XMS Tech Hub
Welcome to the Xebia Microsoft Services Tech Hub. Here you will find resources, articles, and tools related to different topics. Content is often provided by the Xebia Microsoft Services team or people we know, but of course we’ll also include other excellent content!
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Chatbot - Memory setup in Azure
In this article, Siwar___, new to Generative AI, seeks guidance on configuring persistent memory for Azure OpenAI-based chatbots, as well as practical advice on prompt engineering and function calling within the Azure ecosystem. The author is interested in recommended tools, frameworks, and approaches for developing a chatbot that can maintain user context across sessions.
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Fraim - an OSS framework to easily build your own AI Workflows
Preston Price presents a newly released framework aimed at helping security and platform teams build AI-driven workflows tailored to secure code analysis.
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Automating my Git workflow in VS Code with Copilot Chat, Custom Prompts, and Terminal Auto-Approval
Automate your Git workflow in Visual Studio Code by combining Copilot Chat, custom prompts, and the new terminal auto-approval system. This approach lets you review, commit, rebase, and push changes with a single chat command, while maintaining safety and control over every step. Reinier van Maanen shares how to set up this workflow, including prompt files, settings, and a Python script for last-minute intervention.
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From retail to cybersecurity, Malaysians are gaining skills and confidence to succeed with AI
In this article, stclarke discusses how Malaysians across industries such as retail and cybersecurity are adopting AI to build skills and drive success.
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AI chatbot supporting victims-survivors of domestic violence wins UN Global AI for Good Impact Award
In this article, author stclarke highlights a significant achievement: an AI chatbot designed to support victims-survivors of domestic violence has won the UN Global AI for Good Impact Award.
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Azure Update - 11th July 2025
In this brief update, John Savill from John Savill’s Technical Training provides highlights of the latest developments in Azure and cloud infrastructure. He discusses recent video content, policy changes due to channel growth, and directs users to external forums for technical questions.
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Further steps on becoming more valuable.
In this article, Proof_Sentence8002 shares their concerns about losing relevance as a software developer due to working with outdated .NET technologies in their current job of over three years.
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The point of changing the feature name to 'AI action'?
Authored by coding_monster, this article discusses a recent UI change in VSCode Insider: the context menu now displays ‘AI Actions’ in place of ‘Copilot’ when right-clicking a file.
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Missing feature in VS Code version 1.102.0 - option to close copilot changed/modified files
In this brief user report, iammultiman discusses a frustrating change in recent versions of Visual Studio Code related to GitHub Copilot’s user experience.
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GitHub Copilot coding agent now uses one premium request per session
In this article, Allison explores the capabilities of GitHub Copilot as a coding agent for developers. She highlights how Copilot enables teams to efficiently tackle technical debt, resolve bugs, and even implement new features at scale by delegating tasks to the AI-driven assistant.
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AI at Work - Look for employees who excel at how they learn to think, learn and adapt
In this article, author stclarke examines how the evolving workplace, influenced by AI, increasingly values employees who are strong in adaptive thinking, learning, and the ability to pivot.
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New Copilot Chat features now generally available on GitHub
In this article, Allison discusses the latest development regarding Copilot Chat features on GitHub.
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Choosing the right AI path for your business - A practical guide for leaders
In this article, author stclarke presents a practical guide for business leaders who are considering implementing AI in their organizations. The piece focuses on helping decision-makers choose the best AI path for their unique business needs.
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Reasoning reimagined - Introducing Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning
In this article, stclarke presents an overview of the newly launched Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning, a Microsoft AI development aimed at reimagining reasoning capabilities in software systems.
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Delegate tasks to Copilot coding agent from the GitHub MCP server
In this article, Allison introduces a recent update to the GitHub MCP server, highlighting the addition of a powerful tool that allows users to delegate tasks to the GitHub Copilot coding agent.
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Microsoft unveils Elevate, putting people first in AI transformation
In this article, stclarke discusses Microsoft’s launch of Elevate, a new initiative aimed at ensuring people are central to the AI transformation process.
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Copilot coding agent now supports remote MCP servers
The article by Allison introduces the new functionality in GitHub Copilot’s coding agent, focusing on the integration of remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
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Beyond prompt crafting - How to be a better partner for your AI pair programmer
In this article, Christopher Harrison discusses the importance of providing proper context to Copilot, Microsoft’s AI pair programming tool, to ensure high-quality code suggestions.
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Copilot code review now generally available on GitHub Mobile
In this article, Allison introduces the general availability of Copilot code review within the GitHub Mobile app, marking a significant enhancement for developers on the go.
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From Vibe Coding to Vibe Engineering: It's Time to Stop Riffing with AI
Tammuz Dubnov, Founder and CTO of AutonomyAI, explores the evolution from unstructured “vibe coding” with AI to systematic “vibe engineering” practices that embed AI within proper constraints and architectural standards.
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Checkbox Symbols Bug in VS Code Copilot Agent Mode
ZomboBrain shares their recent experience using GitHub Copilot Pro within Visual Studio Code to improve their PowerShell scripting abilities.
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Can copilot do complex works like write and read terminal?
Authored by Fabulous-Article-564, this article highlights the constraints faced when using GitHub Copilot in real-world development scenarios.