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Chat History Storage Patterns in Microsoft Agent Framework
When people talk about building AI agents, they usually focus on models, tools, and prompts. In practice, one of the most important architectural decisions is much simpler: where does the conversation history live?
Imagine a user asks your agent a complex question, clicks “try...
Read moreClick to read more about this postAzure MCP Server now available as an MCP Bundle (.mcpb)
Azure MCP Server is now available as an MCP Bundle (.mcpb), enabling one-click installation into Claude Desktop and other MCP-compatible clients.
Read moreClick to read more about this postAzure Data Studio is retired: Move your Azure SQL workflow to VS Code in 10 minutes
Azure Data Studio (ADS) retired on February 6, 2025, and support ended on February 28, 2026. The recommended path forward is Visual Studio Code with the MSSQL extension. If you used ADS daily, this guide gets you productive quickly in VS Code. The focus is on importing your existing...
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Jan 15, 2026
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Building docfind: Fast Client-Side Search with Rust and WebAssembly
How we built docfind, a high-performance client-side search engine using Rust and WebAssembly, and how GitHub Copilot accelerated development.
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VS Code Blog
Jan 14, 2026
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Announcing Agent Academy: Operative
Earlier this year, we launched Agent Academy: Recruit, a foundational learning path designed to help makers and developers get started with building agents in Copilot Studio. The response exceeded our expectations.
Since launch, thousands of learners have worked through the Recruit...
Power Platform Developer Blog
Jan 14, 2026
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Copilot Studio Extension for Visual Studio Code Is Now Generally Available
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If you build agents with the Copilot Studio extension for Visual Studio Code, you already know the fastest way to iterate is to treat your agent like software: version it, review changes, and promote it through environments with confidence. Today, the Microsoft Copilot Studio extension...
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog
Jan 14, 2026
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Adding Aspire to a Python RAG Application
This blog post documents the transformation of the azure-search-openai-demo (a Python/TypeScript RAG application) through the addition of Aspire for local development and observability. It demonstrates how Aspire can enhance polyglot applications without requiring rewrites.
Aspire Blog
Jan 14, 2026
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Clipping the focus item when looking for its on-screen location, part 3
Finding all the clipping parents.
The Old New Thing
Jan 13, 2026
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.NET and .NET Framework January 2026 servicing releases updates
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A recap of the latest servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework for January 2026.
.NET Blog
Jan 13, 2026
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Clipping the focus item when looking for its on-screen location, part 2
Finding the correct clipping parent.
The Old New Thing
Jan 13, 2026
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Powering Real-Time Gaming Experiences with Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Scenario: When Every Millisecond Counts in Gaming
Imagine millions of players logging in at the exact moment a new game season launches. Leaderboards light up, achievements tally, and in-game shops buzz with transactions. In these high-stakes moments, speed and reliability aren’t...
Azure Cosmos DB Blog
Jan 12, 2026
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How to Build Android Widgets with .NET MAUI
Build interactive Android widgets with .NET MAUI using RemoteViews, intents, and shared data.
.NET Blog