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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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Dec 4, 2024
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Integrating Microsoft Entra ID for enhanced security in three-tier architecture
Explore how to secure three-tier architecture with Microsoft Entra ID in this first part of a three-part series. Learn how to implement robust authentication and authorization across client app, API, and data layers, ensuring secure and reliable application design in an Azure cloud environment.
Microsoft Entra Identity Platform
Dec 3, 2024
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Microsoft DevLabs Extensions
The Microsoft DevLabs publisher was created as a hub for internal teams at Microsoft to channel their passion for Azure DevOps into experimental extensions. These extensions helped address product gaps and fostered innovation, ultimately benefiting Azure DevOps customers via the public...
Azure DevOps Blog
Dec 3, 2024
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Go 1.23.3-2 and 1.22.9-2 Microsoft builds now available
A new set of Microsoft Go builds is now available for download.
Microsoft for Go Developers
Dec 3, 2024
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Microsoft Fabric API for GraphQL™ for Azure Cosmos DB Mirroring
The Microsoft Fabric API for GraphQL™ provides a data access layer that enables you to query multiple data sources quickly and efficiently using a widely adopted and familiar API technology. This API abstracts the specifics of backend data sources, allowing you to focus on your...
Azure Cosmos DB Blog
Dec 3, 2024
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Tracing your AI apps with Azure AI Foundry
Tao,
Sophia
We previously introduced observability within the Semantic Kernel. For further insights, please refer to our previous blog post, and you can also explore our learn site for additional details.
To summarize, observability is an essential aspect of your application stack, particularly in...
Semantic Kernel
Dec 3, 2024
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Tricks from product support: We're not smart enough to debug the problem, can you help us?
It's not you, it's me.
The Old New Thing
Dec 3, 2024
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Introducing the Copy Git Permalink Feature in Visual Studio 17.12
We are excited to announce the release of the Copy Git Permalink feature in Visual Studio 17.12. This new functionality streamlines the process of sharing code references, enhancing collaboration and ensuring that critical context is preserved.
Effortless Code Sharing
If you’ve...
Visual Studio Blog
Dec 2, 2024
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Update on nested app authentication and deprecation of Exchange Online legacy tokens
Earlier this year, the Office Platform Team announced that Exchange Online legacy tokens are deprecated and will be turned off. This is part of Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to give organizations the tools they need in the current threat landscape. We’ll begin turning off legacy tokens in February 2025. Publishers and developers are actively migrating their Outlook add-ins to use Entra ID tokens through nested app authentication (NAA) and Microsoft Graph instead of legacy tokens.
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog
Dec 2, 2024
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Accessibility improvements in Microsoft 365 PDF export
Developers can leverage the accessibility improvements in PDF export in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to build more inclusive solutions.
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog