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Microsoft and LangChain4j: A Partnership for Secure, Enterprise-Grade Java AI Applications

The artificial intelligence landscape presents unprecedented opportunities for Java developers. With decades of experience building robust enterprise applications using Spring, Quarkus and Jakarta EE, Java developers are uniquely positioned to create sophisticated AI solutions. The...
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Bring your own agents into Microsoft 365 Copilot

Custom Engine Agents now generally available—build and integrate your own AI into the flow of work Microsoft 365 Copilot is redefining how people interact with AI—embedding it directly into the flow of work as the intuitive, natural interface for agents: the ‘UI for AI’ As...
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The case of the feature flag that didn't stay on long enough, part 1

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Understanding scope and order of destruction.
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Apr 17, 2025
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Integrating Semantic Kernel Python with Google's A2A Protocol

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Introducing the integration of Microsoft's Semantic Kernel with Google's A2A protocol, enabling Semantic Kernel agents to seamlessly exchange context, instructions, and data with other agents to collaboratively accomplish tasks.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Build MCP Remote Servers with Azure Functions

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Build AI-powered tools quickly using Azure Functions to create remote MCP servers that seamlessly integrate with GitHub Copilot and other LLM-based applications.
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Validations and Correctness: How UDM enables Devs to build for Data Quality, Uptime, and Velocity

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Introduction Ensuring data correctness and integrity is crucial in any data-driven system. Poor data quality can lead to incorrect insights, disrupted business processes, and failed pipelines. The Unified Data Model (UDM) enforces robust validation rules to maintain high data quality,...
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GitHub Copilot Highlights in Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3 (Available Now)

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Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3 is now available! The GitHub Copilot experience in Visual Studio is continuously updated to provide the latest advancements in AI-assisted development. The following features and improvements have been recently released in Visual Studio version 17.14...
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Apr 16, 2025
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How the Copilot team leverages .NET Aspire

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Katie Savage
By now, you've probably heard of Microsoft Copilot, the innovative tool designed to enhance productivity by providing intelligent assistance across various Microsoft applications. Millions of users use Copilot inside of Windows, on Edge, through the Copilot mobile app, and even on Xbox....
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Apr 16, 2025
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Get started with the new Advanced Audio Models in Azure OpenAI Service

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How to get started with Azure OpenAI's next-generation GPT-4o audio models for transcription and text-to-speech applications.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Azure OpenAI Service now authorized for all U.S. Government data classification levels

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Douglas Phillips
In the coming years, artificial intelligence will continue to be foundational to technical innovations for national security missions. Already, U.S. defense and intelligence organizations are using AI to enhance productivity, support decision making, and improve mission outcomes....
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Using the classical model for linking to provide unit test overrides

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Raymond Chen
Overriding a LIB with an OBJ for fun and profit.
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