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Dec 9, 2024
Why a Unified Data Model is Critical: Lessons from Building Microsoft's Semantic Layer
Introduction
Some years ago, we were wrestling with a persistent issue in our data stack. Every team had their own way of collecting and structuring data. What was a simple query for one team became a debugging nightmare for another. Discovering the right dataset felt like looking for...
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2024 Python in VS Code Wrapped
As the year comes to a close, we would like to take the time to reflect and celebrate the incredible progress the Python extension for VS Code has made in the past year. From merging in top requested features to countless lines of code written and deleted, keep reading to get an inside look to all things
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How Global System Integrators can make the most of their GitHub Copilot licenses
AI-powered code assistant tools like GitHub Copilot have revolutionized the development landscape. We’ve observed significant Copilot adoption among Global System Integrators (GSIs), who are leading the charge in harnessing its potential. While many developers are already utilizing...
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Nov 19, 2024
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What's new for Office Add-ins at Ignite 2024
The Office Platform team has been busy working on improvements to the platform since we last reported. This blog covers the new features from the office-js team announced at Ignite 2024.
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog
Nov 19, 2024
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Announcing LangChain integration for your SQL-based AI applications
In today's data-driven world, the ability to seamlessly integrate various technologies is crucial for efficient data management and analysis. We’re excited to announce LangChain integration with Azure SQL Database and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric!
LangChain, a powerful tool for...
Azure SQL Devs’ Corner
Nov 19, 2024
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LangChain Integration for Vector Support for SQL-based AI applications
LangChain Integration for Vector Support for Azure SQL and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft SQL now supports native vector search capabilities in Azure SQL and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric. We also released the langchain-sqlserver package, enabling the management of SQL...
Azure SQL Devs’ Corner
Nov 19, 2024
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VisualStudio.Extensibility 17.12: CodeLens support is here!
We continue to invest in the VisualStudio.Extensibility SDK to allow users like you to create extensions that run faster and smoother than ever before! VisualStudio.Extensibility helps you build extensions that run outside the main Visual Studio IDE process for improved performance and...
Visual Studio Blog
Nov 19, 2024
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Leveraging Microsoft 365 Agents SDK with Semantic Kernel for Enhanced Multichannel AI
As the landscape of AI continues to evolve, meeting users where they are is vital. We want to spotlight the newly released Microsoft 365 Agents SDK and its seamless integration with Semantic Kernel. This powerful combination empowers developers to create robust AI agents capable of...
Semantic Kernel
Nov 19, 2024
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A wrinkle in how Windows 95 setup bootstrapped its initial GUI step
Getting access to the common controls that don't exist until Windows 95.
The Old New Thing
Nov 19, 2024
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Introducing a new landing page and welcome tour for Microsoft developer portal!
At Microsoft, we are dedicated to shaping a developer experience that is efficient, user-friendly, and tailored to your needs. With the new landing page and welcome tour, we’re excited to empower you to work more effectively and unlock new levels of productivity. Together, we’re...
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Nov 19, 2024
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Build AI apps faster and easier with SQL database in Fabric - now Public Preview!
The SQL Server and Azure SQL team has embarked on a mission to make building AI apps faster and easier than ever, announcing the Public Preview of SQL database in Microsoft Fabric. This new simple, autonomous and secure, and optimized for AI service will help you in the era of AI,...
Azure SQL Devs’ Corner
Nov 19, 2024
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Understanding the basics of Dev Box teams customizations
Streamline Your Development Workflow with Dev Box Customizations
Are you looking to enhance your team's development environment? Look no further! With Microsoft Dev Box, you can now customize your development boxes to fit your team's specific needs. Let's dive into how you can leverage...
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