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Use Semantic Kernel to create a Restaurant Bookings Sample with Java

We’re looking forward to highlight a Java sample today focused on a Restaurant Bookings sample here. Booking Restaurant – Demo Application This sample provides a practical demonstration of how to leverage features from the Semantic Kernel to build a console application. Specifically, the application utilizes the ...


Using Semantic Kernel to create a Time Plugin with Java

Plugins are one of the most powerful features of Semantic Kernel and in this demo we show how you can easily use Plugins with the power of Auto Function Calling from AI Models with Java here. A Glimpse into the Demonstration  Time Information Plugin  In the demo we implement a simple class TimePlugin with one function to retrieve the UTC ...


Coding at the Speed of Innovation: AI and more with Azure SQL Database

As Build 2024 approaches, the Azure SQL Database team is preparing a great line-up of product announcements. Innovation continues to be a big theme as we prepare to showcase exciting experiences powered by SQL data and generative AI. The ideal starting point for the new generation of AI-ready SQL apps is Azure SQL Database, the fully managed ...


C++ at VS Code Day 2024

Looking to get caught up on new C++ features released in the last year? Check out the new YouTube video What’s New with C++ in VS Code posted for VS Code Day 2024. VS Code Day is an annual event hosted by the VS Code team which lets you elevate your development workflow with the latest and greatest features from Visual Studio Code. Sessions ...


Agility SDK 1.614.0: R9B9G9E5 support for Render Targets and UAVs

Today the DirectX team is excited to announce the release of the Agility SDK 1.614.0 which includes full support for R9G9B9E5_SHAREDEXP (999E5) texture format for render targets and UAV read/writes! This new Agility SDK is also fully supported by PIX. To get the latest release head on over to our Agility SDK downloads page. Understanding ...