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Securing MCP: A Control Plane for Agent Tool Execution
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is quickly becoming a common way for AI agents to discover and use tools. It provides a consistent interface to databases, APIs, file systems, and third-party services, which makes it easier to plug capabilities into agent workflows.
However, MCP...
Read moreClick to read more about this postI Wasted 68 Minutes a Day Re-Explaining My Code. Then I Built auto-memory.
~1,900 lines of Python. Zero dependencies. Saves you an hour a day.
GitHub → · pip install auto-memory
Now give Copilot CLI enhanced context recall. Point it at deploy/install.md and let it cook. 🍳
Are you tired of using the slash /compact command every 10 min?
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Read moreClick to read more about this postLessons Learned from Building a Well-Matching Intelligence Layer
Key insights from the EDA and Ground Truth journey for solving well identity resolution in the Energy industry—challenges that extend to any entity matching problem across distributed systems.
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Apr 7, 2026
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Write SQL Your Way: Dual Parameter Style Benefits in mssql-python
Reviewed by: Sumit Sarabhai
If you've been writing SQL in Python, you already know the debate: positional parameters (?) or named parameters (%(name)s)? Some developers swear by the conciseness of positional. Others prefer the clarity of named. With mssql-python, you no longer...
Microsoft for Python Developers Blog
Apr 7, 2026
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Take full control of your floating windows in Visual Studio
Make Visual Studio floating windows work perfectly with PowerToys FancyZones. Flip one option to get independent windows, better snapping, and less friction.
Visual Studio Blog
Apr 7, 2026
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Were there any Windows 3.1 programs that were so incompatible with Windows 95 that there was no point trying to patch them?
The permanently ineligible list.
The Old New Thing
Apr 6, 2026
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Agent Academy Spring Drop: Special Ops, Cowork Collective, and a Whole New Look
We've shipped a big round of updates to Agent Academy. Two new sections, a completely redone site experience, and more missions on the way. Here's what's changed.
Quick recap for anyone new
Agent Academy is a free, open-source curriculum for learning how to build agents with Microsoft...
Power Platform Developer Blog
Apr 6, 2026
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Announcing the end of support for Node.js 20.x in the Azure SDK for JavaScript
After July 9, 2026, the Azure SDK for JavaScript will no longer support Node.js 20.x. Upgrade to an Active Node.js Long Term Support (LTS) version to stay secure and up-to-date.
Azure SDK Blog
Apr 6, 2026
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MCP Apps on Azure Functions: Quickstart with TypeScript
Learn how to build and deploy MCP (Model Context Protocol) apps on Azure Functions using TypeScript. This guide covers MCP tools, resources, local development, and serverless deployment with a practical weather app example.
Azure SDK Blog
Apr 6, 2026
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Learning to read C++ compiler errors: Illegal use of -> when there is no -> in sight
If the compiler is complaining about things you didn't write, find out who wrote them.
The Old New Thing
Apr 3, 2026
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Microsoft Agent Framework Version 1.0
Today, we're thrilled to announce that Microsoft Agent Framework has reached version 1.0 for both .NET and Python. This is the production-ready release: stable APIs, and a commitment to long-term support. Whether you're building a single assistant or orchestrating a fleet of specialized...
Microsoft Agent Framework
Apr 3, 2026
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How can I use ReadDirectoryChangesW to know when someone is copying a file out of the directory?
File copying is not a fundamental operation, nor is it even detectable at the file system layer.
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