps are configured to not be publicly accessible and are only accessible within the environment. The only exposed public endpoint is from the NGINX app.
Create a container app running NGINX:
–resource-group $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME
–ingress external –target-port 80 –image nginx
This will create a container app running NGINX. The app is publicly accessible and is accessible from the internet. The NGINX app will be used as a reverse proxy to route traffic to the other two apps.
The command should print the public URL of the NGINX app. Navigate to it to verify that the app is running.
Now that the Container Apps resources are created, you can proceed to configure the path-based routing.
Configure path-based routing
To configure path-based routing, you’ll create an NGINX configuration file that defines the routing rules and upload it to an Azure File Share. Then you’ll mount the file share to the NGINX container app.
Create a storage account to store the NGINX configuration file:
–resource-group $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME –location $LOCATION
–sku Standard_LRS
Create a file share in the storage account:
In the current directory, create a new file called nginx.conf with the following content:
}
http {
server {
listen 80;
location /app1/ {
proxy_http_version 1.1;
proxy_pass http://app1/;
}
location /app2/ {
proxy_http_version 1.1;
proxy_pass http://app2/;
}
}
}
This NGINX configuration file defines two locations, /app1/ and /app2/, and routes traffic to the app1 and app2 container apps respectively using their internal URLs, http://app1/ and http://app2/.
Upload the NGINX configuration file to the file share:
–source nginx.conf –path nginx.conf
Get the access key for the storage account:
–resource-group $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME –query “[0].value” –output tsv | tr -d ‘r’)
Configure the file share in the Container Apps environment:
–name $ENVIRONMENT_NAME –resource-group $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME
–storage-name nginx-config
–account-name $STORAGE_ACCOUNT_NAME
–azure-file-account-key $STORAGE_ACCOUNT_KEY –azure-file-share-name nginx-config
–access-mode ReadOnly
Export the YAML from the NGINX container app:
–output yaml > nginx.yaml
Open nginx.yaml in a text editor. Add the volumes array to the template section to mount the Azure File Share to the NGINX container app. Then add the volumeMounts array to the containers array to mount the volume to the NGINX container. The modified YAML should look like this snippet:
properties:
// …
template:
containers:
– image: nginx
name: nginx
resources:
cpu: 0.5
memory: 1Gi
volumeMounts:
– mountPath: /etc/nginx/nginx.conf
subPath: nginx.conf
volumeName: nginx-config
scale:
maxReplicas: 10
minReplicas: 0
serviceBinds: null
terminationGracePeriodSeconds: null
volumes:
– name: nginx-config
storageType: AzureFile
storageName: nginx-config
// …
Update the NGINX container app with the modified YAML:
az containerapp update –name nginx –resource-group $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME
–yaml nginx.yamlThis will update the NGINX container app to use the NGINX configuration file from the Azure File Share.
Now that you’ve deployed your NGINX container and are routing based on paths to your container apps, you’ll learn how to update the routing configuration in your NGINX container.
Update the NGINX configuration
In order to change how the NGINX container handles routing, you’ll need to follow steps 3-4 in Configure path-based routing to modify the nginx.conf and reupload it to the file share.
You’ll need to restart the NGINX container app to apply the updated routing changes.
–revision $(az containerapp revision list -n nginx -g $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME –query ‘[0].name’ -o tsv | tr -d ‘r’)
Configure hostname-based routing
In addition to routing traffic based on paths, you can also configure NGINX to route traffic based on the hostname. To do this, use multiple server blocks in the NGINX configuration file, each with a different server_name directive. This example builds off the previous Configure path-based routing section.
For the hostname-based routing, you’ll create a third application which can be done using the following command:
az containerapp create –name app3 –environment $ENVIRONMENT_NAME
–resource-group $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME
–ingress internal –target-port 80
To configure your NGINX container for hostname-based routing, you’ll need to update the nginx.conf and upload it to your file share like you did in steps 3-4 from the Configure path-based routing section by updating the nginx.conf and uploading it to your file share. The steps are shown below.
Modify the nginx.conf to add additional domains to the nginx app. In the below example, we’ve added additional domains to the NGINX app which inform how traffic is routed to apps 1, 2, and 3. Traffic to nginx.proudgrass-abcdefgh.northeurope.azurecontainerapps.io is routed to app1 and app2, while traffic to path-based-routing.anthonychu.dev is routed to app3.
Note the server_names_hash_bucket_size 128; directive. This is sometimes required when using a large number of server names, or in this case, when using a long domain name like the default one provided by Azure Container Apps.
events {
}
http {
server_names_hash_bucket_size 128;
server {
listen 80;
server_name nginx.proudgrass-abcdefgh.northeurope.azurecontainerapps.io;
location /app1/ {
proxy_http_version 1.1;
proxy_pass http://app1/;
}
location /app2/ {
proxy_http_version 1.1;
proxy_pass http://app2/;
}
}
server {
listen 80;
server_name path-based-routing.anthonychu.dev;
location /app3/ {
proxy_http_version 1.1;
proxy_pass http://app3/;
}
}
}
Then, run the following command to upload your nginx.conf changes to the file share.
az storage file upload –account-name $STORAGE_ACCOUNT_NAME –share-name nginx-config
–source nginx.conf –path nginx.conf
You’ll need to restart the NGINX container app to apply the updated routing changes.
az containerapp revision restart –name nginx –resource-group $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME
–revision $(az containerapp revision list -n nginx -g $RESOURCE_GROUP_NAME –query ‘[0].name’ -o tsv | tr -d ‘r’)
Verify that the path-based routing is working. Navigate to the URL configured with the server_name for app3 and provide the path /app3/.
Select Show more info about this app to see which container app is being used with the hostname path-based-routing.anthonychu.dev instead of the default hostname for the NGINX app.
Congratulations!
You have now successfully setup both path and hostname-based routing with an NGINX container for your container apps! Please comment below to let us know what you think of the experience.
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Draw.io Azure infrastructure diagrams through code like an artist
Introduction
In this article we will see how to create an Azure diagram to reveal all the dependencies between Azure App Services, their Application Insights and finally their workspace-based Log Analytics Workspaces.
The use case consist in:
auditing the current configuration on Azure through a PowerShell script,
export the current infrastructure set up on a CSV Draw.io readable file,
observe a work of art.
Concept
To make this piece of art possible you should have a clear idea of the following concept.
Azure resource dependencies: An App Service or Function App can send logs to an Application Insights and Application Insights can send logs to a Log Analytics workspace. This refers to the concept of Workspace-based Application Insights resources.
Draw.io is a free diagram software that permits to insert diagram from specially formatted CSV Data as explained in the following blog.
We can now move on to the next chapter which consists of creating a script that will scan our Infrastructure and write to the CSV in draw.io format.
Script
The following PowerShell script will analyze your App Services configuration based on which ones have these tags and export its results to a local file.
$AzureTagToFilterOn = @{ “env” = “dev” }
$FileForDrawIo = “draw.io.export.txt”
There are 2 main tips on the script you should understand:
The Draw.io “styles” block points out to existing Draw.io shapes, you can print their code by selecting an existing shape, then press Ctrl+E on Windows or Cmd+E on macOS.
You can create multiple connections between your CSV rows with their own properties (labels, line style, etc…).
The complete script:
#region variable
$SubscriptionName = “Your Azure Subscription Name”
$AzureTagToFilterOn = @{ “env” = “dev” }
$FileForDrawIo = “draw.io.export.txt”
$DrawIoExport = @()
$contentToAdd = @”
## Azure Application Insights depedencies.
## Node label with placeholders and HTML.
## Default is ‘%name_of_first_column%’.
#
# label: %name%<br><i style=”color:gray;”>%type%</i><br>
#
## Shapes and their styles
# stylename: type
# styles: {“application insights”: “aspect=fixed;html=1;points=[];align=center;image;fontSize=15;image=img/lib/azure2/management_governance/Application_Insights.svg;”,
# “functionapp”: “aspect=fixed;html=1;points=[];align=center;image;fontSize=15;image=img/lib/azure2/iot/Function_Apps.svg;”,
# “log analytics workspaces”: “aspect=fixed;html=1;points=[];align=center;image;fontSize=15;image=img/lib/azure2/management_governance/Log_Analytics_Workspaces.svg;”,
# “app”: “aspect=fixed;html=1;points=[];align=center;image;fontSize=12;image=img/lib/azure2/app_services/App_Services.svg;”}
## Connections between rows (“from”: source colum, “to”: target column).
## Label, style and invert are optional. Defaults are ”, current style and false.
# connect: {“from”: “application_insights”, “to”: “name”, “label”: “logs”,
# “style”: “curved=1;endArrow=blockThin;endFill=1;fontSize=11;”}
# connect: {“from”: “log_analytics_workspaces”, “to”: “name”, “style”: “curved=1;fontSize=11;”}
#
# ignore: application_insights,log_analytics_workspaces
# layout: verticalflow
#
## —- CSV below this line. First line are column names. —-
“@
Set-Content $FileForDrawIo $contentToAdd
Add-Content $FileForDrawIo “name,resource_group,type,application_insights,log_analytics_workspaces”
#endregion
#region function
Function draw_io_csv {
[CmdletBinding()]
Param (
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true, ValueFromPipeline = $true)][String] $name,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true, ValueFromPipeline = $true)][String] $resource_group,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true, ValueFromPipeline = $true)][String] $type,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $false, ValueFromPipeline = $true)][String] $application_insights,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $false, ValueFromPipeline = $true)][String] $log_analytics_workspaces
)
Process {
$private:tableObj = New-Object PSObject
$tableObj | Add-Member -Name name -MemberType NoteProperty -Value $name
$tableObj | Add-Member -Name resource_group -MemberType NoteProperty -Value $resource_group
$tableObj | Add-Member -Name type -MemberType NoteProperty -Value $type
$tableObj | Add-Member -Name application_insights -MemberType NoteProperty -Value $application_insights
$tableObj | Add-Member -Name log_analytics_workspaces -MemberType NoteProperty -Value $log_analytics_workspaces
return $tableObj
}
}
#endregion
#region action
## connectivity
$AzureRmContext = Get-AzSubscription -SubscriptionName $SubscriptionName | Set-AzContext -ErrorAction Stop
Select-AzSubscription -Name $SubscriptionName -Context $AzureRmContext -Force -ErrorAction Stop
## audit
$ResourceGroups = Get-AzResourceGroup -Tag $AzureTagToFilterOn | Select-Object ResourceGroupName
$AllAppInsights = Get-AzResource -ResourceType “microsoft.insights/components” -ExpandProperties
foreach ($ResourceGroup in $ResourceGroups)
{
Write-Host “Working on Resource Group Name [$($ResourceGroup.ResourceGroupName)]” -ForegroundColor Cyan
$WebApps = Get-AzWebApp -ResourceGroupName $ResourceGroup.ResourceGroupName | Select-Object ResourceGroup, Name
foreach ($WebAppResource in $WebApps)
{
Write-Host “Working on Web App [$($WebAppResource.Name)]” -ForegroundColor Cyan
$WebApp = Get-AzWebApp -ResourceGroupName $WebAppResource.ResourceGroup -Name $WebAppResource.Name
$AppInsightsInstrumentationKey = $WebApp.SiteConfig.AppSettings.GetEnumerator() | Where-Object {$_.name -eq “APPINSIGHTS_INSTRUMENTATIONKEY”}
$AppInsightsProperties = $AllAppInsights | Select-Object -ExpandProperty Properties | Select-Object Name, InstrumentationKey, WorkspaceResourceId | Where-Object {$_.InstrumentationKey -eq $AppInsightsInstrumentationKey.Value}
if($AppInsightsProperties)
{
if($AppInsightsProperties.WorkspaceResourceId)
{
Write-Host “Export the configuration of the Log Analytics Workspace [$($AppInsightsProperties.WorkspaceResourceId.split(“/”)[-1])] connected to the App [$($WebAppResource.Name)]”
$LogAnalyticsWorkspacesName = $AppInsightsProperties.WorkspaceResourceId.split(“/”)[-1]
$DrawIoExport += draw_io_csv -name $AppInsightsProperties.WorkspaceResourceId.split(“/”)[-1] `
-resource_group $AppInsightsProperties.WorkspaceResourceId.split(“/”)[-5] `
-type “log analytics workspaces” `
-application_insights “” `
-log_analytics_workspaces “”
}else{
$LogAnalyticsWorkspacesName = “”
}
$AppInsightsId = $($AllAppInsights | Where-Object {$_.Name -like $AppInsightsProperties.Name}).Id
$AppInsightsName = $($AppInsightsId.Split(“/”)[-1])
Write-Host “Export the configuration of the Application Insights [$($AppInsightsId.split(“/”)[-1])] connected to the App [$($WebAppResource.Name)]”
$DrawIoExport += draw_io_csv -name $AppInsightsId.split(“/”)[-1] `
-resource_group $AppInsightsId.split(“/”)[-5] `
-type “application insights” `
-application_insights “” `
-log_analytics_workspaces $LogAnalyticsWorkspacesName
}else{
$AppInsightsName = “”
}
Write-Host “Export the configuration of the App [$($WebAppResource.Name)]”
$DrawIoExport += draw_io_csv -name $WebApp.Name `
-resource_group $WebApp.ResourceGroup `
-type $WebApp.Kind.Split(“,”)[0] `
-application_insights $AppInsightsName `
-log_analytics_workspaces “”
}
}
#endregion
#region export
foreach($Line in $DrawIoExport | Select-Object -Unique -Property name, resource_group, type, application_insights, log_analytics_workspaces){
Add-Content $FileForDrawIo “$($Line.name),$($Line.resource_group),$($Line.type),$($Line.application_insights),$($Line.log_analytics_workspaces)”.ToLower()
}
#endregion
Rendering
From Draw.io select Arrange > Insert > Advanced > CSV.
Paste your formatting information and CSV data into the large text field, overwriting the example.
The following screenshot illustrates a diagram generated by the PowerShell script.
Conclusion
We saw in this demo how to draw a script-based Azure App Service oriented diagram. This methodology has no limits and DALL-E knows it, would you defeat it ?
See You in the Cloud
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Generate embeddings with the Azure AI Vision multi-modal embeddings API
Welcome to a new learning series about image similarity search with pgvector, an open-source vector similarity search extension for PostgreSQL databases. Throughout this series, we will explore the basics of vector search, familiarize ourselves with the multi-modal embeddings APIs of Azure AI Vision, and build an image similarity search application using Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL.
Our Project
In this series, we will create an application that enables users to search for paintings based on either a reference image or a text description. We will use the SemArt Dataset, which contains approximately 21k paintings gathered from the Web Gallery of Art. Each painting comes with various attributes, like a title, description, and the name of the artist.
The project is divided into two parts: the data pipeline and the vector search pipeline. In the data pipeline, embeddings for the images are generated using Azure AI Vision, and the data is then uploaded into an Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL table. The vector search pipeline involves utilizing the pgvector extension to perform a similarity search on the generated embeddings. This workflow is illustrated in the following image:
Image similarity search workflow
Introduction
Conventional search systems rely on exact matches on properties like keywords, tags, or other metadata, lexical similarity, or the frequency of word occurrences to retrieve similar items. Recently, vector similarity search has transformed the search process. It leverages machine learning to capture the meaning of data, allowing you to find similar items based on their content. The key idea behind vector search involves converting unstructured data, such as text, images, videos, and audio, into high-dimensional vectors (also known as embeddings) and applying nearest neighbor algorithms to find similar data.
In this tutorial, you will:
Describe vector embeddings and vector similarity search.
Use the multi-modal embeddings API of Azure AI Vision for generating vectors for images and text.
Generate vector embeddings for a collection of images of paintings using the Vectorize Image API of Azure AI Vision.
The complete working project can be found in my GitHub repository. If you want to follow along, you can fork the repository and clone it to have it locally available.
Prerequisites
To proceed with this tutorial, ensure that you have the following prerequisites installed and configured:
An Azure subscription – Create an Azure free account or an Azure for Students account.
Python 3.x, Visual Studio Code, Jupyter Notebook, and Jupyter Extension for Visual Studio Code.
Concepts
Vector embeddings
Comparing unstructured data is challenging, in contrast to numerical and structured data, which can be easily compared by performing mathematical operations. What if we could convert unstructured data, such as text and images, into a numerical representation? We could then calculate their similarity using standard mathematical methods.
These numerical representations are called vector embeddings. An embedding is a high-dimensional and dense vector that summarizes the information contained in the original data. Vector embeddings can be computed using machine learning algorithms that capture the meaning of the data, recognize patterns, and identify similarities between the data.
Visualization of word embeddings in a 2-dimensional vector space. Words that are semantically similar are located close together, while dissimilar words are placed farther apart.
Vector similarity
The numerical distance between two embeddings, or equivalently, their proximity in the vector space, represents their similarity. Vector similarity is commonly calculated using distance metrics such as Euclidean distance, inner product, or cosine distance.
Cosine is the similarity metric used by Azure AI Vision. This metric measures the angle between two vectors and is not affected by their magnitudes. Mathematically, cosine similarity is defined as the cosine of the angle between two vectors, which is equal to the dot product of the vectors divided by the product of their magnitudes.
Vector similarity can be used in various industry applications, including recommender systems, fraud detection, text classification, and image recognition. For example, systems can use vector similarities between products to identify similar products and create recommendations based on a user’s preferences.
Vector similarity search
A vector search system works by comparing the vector embedding of a user’s query with a set of pre-stored vector embeddings to find a list of vectors that are the most similar to the query vector. The diagram below illustrates this workflow.
Overview of vector similarity search flow
Create vector embeddings with Azure AI Vision
Azure AI Vision provides two APIs for vectorizing image and text queries: the Vectorize Image API and the Vectorize Text API. This vectorization converts images and text into coordinates in a 1024-dimensional vector space, enabling users to search a collection of images using text and/or images without the need for metadata, such as image tags, labels, or captions.
Let’s learn how the multi-modal embeddings APIs work.
Create an Azure AI Vision resource
Open the Azure CLI.
Create a resource group using the following command:
az group create –name your-group-name –location your-location
Create an Azure AI Vision in the resource group that you have created using the following command:
az cognitiveservices account create –name ai-vision-resource-name –resource-group your-group-name –kind ComputerVision –sku S1 –location your-location –yes
Note: The multi-modal embeddings APIs are available in the following regions: East US, France Central, Korea Central, North Europe, Southeast Asia, West Europe, West US.
Before using the multi-modal embeddings APIs, you need to store the key and the endpoint of your Azure AI Vision resource in an environment (.env) file.
Use the Vectorize Image API
Let’s review the following example. Given the filename of an image, the get_image_embedding function sends a POST API call to the retrieval:vectorizeImage API. The binary image data is included in the HTTP request body. The API call returns a JSON object containing the vector embedding of the image.
import os
from dotenv import load_dotenv
import requests
# Load environment variables
load_dotenv()
endpoint = os.getenv(“VISION_ENDPOINT”) + “computervision/”
key = os.getenv(“VISION_KEY”)
def get_image_embedding(image):
with open(image, “rb”) as img:
data = img.read()
# Vectorize Image API
version = “?api-version=2023-02-01-preview&modelVersion=latest”
vectorize_img_url = endpoint + “retrieval:vectorizeImage” + version
headers = {
“Content-type”: “application/octet-stream”,
“Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key”: key
}
try:
r = requests.post(vectorize_img_url, data=data, headers=headers)
if r.status_code == 200:
image_vector = r.json()[“vector”]
return image_vector
else:
print(f”An error occurred while processing {image}. Error code: {r.status_code}.”)
except Exception as e:
print(f”An error occurred while processing {image}: {e}”)
return None
image_filename = “images/image (1).jpg”
image_vector = get_image_embedding(image_filename)
To vectorize a remote image, you would put the URL of the image in the request body.
Use the Vectorize Text API
Similarly to the example above, the get_text_embedding function sends a POST API call to the retrieval:vectorizeText API.
import json
def get_text_embedding(prompt):
text = {‘text’: prompt}
# Image retrieval API
version = “?api-version=2023-02-01-preview&modelVersion=latest”
vectorize_txt_url = endpoint + “retrieval:vectorizeText” + version
headers = {
‘Content-type’: ‘application/json’,
‘Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key’: key
}
try:
r = requests.post(vectorize_txt_url, data=json.dumps(text), headers=headers)
if r.status_code == 200:
text_vector = r.json()[‘vector’]
return text_vector
else:
print(f”An error occurred while processing the prompt ‘{text}’. Error code: {r.status_code}.”)
except Exception as e:
print(f”An error occurred while processing the prompt ‘{text}’: {e}”)
return None
text_prompt = “a blue house”
text_vector = get_text_embedding(text_prompt)
Generate vector embeddings for a collection of paintings
Now that you’ve familiarized yourself with the Vectorize Image API for computing image vector embeddings, let’s generate embeddings for the images in our dataset.
Data preprocessing
For our application, we’ll be working with a subset of the SemArt Dataset. In my GitHub repository, you can find the data_preprocessing.ipynb Jupyter Notebook which cleans up the dataset and removes unnecessary information. After running this notebook, your dataset will comprise 11,206 images of paintings.
You are now all set up to generate embeddings for your images.
Compute vector embeddings
To generate embeddings for the images, our process can be summarized as follows:
Retrieve the filenames of the images in the dataset.
Divide the data into batches, and for each batch, perform the following steps:
Compute the vector embedding for each image in the batch using the Vectorize Image API of Azure AI Vision.
Save the vector embeddings of the images along with the filenames into a file.
Update the dataset by inserting the vector embedding of each image.
The code for vector embeddings generation can be found at data_processing/generate_embeddings.py. In the following sections, we will discuss specific segments of the code.
Compute embeddings for the images in the dataset
The compute_embeddings function computes the vector embeddings for all the images in our dataset. It uses the ThreadPoolExecutor object to generate vector embeddings for each batch of images efficiently, utilizing multiple threads. The tqdm library is also utilized in order to provide progress bars for better visualizing the embeddings generation process.
def compute_embeddings(image_names: list[str]) -> None:
“””
Computes vector embeddings for the provided images and saves the embeddings
alongside their corresponding image filenames in a CSV file.
:param image_names: A list containing the filenames of the images.
“””
image_names_batches = [
image_names[i:(i + BATCH_SIZE)]
for i in range(0, len(image_names), BATCH_SIZE)
]
for batch in tqdm(range(len(image_names_batches)), desc=”Computing embeddings”):
images = image_names_batches[batch]
with ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=MAX_WORKERS) as executor:
embeddings = list(
tqdm(
executor.map(
lambda x: get_image_embedding(
image=os.path.join(images_folder, x),
),
images,
),
total=len(images),
desc=f”Processing batch {batch+1}”,
leave=False,
)
)
valid_data = [
[images[i], str(embeddings[i])] for i in range(len(images))
if embeddings[i] is not None
]
save_data_to_csv(valid_data)
Once the embeddings for all the images in a batch are computed, the data is saved into a CSV file.
def save_data_to_csv(data: list[list[str]]) -> None:
“””
Appends a list of image filenames and their associated embeddings to
a CSV file.
:param data: The data to be appended to the CSV file.
“””
with open(embeddings_filepath, “a”, newline=””) as csv_file:
write = csv.writer(csv_file)
write.writerows(data)
Azure AI Vision API rate limits
Azure AI Vision API imposes rate limits on its usage. In the free tier, only 20 transactions per minute are allowed, while the standard tier allows up to 30 transactions per second, depending on the operation (Source: Microsoft Docs). If you exceed the default rate limit, you’ll receive a 429 HTTP error code.
For our application, it is recommended to use the standard tier during the embeddings generation process and limit the number of requests per second to approximately 10 to avoid potential issues.
Generate the dataset
After computing the vector embeddings for all images in the dataset, we proceed to update our dataset by inserting the vector embedding for each image. In the generate_dataset function, the merge method of pandas.DataFrame is used for merging the dataset with a database-style join.
def generate_dataset() -> None:
“””
Appends the corresponding vectors to each column of the original dataset
and saves the updated dataset as a CSV file.
“””
dataset_df = pd.read_csv(dataset_filepath, sep=”t”, dtype=”string”)
embeddings_df = pd.read_csv(
embeddings_filepath,
dtype=”string”,
names=[IMAGE_FILE_CSV_COLUMN_NAME, EMBEDDINGS_CSV_COLUMN_NAME],
)
final_dataset_df = dataset_df.merge(
embeddings_df, how=”inner”, on=IMAGE_FILE_CSV_COLUMN_NAME
)
final_dataset_df.to_csv(final_dataset_filepath, index=False, sep=”t”)
Next steps
In this post, you’ve learned the basics of vector search and computed vector embeddings for a collection of images using the Azure AI Vision Vectorize Image API. In the next post, you will store and query the vector embeddings on Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL using the pgvector extension.
Here are some helpful learning resources:
Azure AI Vision Multi-modal embeddings – Microsoft Docs
Call the multi-modal embeddings APIs – Microsoft Docs
What is vector search? – Microsoft Learn
Understand embedding – Microsoft Learn
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Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Microsoft and open-source software
Microsoft has embraced open-source software—from offering tools for coding and managing open-source projects to making some of its own technologies open source, such as .NET and TypeScript. Even Visual Studio Code is built on open source. For March, we’re celebrating this culture of open-source software at Microsoft.
Explore some of the open-source projects at Microsoft, such as .NET on GitHub. Learn about tools and best practices to help you start contributing to open-source projects. And check out resources to help you work more productively with open-source tools, like Python in Visual Studio Code.
.NET is open source
Did you know .NET is open source? .NET is open source and cross-platform, and it’s maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community. Check it out on GitHub.
Python Data Science Day 2024: Unleashing the Power of Python in Data Analysis
Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with a journey into data science with Python. Set for March 14, Python Data Science Day is an online event for developers, data scientists, students, and researchers who want to explore modern solutions for data pipelines and complex queries.
C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code. Get details and download the C# Dev Kit from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Visual Studio Code: C# and .NET development for beginners
Have questions about Visual Studio Code and C# Dev Kit? Watch the C# and .NET Development in VS Code for Beginners series and start writing C# applications in VS Code.
Reactor series: GenAI for software developers
Step into the future of software development with the Reactor series. GenAI for Software Developers explores cutting-edge AI tools and techniques for developers, revolutionizing the way you build and deploy applications. Register today and elevate your coding skills.
Use GitHub Copilot for your Python coding
Discover a better way to code in Python. Check out this free Microsoft Learn module on how GitHub Copilot provides suggestions while you code in Python.
Getting started with the Fluent UI Blazor library
The Fluent UI Blazor library is an open-source set of Blazor components used for building applications that have a Fluent design. Watch this Open at Microsoft episode for an overview and find out how to get started with the Fluent UI Blazor library.
Remote development with Visual Studio Code
Find out how to tap into more powerful hardware and develop on different platforms from your local machine. Check out this Microsoft Learn path to explore tools in VS Code for remote development setups and discover tips for personalizing your own remote dev workflow.
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Use GitHub Copilot while you work with JavaScript. This Microsoft Learn module will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this AI pair programmer.
Generative AI for Beginners
Want to build your own GenAI application? The free Generative AI for Beginners course on GitHub is the perfect place to start. Work through 18 in-depth lessons and learn everything from setting up your environment to using open-source models available on Hugging Face.
Use OpenAI Assistants API to build your own cooking advisor bot on Teams
Find out how to build an AI assistant right into your app using the new OpenAI Assistants API. Learn about the open playground for experimenting and watch a step-by-step demo for creating a cooking assistant that will suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge.
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio? Get an overview of new tools and capabilities for .NET developers building apps for Microsoft Teams.
Embed a custom webpage in Teams
Find out how to share a custom web page, such as a dashboard or portal, inside a Teams app. It’s easier than you might think. This short video shows how to do this using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio and Blazor.
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and be more productive
Get to know GitHub Copilot in VS Code and find out how to use it. Watch this video to see how incredibly easy it is to start working with GitHub Copilot…Just start coding and watch the AI go to work.
Customize Dev Containers in VS Code with Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
Dev containers offer a convenient way to deliver consistent and reproducible environments. Follow along with this video demo to customize your dev containers using Dockerfiles and Docker Compose.
Designing for Trust
Learn how to design trustworthy experiences in the world of AI. Watch a demo of an AI prompt injection attack and learn about setting up guardrails to protect the system.
AI Show: LLM Evaluations in Azure AI Studio
Don’t deploy your LLM application without testing it first! Watch the AI Show to see how to use Azure AI Studio to evaluate your app’s performance and ensure it’s ready to go live. Watch now.
What’s winget.pro?
The Windows Package Manager (winget) is a free, open-source package manager. So what is winget.pro? Watch this special edition of the Open at Microsoft show for an overview of winget.pro and to find out how it differs from the well-known winget.
Use Visual Studio for modern development
Want to learn more about using Visual Studio to develop and test apps. Start here. In this free learning path, you’ll dig into key features for debugging, editing, and publishing your apps.
Build your own assistant for Microsoft Teams
Creating your own assistant app is super easy. Learn how in under 3 minutes! Watch a demo using the OpenAI Assistants, Teams AI Library, and the new AI Assistant Bot template in VS Code.
GitHub Copilot fundamentals – Understand the AI pair programmer
Improve developer productivity and foster innovation with GitHub Copilot. Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot in this free training path from Microsoft Learn.
How to get GraphQL endpoints with Data API Builder
The Open at Microsoft show takes a look at using Data API Builder to easily create Graph QL endpoints. See how you can use this no-code solution to quickly enable advanced—and efficient—data interactions.
Microsoft, GitHub, and DX release new research into the business ROI of investing in Developer Experience
Investing in the developer experience has many benefits and improves business outcomes. Dive into our groundbreaking research (with data from more than 2000 developers at companies around the world) to discover what your business can gain with better DevEx.
Build your custom copilot with your data on Teams featuring Azure the AI Dragon
Build your own copilot for Microsoft Teams in minutes. Watch this video to see how in this demo that builds an AI Dragon that will take your team on a cyber role-playing adventure.
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now generally available
Microsoft Graph Toolkit v4.0 is now available. Learn about its new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the developer experience.
Microsoft Mesh: Now available for creating innovative multi-user 3D experiences
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, providing a immersive 3D experience for the virtual workplace. Get an overview of Microsoft Mesh and find out how to start building your own custom experiences.
Global AI Bootcamp 2024
Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide annual event that runs throughout the month of March for developers and AI enthusiasts. Learn about AI through workshops, sessions, and discussions. Find an in-person bootcamp event near you.
Microsoft JDConf 2024
Get ready for JDConf 2024—a free virtual event for Java developers. Explore the latest in tooling, architecture, cloud integration, frameworks, and AI. It all happens online March 27-28. Learn more and register now.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More