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Apr 7, 2025
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Build a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in C#

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James Montemagno
Learn how to build a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server using the C# SDK to enable seamless communication between AI models and applications.
.NET Blog
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Apr 7, 2025
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Enhancing Search Capabilities in SQL Server and Azure SQL with Hybrid Search and RRF Re-Ranking

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Davide Mauri
In today's data-driven world, delivering precise and contextually relevant search results is critical. SQL Server and Azure SQL Database now enable this through Hybrid Search—a technique that combines traditional full-text search with modern vector similarity search. This allows...
Azure SQL Devs’ Corner
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Apr 7, 2025
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On priority inversion in the use of a spinlock to ensure atomic access to a shared_ptr

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Raymond Chen
Priority inversion may be rare, but correctness doesn't care about rarity.
The Old New Thing
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Apr 5, 2025
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Removal of deprecated DISCO & WSDL aspx pages from SharePoint Online

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SharePoint team
We are removing DSICO and WSDL pages from the SharePoint Online by mid September 2025.
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog
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Apr 4, 2025
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Build AI agents with Python in #AgentsHack

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Pamela Fox
Microsoft is holding an AI Agents Hackathon, and we want to see what you can build with Python! We'll have 20+ live streams showing you how to build AI agents with Python using popular agent frameworks and Microsoft technologies. Then, you can submit your project for a chance to win prizes, including a Best in Python prize!
Microsoft for Python Developers Blog
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Apr 4, 2025
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Python in Visual Studio Code - April 2025 Release

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Courtney Webster
The April 2025 release of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code is now available. This update introduces enhancements to the Copilot experience in Notebooks, improved support for editable installs, faster and more reliable diagnostics, and the addition of custom Node.js arguments with Pylance, and more!
Microsoft for Python Developers Blog
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Apr 4, 2025
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Semantic Kernel Agents are now Generally Available

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Shawn Henry
The time is finally here, Semantic Kernel’s Agent framework is now Generally Available! Available today as part of Semantic Kernel 1.45 (.NET) and 1.27 (Python), the Semantic Kernel Agent framework makes it easier for agents to coordinate and dramatically reduces the code developers...
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Apr 4, 2025
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Azure AI Foundry Extension for Visual Studio Code is Available in Preview

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Leo Yao
Learn how to use Azure AI Foundry capabilities directly in VS Code with the Azure AI Foundry extension for Visual Studio Code, now available in public preview. Deploy Large Language Models, develop AI applications, and configure agents seamlessly within your favorite VS Code setup.
Azure AI Foundry Blog
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Apr 4, 2025
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Introducing AI Red Teaming Agent: Accelerate your AI safety and security journey with Azure AI Foundry

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Minsoo Thigpen
AI Red Teaming Agent, integrated into Azure AI Foundry, enhances the safety and security of generative AI systems by providing automated scans, evaluating probing success, and generating detailed scorecards to guide risk management strategies.
Azure AI Foundry Blog