Learn how to build AI agents with Semantic Kernel in C# from scratch. Create ChatCompletionAgent, configure instructions, add plugins, manage conversation threads, and build production-ready AI agents in .NET.
Master semantic kernel plugin best practices for C# developers. Learn KernelFunction descriptions, error handling, and production patterns.
Master Semantic Kernel OpenAPI plugin integration in C# to connect REST APIs as AI tools. Import specs, configure auth, and invoke endpoints.
Understand Semantic Kernel function calling in C# -- the difference between native functions and prompt functions, how auto-invoke works, FunctionChoiceBehavior options, and when to use each type in your .NET AI applications.
Learn how to create custom plugins for Semantic Kernel in C# step by step. Build native function plugins, prompt plugins, and multi-function plugin classes with KernelFunction, Description attributes, and dependency injection.
Master the advanced GitHub Copilot SDK in C# with AIFunctionFactory tools, session hooks, multi-model routing, and multi-agent patterns.
MCP tool integration in Microsoft Agent Framework in C# using AIFunctionFactory and ChatClientAgent -- real working code with filesystem tools.
Building real apps with GitHub Copilot SDK in C#: master app architecture patterns, CLI tools, ASP.NET Core APIs, and console agents in .NET.
Getting started with GitHub Copilot SDK in C#: master installation, CopilotClient setup, streaming responses, and build your first .NET AI app.
Master RAG with Semantic Kernel in C# using vector stores, embeddings, and InMemoryVectorStore. Complete guide with working .NET code examples.
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This week covers the Microsoft Agent Framework in C# -- from core AIAgent abstractions to AgentSessions and function tools -- plus Semantic Kernel agents and plugins, Builder pattern deep dives, and GitHub Copilot SDK development. Also included: new videos on software engineering planning and hiring insights.
Master Semantic Kernel agents in C# with ChatCompletionAgent, AgentGroupChat orchestration, and Microsoft Agent Framework integration.
Master Semantic Kernel plugins in C# with this guide. Learn to create native functions, prompt functions, and OpenAPI plugins with real code examples.
Learn the GitHub Copilot SDK for .NET in this complete developer guide. Build custom AI agents with CopilotClient, CopilotSession, streaming, tools, and multi-model support in C#.
Master Semantic Kernel in C# with this complete guide. Learn plugins, agents, RAG, and vector stores to build production AI applications with .NET.
Learn function tools with AIFunctionFactory in Microsoft Agent Framework. Covers registration, async tools, parameter descriptions, and error handling in C#.
Master AgentSession and multi-turn conversations in Microsoft Agent Framework. Session lifecycle, concurrent sessions, and a complete stateful Q&A loop in C#.
Explore IAIAgent and ChatClientAgent in Microsoft Agent Framework. Learn AsAIAgent(), system prompts, tool attachment, and IChatClient vs IAIAgent in C#.
Getting started with Microsoft Agent Framework in C# is fast. Install packages, configure OpenAI or Azure OpenAI, and build your first streaming agent.
Complete guide to Microsoft Agent Framework in C#. Core abstractions, architecture, tool registration, sessions, and where MAF fits in the .NET AI ecosystem.
Looking to get started using AI tools for building software but feeling left behind? Here's a primer on AI-assisted development concepts to get you started!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss recent claims about AI replacing mid-level engineers.
Looking for inspiration for your next project? Look no further! This article provides tips on how to stay creative and generate ideas for programming projects!
Modern role playing games (RPGs) can have incredibly complex loot systems. This article introduced a video stream on how to structure cross domain information.
