- 03/08/2026
- 10 minute read
Semantic Kernel Plugin Best Practices and Patterns for C# Developers
Master semantic kernel plugin best practices for C# developers. Learn KernelFunction descriptions, error handling, and production patterns.
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- 03/07/2026
- 10 minute read
Semantic Kernel OpenAPI Plugin Integration in C#: Connect Any REST API as an AI Tool
Master Semantic Kernel OpenAPI plugin integration in C# to connect REST APIs as AI tools. Import specs, configure auth, and invoke endpoints.
- 03/06/2026
- 6 minute read
Semantic Kernel Function Calling in C#: Native vs Prompt Functions Explained
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.
- 03/05/2026
- 10 minute read
How to Create Custom Plugins for Semantic Kernel in C#
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.
- 03/04/2026
- 11 minute read
Advanced GitHub Copilot SDK in C#: Tools, Hooks, Multi-Model, and Multi-Agent Patterns
Master the advanced GitHub Copilot SDK in C# with AIFunctionFactory tools, session hooks, multi-model routing, and multi-agent patterns.
- 03/03/2026
- 8 minute read
Building Real Apps with GitHub Copilot SDK in C#: End-to-End Patterns and Architecture
Building real apps with GitHub Copilot SDK in C#: master app architecture patterns, CLI tools, ASP.NET Core APIs, and console agents in .NET.
- 03/02/2026
- 15 minute read
Getting Started with GitHub Copilot SDK in C#: Installation, Setup, and First Conversation
Getting started with GitHub Copilot SDK in C#: master installation, CopilotClient setup, streaming responses, and build your first .NET AI app.
- 03/01/2026
- 11 minute read
RAG with Semantic Kernel in C#: Complete Guide to Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Master RAG with Semantic Kernel in C# using vector stores, embeddings, and InMemoryVectorStore. Complete guide with working .NET code examples.
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- 03/01/2026
- 7 minute read
Weekly Recap: Microsoft Agent Framework, Semantic Kernel, and Builder Patterns in C# [Feb 2026]
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.
- 02/28/2026
- 13 minute read
Semantic Kernel Agents in C#: Complete Guide to AI Agents
Master Semantic Kernel agents in C# with ChatCompletionAgent, AgentGroupChat orchestration, and Microsoft Agent Framework integration.
- 02/27/2026
- 10 minute read
Semantic Kernel Plugins in C#: The Complete Guide
Master Semantic Kernel plugins in C# with this guide. Learn to create native functions, prompt functions, and OpenAPI plugins with real code examples.
- 02/26/2026
- 7 minute read
GitHub Copilot SDK for .NET: Complete Developer Guide
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#.
- 02/25/2026
- 7 minute read
Semantic Kernel in C#: Complete AI Orchestration Guide
Master Semantic Kernel in C# with this complete guide. Learn plugins, agents, RAG, and vector stores to build production AI applications with .NET.
- 02/21/2026
- 9 minute read
Microsoft Agent Framework in C#: Complete Developer Guide
Complete guide to Microsoft Agent Framework in C#. Core abstractions, architecture, tool registration, sessions, and where MAF fits in the .NET AI ecosystem.
- 01/18/2026
- 12 minute read
Getting Started with AI Coding Tools - A Developer's Practical Guide
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!
- 01/18/2025
- 12 minute read
AI Replacing Mid-Level Engineers - Dev Leader Weekly 79
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss recent claims about AI replacing mid-level engineers.
- 10/31/2023
- 10 minute read
How to Generate Endless Ideas for Programming Projects
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!
- 01/17/2023
- 2 minute read
The Hottest New Open Source OpenAI API for C#
- 04/07/2020
- 2 minute read
Video Stream – RPG Systems with Loot Generation
Modern role playing games (RPGs) can have incredibly complex loot systems. This article introduced a video stream on how to structure cross domain information.