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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...

Dec 9, 2024

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

Dec 9, 2024

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...

Nov 15, 2024

Allow users to talk and listen to your chatbot using Semantic Kernel Python

Tao Chen

Until now, Semantic Kernel Python only allowed for the development of text-based AI applications. However, this is no longer the case, as we have expanded its capabilities to include audio as one of the supported modalities. In this article, I will provide a detailed, step-by-step guide...

Semantic Kernel

Nov 15, 2024

Microsoft’s Agentic AI Frameworks: AutoGen and Semantic Kernel

Shawn Henry

Microsoft’s agentic AI frameworks, Semantic Kernel and AutoGen are deeply collaborating to provide the best-in-class agentic developer experience. With Semantic Kernel’s enterprise ready AI capabilities, customers can already use and get support for building agent applications and,...

Semantic Kernel

Nov 15, 2024

Working with Audio in Semantic Kernel Python

Tao Chen

We are pleased to announce the arrival of audio support in Semantic Kernel Python. This new audio functionality will enable you to create more interactive and accessible user experiences. In this blog post, I will detail the new interface, the existing connectors, and provide samples....

Semantic Kernel

Nov 15, 2024

Join Us at Microsoft Ignite: Unlock GitHub Copilot’s New Potential in Visual Studio

Amy Nguyen

Get ready for an exciting Microsoft Ignite breakout session where we’re unveiling the latest advancements in GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio! Join Dalia Abo Sheasha, Jessie Houghton, and Scott Hanselman as they dive into how GitHub Copilot is evolving to help developers work...

Visual Studio Blog

Nov 15, 2024

How do I put a non-copyable, non-movable, non-constructible object into a `std::optional`?

Raymond Chen

Taking advantage of the conversion operator.

The Old New Thing

Nov 15, 2024

How to use GitHub Copilot for Efficient Unit Test Creation

utejomurtula

As developers, we know that writing comprehensive unit tests is crucial yet often tedious. GitHub Copilot Chat revolutionizes this process by serving as your intelligent testing companion right in your IDE. Let's explore how to maximize its potential for efficient and thorough test...

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