Videos
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ASP.NET Community Standup: Why ASP.NET Core Developers Will Love Aspire
In this video, Daniel Roth and Maddy Montaquila guide ASP.NET Core developers through Aspire, covering its benefits, practical integration, and real-world tips, as shared on AspiriFridays.
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Blazor Community Standup: Validation Improvements in Blazor
In this video, the .NET team, including Jon Galloway and others, present the latest validation improvements for Blazor in .NET 10, highlighting support for complex types and how developers can leverage these features.
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GitHub Copilot Surpasses ChatGPT as Top Developer AI Tool
GitHub shares The Pragmatic Engineer’s survey results showing GitHub Copilot overtaking ChatGPT as the leading AI tool for developers, cementing its role in modern software development.
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Azure Update - August 8, 2025: Major AKS, AI, Storage, and Security Announcements
John Savill presents the August 8, 2025 Azure Update, sharing key advancements in cloud infrastructure, security, AI, and data solutions for Microsoft Azure professionals.
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Let it Cook with GPT-5: Using GPT-5 in Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot
Pierce Boggan and James Montemagno, with guest Burke Holland, demonstrate the integration of GPT-5 and Copilot into Visual Studio Code, showcasing new AI-powered developer workflows.
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VS Code Live: Highlights from the v1.103 Release
Join Olivia McVicker and the Visual Studio Code team for a live walkthrough of new features in the July v1.103 release, including demos and Q&A for developers.
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AI Security Challenges in GitHub's Secure Code Game Season 3
In this video, GitHub invites viewers to tackle AI security challenges in the Secure Code Game Season 3. Hosted by the GitHub team, it encourages ethical hacking against language models and secure code remediation.
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.NET AI Community Standup: High-Performance AI Inference on a Budget
Hosted by the dotnet team, this session features Bruno Capuano and Tal Wald as they demonstrate strategies for achieving fast, cost-effective AI inference using .NET, ONNX Runtime, and modern APIs.
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How to Use GitHub Copilot for Code Reviews in Pull Requests
In this resource, GitHub explains how to utilize GitHub Copilot as your first code reviewer in pull requests. The guide outlines the workflow for leveraging Copilot to streamline reviews before involving your team.
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App Gateway for Containers: Web Application Firewall (WAF) Overview
John Savill’s Technical Training explains the new Web Application Firewall (WAF) capability for Azure App Gateway for Containers, guiding viewers through configuration, policy application, and key limitations.
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Getting Started with GraphQL in .NET
Nick Chapsas introduces Michael Staib as he demonstrates how to create GraphQL APIs in .NET using the HotChocolate library, helping developers start working with GraphQL in a Microsoft ecosystem.
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Rubber Duck Thursdays - Building a Turn-Based Game MCP Server
GitHub hosts a relaxed coding livestream where the team continues work on a turn-based-game MCP server, demonstrating collaborative coding practices and GitHub Copilot integration.
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Compound Software Development with Async SWE Agents: Orchestrating AI for Engineering Productivity
In this Sip and Sync with Azure episode, Priyanka Vergadia and Govind Kamtamneni demonstrate how engineers can use Microsoft’s Azure AI, GitHub Copilot, and automated agent orchestration to multiply coding productivity, shifting focus from manual coding to context engineering and software verification.
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Building Durable Multi-Agent AI Workflows with Dapr Agents
Microsoft Developer showcases how the Dapr Durable AI Agent Workflow Framework lets you create scalable, resilient, multi-agent AI systems with Dapr. Learn practical agent orchestration and production techniques.
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Implementing a Center of Excellence for Generative AI
In this Azure Essentials video, Microsoft Developer’s Thomas Maurer and Ben Brauer guide viewers through establishing an AI Center of Excellence, covering best practices for governance, strategy, and scalable, responsible AI adoption.
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Distributed Applications with Microsoft Orleans and Event Sourcing Using Sekiban
Hosted by dotnet with guest Tomohisa Takaoka, this discussion delves into developing distributed applications using Microsoft Orleans, event sourcing, and the Sekiban C# framework.
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"MCP is the new browser?" — Kent C. Dodds x Burke Holland, Live
Visual Studio Code’s channel hosts Kent C. Dodds and Burke Holland for a candid conversation about the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its potential to redefine how developers interact with AI tools.
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Supercharge Your SQL Development with Modern .NET | On .NET Live
Hosted by dotnet and featuring Erik Ejlskov Jensen, this On .NET Live episode demonstrates how to boost SQL Server development using modern .NET tools, NuGet packages, and static analysis.
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How to Use AI Models in Your GitHub Actions Workflows
GitHub presents a practical guide to integrating AI models within GitHub Actions workflows. In this video, GitHub shows how AI can automate changelogs, documentation, and bug reproduction, helping engineering teams run more efficiently.
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Entra Group Source of Authority Conversion and Security Copilot Update
John Savill’s Technical Training presents an in-depth look at group source of authority conversions between Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, alongside updates to Microsoft Security Copilot.
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Are You Using All 3 GitHub Copilot Modes?
In this teaser by GitHub, viewers get an introduction to the three GitHub Copilot modes—Agent, Edit, and Ask. The author, GitHub, invites users to explore the full deep dive for an in-depth look at these AI-powered productivity features.
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Creating a Custom Chat Mode in VS Code for Smarter AI Assistance
Reynald Adolphe from Visual Studio Code explains how to build a Custom Chat Mode in VS Code, allowing developers to enhance their AI-powered coding environment with features like codebase analysis and GitHub integration.
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VS Code Live – Exploring GitHub Spark and Copilot in Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code’s team—James Montemagno, Burke Holland, and Pierce Boggan—explore and demo the latest AI development features including GitHub Copilot and the new GitHub Spark for developers.
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ASP.NET Community Standup: Building a Better PerfView Diagnostics Tool with Blazor
Presented by dotnet, this session features Grégoire Verdier and Noah Falk demonstrating the .NET Events Viewer, a Blazor-based diagnostics tool. They share insights on solving thread pool issues, building community tools, and fostering open-source contributions in the .NET ecosystem.
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AspiriFridays: Exploring Azure Data API Builder with Tommaso Stocchi and Jerry Nixon
In this AspiriFridays episode, hosts Maddy and Damian are joined by Tommaso Stocchi and Jerry Nixon to dive into Azure Data API Builder. Learn about its features and best practices straight from Microsoft experts.
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Open Source Friday with Suricata - Real-Time Threat Detection
GitHub hosts a live stream detailing Suricata’s features for real-time threat detection, offering practical demos on configuration, rule management, and integration with ELK - ideal for both novice and advanced security practitioners.
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The Download: GitHub Copilot Overtakes ChatGPT as Top Developer AI Tool
GitHub’s The Download, featuring news from author GitHub, highlights GitHub Copilot’s rise as the top AI tool for developers, along with developer-focused announcements and AI innovations.
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Azure Updates: August 2025 Highlights
John Savill provides a comprehensive Azure update for August 2025, summarizing new features, major changes to data and security services, and enhancements for cloud professionals.
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Debugging Faster with GitHub Copilot Chat: Tips from GitHub
In this GitHub video, the team shares practical debugging workflows using GitHub Copilot chat. The author, GitHub, presents ways developers can leverage Copilot to resolve code issues more quickly and efficiently.
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Get Data into Fabric Eventhouse with No-Code Ingestion Wizard
In this Data Exposed episode, Microsoft Developer presents how to use the no-code Get Data wizard in Fabric Eventhouse to ingest and manage data efficiently for analytics and real-time processing.
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.NET Aspire 9.4 New Features: ExternalService Resource, Interaction Service, Aspire CLI, and GitHub Model Integration
In this video, Fritz from the .NET team discusses the new features in .NET Aspire 9.4, providing demos of the ExternalService Resource, Interaction Service, Aspire CLI, and GitHub Model integration.
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Multiple geo-replicas for Azure SQL Hyperscale | Data Exposed
Microsoft Developer presents an in-depth overview of the upcoming enhancement to Azure SQL Hyperscale, where Anna Hoffman discusses increasing geo-replicas from one to four and demonstrates how to leverage this new feature.
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Unlocking Your Agents' Potential with Model Context Protocol in Azure AI Foundry
Microsoft Developer walks through the process of creating an Azure AI Foundry Agent using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), highlighting practical integration tips and resources.
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Agents Talking to Agents: Harnessing MCP for Seamless Inter-Agent Collaboration
Microsoft Developer presents a lightning session on how agents can coordinate using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), highlighting practical integration and resource links for hands-on exploration.
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MCP In Production: Building Secure and Agent-Ready Model Context Protocol Servers
Microsoft Developer, with experts from Arcade.dev, explores securing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in production. Learn from Nate and Wils about OAuth 2.1, token validation, agentic AI, and advanced mitigation techniques.
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Building Agent-Ready Tools with API Center and API Management
Microsoft Developer offers insight into building agent-ready tools using Azure API Center, API Management, and MCP, providing strategies for API governance and integrating with Azure AI Foundry.
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Practical Introduction to Building Remote MCP Servers
Microsoft Developer presents a hands-on guide, with Toby P. and Joe Z. demonstrating how to build remote MCP servers and integrate MCP functionalities using open-source SDKs.
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MCP C# SDK Deep Dive
Microsoft Developer presents a deep dive into the MCP C# SDK, demonstrating new features from the 2025-06-18 spec and showing developers how to integrate MCP tools with custom agents and AI solutions.
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Vibe Code Your First MCP Server with GitHub Copilot
Microsoft Developer demonstrates how to use GitHub Copilot and MCP to build your first MCP server, explaining key concepts and showing hands-on coding in Visual Studio Code.
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MCP Dev Days Day 2: From Concept to Code
In this session, Microsoft Developer details the journey from MCP proof-of-concept to production, covering essential Azure services, real-world architectures, and secure deployment strategies for scalable AI solutions.
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Boost Your SQL Development in VS Code: GitHub Copilot, Containers, and More
Visual Studio Code authors Olivia McVicker and Carlos Robles present a hands-on guide to leveraging the newest MSSQL extension features—including GitHub Copilot Ask, Agent Mode, and containerized SQL Server—for enhanced SQL development.
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MCP Dev Days: Day 2 - Builders
In this video, Microsoft Developer presents Day 2 of MCP Dev Days, delving into the practical implementation of the Model Context Protocol for developers and AI product strategists.
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.NET Aspire – Adding Custom Commands to the Dashboard
In this video, Fritz guides viewers through the process of adding custom commands to the .NET Aspire dashboard, focusing on developer productivity and environment configuration tasks.
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How to Use GitHub Copilot: The Complete Beginner's Guide
GitHub presents a detailed video guide by their own team on mastering GitHub Copilot, showing developers how to leverage Copilot’s features in Visual Studio Code for building secure, production-quality software.
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Do you security check AI models you pull from online repos?: Developer Security Quick Fire Questions
In this video, Microsoft Developer interviews Build 2025 attendees about security practices when sourcing AI models from online repositories, sharing insights into developer security.
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Never lose your GitHub Copilot session history again
Authored by GitHub, this guide introduces a prompt-driven solution for keeping an ongoing changelog.md with GitHub Copilot—capturing work before committing and preserving session history for developers.
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Introducing TickerQ: A Modern .NET Scheduling Library for C# Developers
Nick Chapsas introduces TickerQ, a new and improved scheduling library tailored for .NET and C# developers, highlighting its advantages over Quartz and Hangfire.
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MCP Gets OAuth: Understanding the New Authorization Specification
In this session, Microsoft Developer examines MCP’s transition to OAuth 2.1, highlighting improved authorization and integration for AI agents.
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Blazing-fast AI Chat Apps with ASP.NET Core & SignalR: Insights from the T3 Chat Cloneathon
Presented by dotnet and featuring Shaltiel Shmidman, this session explores the development of high-performance, real-time AI chat applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, and SignalR, with demonstrations and expert guidance.
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On .NET Live | Supercharge your SQL Development with Modern .NET
In this video, Erik Ejlskov Jensen demonstrates how developers can leverage .NET tools and modern workflows to improve SQL Server development across platforms.
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When to Use GitHub Copilot Coding Agent Versus Agent Mode
In this video, GitHub demonstrates the practical differences between Copilot coding agent and agent mode. Presented by GitHub, it guides viewers on choosing the right Copilot feature for automating tasks or enhancing interactive software development.
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Building AI Agent Workflows with Semantic Kernel
Authored by Microsoft Developer, this video covers building practical AI agents and workflows with Semantic Kernel and Azure AI Foundry, including a demo of SemantiClip.
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Design AI Workloads with the Azure Well-Architected Framework
In this video, Microsoft Developer’s Thomas Maurer and Clayton Siemens discuss designing AI workloads using the Azure Well-Architected Framework, highlighting key principles and actionable guidance.
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On .NET Live – Practical Use of Source Generators in Jinget
In this On .NET Live session, guest Vahid Farahmandian, along with hosts Maira Wenzel and Scott Addie, delve into Source Generators in .NET as used in the Jinget framework. Discover integration strategies, challenges, and real-world benefits.
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GitHub Copilot Helps One Acre Fund Scale Farming Impact
In this video, GitHub shares how One Acre Fund utilizes GitHub Copilot and open source to empower its developers, enhance productivity, and scale its mission to support millions of farmers.
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How to Contribute to MCP: Tools, Documentation, Code & More
Microsoft Developer shares how developers can actively contribute to the MCP (Model Context Protocol) community via code, documentation, and tools. This overview will help developers identify ways to participate and collaborate.
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How to Build, Test & Deploy MCP Apps with Real Tools and Workflows
In this video, Microsoft Developer demonstrates how to build, test, and deploy Model Context Protocol (MCP) applications using real tools. The session details official SDKs, live debugging, Azure Functions, and securing APIs with Microsoft cloud services.
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Build AI Agents in VS Code: 4 Hands-On Labs with MCP + AI Toolkit
Microsoft Developer presents a practical video guide on building AI agents in Visual Studio Code using the AI Toolkit and Model Context Protocol. Discover how to extend your development workflow through four hands-on labs.
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Build your first MCP server
Microsoft Developer presents a video guide to building your first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, covering environment setup, core development concepts, and cloud deployment.
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Lessons from MCP Early Adopters
Presented by Microsoft Developer, this episode examines lessons from early MCP adopters, offering practical case studies and hands-on projects highlighting how the Model Context Protocol is being implemented across multiple industries.
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MCP Core Concepts: Understanding the Architecture and Message Flow
Microsoft Developer presents an overview of MCP (Model Context Protocol), breaking down its core architectural concepts for viewers looking to understand message interactions and system components.
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MCP Development Best Practices
Microsoft Developer shares actionable best practices for developing robust Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Explore structural, design, and security considerations.
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Full Course: MCP for Beginners (Lessons 1-11) by Microsoft Developer
Microsoft Developer presents an in-depth MCP for Beginners course led by April Gittens, covering everything from MCP fundamentals to building and deploying AI agents in Visual Studio Code.
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MCP in Action: Real-World Case Studies
Authored by Microsoft Developer, this article showcases how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is applied in real-world settings across Azure, GitHub, and VS Code, highlighting its integration with key AI tools and services.
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MCP Security Best Practices
Authored by Microsoft Developer, this video details security best practices and mitigation strategies for Microsoft’s MCP platform in enterprise AI applications.
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Advanced MCP: Secure, Scalable, and Multi-Modal AI Agents
In this advanced chapter, Microsoft Developer guides you through best practices and hands-on patterns for creating secure, scalable, and multi-modal MCP-based AI infrastructure, focusing on Microsoft technologies.
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.NET Data Community Standup: Exploring jOOQ with Lukas Eder and Inspiration for EF
In this .NET Data Community Standup, author Lukas Eder demonstrates jOOQ and explores ideas that Entity Framework (EF) developers can learn from. Hosted by Jiri Cincura and Shay Rojansky, this session offers valuable takeaways for .NET data developers.
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Ctrl Shift - MCP & A2A: Why Business Leaders Should Care
John Savill’s Technical Training discusses the role of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent to Agent (A2A) technologies, highlighting their significance for business leaders and their influence on AI-driven business strategies.
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Using GitHub Copilot for Code Reviews - From VS Code to GitHub.com
In this video, GitHub demonstrates how GitHub Copilot streamlines code reviews using AI in both VS Code and GitHub.com, offering automated feedback and improved workflow efficiency.
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Open Source Friday Brasil with Ana Carolyne from Codaqui
In this GitHub-hosted video, Ana Carolyne from Codaqui joins Open Source Friday Brasil to discuss open source contributions and fostering community engagement.
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Vibe Coding PromptBoost.dev with GitHub Copilot in VS Code
Visual Studio Code hosts Oren for a collaborative coding session using GitHub Copilot to work on promptboost.dev, showcasing how AI can enhance coding productivity.
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Azure Update – 25th July 2025: Latest Service Announcements and Enhancements
John Savill delivers an informative summary of recent advancements in Microsoft Azure, covering networking, security, analytics, and monitoring. Viewers will learn about the latest features and improvements relevant to Azure professionals.
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Coding Agent Integration in Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code’s team presents a walkthrough on integrating GitHub Copilot’s coding agent within VS Code, showing developers how to delegate tasks and streamline workflows using AI-powered features.
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What's new with the GitHub Copilot coding agent: A look at the updates
GitHub presents an overview of recent upgrades to the GitHub Copilot coding agent. This roundup covers enhanced features, extended user access, and productivity-boosting tools for developers.
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Rubber Duck Thursday - Building an App with GitHub Copilot Agent Mode for the Competition
GitHub demonstrates how to build an application using Copilot Agent Mode for the ‘For the Love of Code’ competition. Join this session to learn from GitHub’s practical workflow and Copilot integration.
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Open Source and AI Special with @francescociulla
In this video session, GitHub features Francesco Ciulla as he demonstrates practical AI approaches for developers, pinpointing actionable strategies with open source and GitHub tools.
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Rubber Duck Thursdays - Build for the Love of Code
GitHub invites viewers to Rubber Duck Thursdays, a relaxed live coding stream where GitHub staff explore new coding ideas and build projects together.
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Upgrading to GitHub's Remote MCP Server: From Docker Setup to OAuth Simplicity
In this GitHub-hosted video, the team explains the major upgrade from the local to remote MCP server, examining features, setup, security, and future plans.
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Should I add a chatbot to my app?
In this article, author dotnet highlights Steve Sanderson’s nuanced view on the use of chatbots in app development. Sanderson contends that while chatbot integration is popular, beginning with AI-powered automation of business processes is often a more effective approach. The article points readers to additional learning resources from Microsoft’s AI Learning Hub.
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Should I Add a Chatbot to My App? AI Guidance from Steve Sanderson
In this video, Steve Sanderson shares insights on integrating AI into apps, exploring when to consider chatbots versus business process automation.
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Getting Started with MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Nick Chapsas presents a session by Dan Clarke introducing the Model Context Protocol (MCP), focusing on how developers can interface consistently with LLMs using Microsoft technologies such as C# and .NET.
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.NET Aspire: Centralizing Project Names and Constants
In this instructional video by dotnet, learn how to centralize and manage project and service names in .NET Aspire by using constants instead of magic strings—improving maintainability across your system.
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Modernizing Legacy: COBOL to Cloud with GitHub Copilot
Authored by GitHub, this article previews a live demo with Julia Kordick of Microsoft on modernizing legacy COBOL systems using GitHub Copilot and AI-driven tools.
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Let's Learn Model Context Protocol with JavaScript and TypeScript
Visual Studio Code hosts Debbie O’Brien and Chris Noring in a hands-on session exploring the Model Context Protocol (MCP), featuring demos and practical guidance for developers new to MCP.
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Turn Copilot into a subject matter expert with GitHub Copilot Spaces
In this video, GitHub explains how organizations can use Copilot Spaces to tailor GitHub Copilot for specialized contexts, enhancing expertise and compliance checking capabilities.
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Choosing Your First AI Application
John Savill’s Technical Training discusses how organizations can select their first AI application, covering business value, technical requirements, feasibility, and best practices for minimizing risk.
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Automating Developer Tasks with GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and MCP Servers in VS Code
Liam Hampton, in this Visual Studio Code feature session, demonstrates how developers can automate daily tasks using GitHub Copilot Agent mode in combination with MCP servers—streamlining pull requests, issue tracking, and coding challenges, all without manual coding.
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Finish your work without touching any code
Visual Studio Code presents an overview of copilotCodingAgent, showing how developers can leverage automation to complete coding tasks without manual code writing.
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Adecco's AI-First Approach to Recruitment with Microsoft Cloud
Microsoft Cloud presents Caroline Basyn from Adecco Group, who explains how the company is leveraging an AI-first approach using Microsoft technologies to modernize recruitment for both recruiters and job seekers.
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Azure Update – 18th July 2025: New Services, Features & Retirements
John Savill delivers a comprehensive roundup of the latest Azure platform updates as of July 18th, 2025. This episode covers new Azure services, feature retirements, and key changes relevant for developers and IT professionals.
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.NET Data Community Standup: Couchbase EF Core Provider Discussion
Hosted by dotnet, this video standup brings together Jiri Cincura and Jeff Morris to discuss the new Couchbase provider for EF Core, highlighting developer challenges and innovations in .NET data access.
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VS Code Live - Exploring v1.102 Release Features—AI Chat, MCP, Coding Agent & More
In this live session, the Visual Studio Code team—including Olivia McVicker, Isidor Nikolic, and more—uncover the headline features from VS Code v1.102. Discover enhancements like AI chat, MCP updates, and coding agent integration.
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Is .NET Legacy Tech? Scott Hanselman Explores the Modern .NET Platform
Scott Hanselman, in a #OneDevQuestion video, shares insights into whether .NET is legacy technology, discussing its maturity and ongoing modernization.
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MCP C# SDK: What’s New and Upcoming for .NET Developers
In this expert-led developer session, featuring Bruno Capuano, Mike Kistler, and Stephen Halter, you’ll discover the newest additions to the C# MCP SDK, insights into leveraging AI with .NET, and practical guidance for modern Microsoft-centric app development.
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Let's Learn MCP: Python
Visual Studio Code presents a workshop on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), hosted by Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza and Marlene Mhangami, introducing MCP fundamentals and practical Python demos.
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Build-Time OpenAPI Documentation in .NET 9: A OneDevQuestion with Mike Kistler
In this video, Mike Kistler shares his top OpenAPI feature in .NET 9—build-time generation—offering insights on how it streamlines API development for .NET professionals.
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GitHub Copilot Features - Model selection
In this comprehensive guide, Liuba explores the strategic use of different models in GitHub Copilot’s chat interface through expert demonstrations. The video covers when and how to select the most appropriate model for various coding scenarios, providing practical insights that can improve your development workflow and code quality. Whether you’re new to GitHub Copilot or looking to optimize your current usage, this tutorial offers valuable guidance on leveraging model selection effectively.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for Everyone!
John Savill’s Technical Training presents an introductory video on AI and ML concepts, guiding beginners through key terms and technologies in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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Writing and Running Python in .NET
Nick Chapsas guides viewers through integrating Python with .NET using Python.NET, providing practical steps for C# developers to leverage Python code.
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.NET 10 Preview 6 Unboxed - Blazor State Persistence, Passkey, & What is DNX?
In this video, the .NET team, including John Galloway, Daniel Roth, Chet Husk, and Joel Verhagen, present the latest enhancements in .NET 10 Preview 6.
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Let's Learn MCP: Java
Visual Studio Code presents an introductory workshop on MCP for Java, featuring Bruno Borges and Sandra Ahlgrimm, guiding viewers through MCP fundamentals and a live server demo.
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ASP.NET Community Standup - Why Aren't You Using Minimal APIs?
Hosted by Daniel Roth, Mike Kistler, and Safia Abdalla, this ASP.NET Community Standup delves into the benefits of Minimal APIs and discusses reasons developers may prefer controller-based applications.
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Microsoft Security Copilot Entra Update and Conditional Access Agent
John Savill’s Technical Training delivers a deep dive into the latest updates for Microsoft Security Copilot and Entra, including a thorough look at conditional access agent capabilities for security teams.
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VS Code Live - Let it Cook: Building a Universal MCP Install Link
In this episode, Sean Roberts, Burke Holland, and Pierce Boggan from Visual Studio Code discuss strategies to build a universal install link for MCPs to streamline developer installation workflows.
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Azure Update - 11th July 2025
John Savill’s Technical Training provides a weekly Azure Update covering new platform features such as trusted launch enhancements for VMSS, Azure Firewall changes, and recent Azure Automation and AI model updates.
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MCP Support Now Generally Available in Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code announces the general availability of MCP support. This update, shared by the Visual Studio Code team, brings full spec compatibility and agent mode extensibility to the popular editor.
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Let's Learn MCP: C#
In this comprehensive workshop, Katie Savage and James Montemagno from the dotnet team introduce developers to the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a cutting-edge framework designed to standardize interactions between AI models and client applications. This beginner-friendly session guides participants through creating their first MCP server using C#, providing practical insights into this emerging technology that’s shaping the future of AI development.
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Choosing Between MCP and A2A for AI Applications
John Savill examines the trade-offs between Microsoft Cloud Platform (MCP) and the Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol in the context of AI applications, offering developers practical insights for decision-making.
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Multi-Cloud Storage Migration with Azure Storage Mover
John Savill’s Technical Training demonstrates how to migrate storage from AWS S3 to Azure using Azure Storage Mover, offering guidance on setup, required solutions, and monitoring migration jobs.
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Azure Updates: Key Announcements for July 2025
John Savill’s Technical Training summarizes Microsoft Azure updates and technical enhancements released in July 2025, offering a helpful digest for cloud professionals.
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.NET MAUI Community Standup - Blazor for Mobile with AI? Here's how.
In this article, dotnet highlights Beth Massi’s walkthrough on augmenting a web app with native mobile capabilities and AI integration. Using Blazor and .NET MAUI, along with Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry, Massi showcases how to bring AI and platform-specific enhancements to cross-platform applications. The article also features contributions from David Ortinau and provides links for deeper community engagement.
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.NET AI Community Standup - AI in .NET - What’s New, What’s Next
In this article, dotnet introduces an online session that delves into how the .NET ecosystem is amplifying its AI and Machine Learning capabilities. The session, featuring Bruno Capuano and Tanner Gooding, discusses enhancements like tensor support in .NET 9 and previews new features expected in .NET 10. This is an insightful resource for developers eager to leverage intelligent technologies within .NET applications.
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Azure Files Performance Upgrade
John Savill presents an in-depth walkthrough of recent Azure Files performance upgrades, covering workload interaction, metadata caching, directory leasing, Linux SMB multi-channel, and future roadmap details.
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Orchestrating AI Agents in Blazor Using Microsoft Semantic Kernel
Learn Microsoft AI guides you through orchestrating multiple AI agents in a Blazor app using the Semantic Kernel framework, sharing code examples and orchestration strategies tailored for .NET developers.
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Azure Update - 27th June 2025
John Savill’s Technical Training provides a concise Azure update covering new features such as VM right-sizing, enhanced security integrations like WAF security copilot, data services improvements including vector support for Azure SQL DB, and DevOps-related updates for Azure professionals.
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Nestlé's AI-Powered Digital Twins Transform Content Creation with Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Cloud shares how Aude Gandon, CMO of Nestlé, explains using Microsoft Azure and AI-driven digital twins for high-impact content creation.
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How AI and Microsoft Are Transforming the Energy Sector: Insights from EPRI
Microsoft Cloud’s Darryl hosts EPRI’s Arshad Mansoor in a discussion about AI’s transformative role in the energy industry, sharing insights into collaborative innovation and sustainability.
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Turning AI Vision into Impact in UK Financial Services
Microsoft Cloud brings together Bill Borden, Lyndon Subroyen, and Theo Michalopoulos to explore how generative AI is driving innovation and change in the UK’s financial services sector.
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Enveda: Accelerating Pharmaceutical Discovery with Microsoft AI
Microsoft Cloud presents how Viswa Colluru, CEO of Enveda, uses Microsoft AI to accelerate and reinvent drug discovery, unlocking chemical insights and driving breakthrough innovation.
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How to Connect Copilot Studio Agents with Semantic Kernel for Smarter AI
Learn Microsoft AI demonstrates how to connect Copilot Studio agents with Semantic Kernel, providing a hands-on guide to making AI agents smarter and more dynamic using Microsoft technologies.
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Building Intelligent Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Semantic Kernel
Learn Microsoft AI demonstrates how to build and connect intelligent agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Semantic Kernel, offering practical demos and hands-on strategies.
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Azure Update - 20th June 2025
In this update, John Savill summarizes key Microsoft Azure changes around services, feature deprecations, and enhancements announced on June 20, 2025.
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AI Challenger | Loft Orbital: Building Smarter Satellites with AI
In this video, Lucas Brémond from Loft Orbital shares how Microsoft AI solutions are leveraged to optimize satellite operations, driving growth and innovation. Presented by Microsoft Cloud.
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AI on the Go for Microsoft Partners: Series Trailer
Microsoft Cloud previews its ‘AI on the Go for Microsoft Partners’ video series, offering partners bite-sized updates on Microsoft AI trends, upcoming opportunities, and leadership insights.
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Understanding Agent Flows in Microsoft Copilot Studio: A Simple Demo
Learn Microsoft AI presents an introduction to Agent Flows in Microsoft Copilot Studio, demonstrating how to automate tasks and integrate applications using Power Platform tools.
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HEINEKEN: Leveraging Microsoft AI for Business Transformation
Microsoft Cloud shares insights from Ronald den Elzen of HEINEKEN on how the company is using Microsoft AI to drive digital transformation and business growth.
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Azure Update - 6th June 2025
In this week’s update, John Savill’s Technical Training explores the latest Microsoft Azure changes, from Azure Files NFS support and database upgrades to an AI managed network RBAC enhancement and CrowdStrike-mapped threat actor naming. John points viewers to a rich set of Azure learning resources, recommends alternative venues for support, and provides a structured summary of the major technical topics discussed. The article is a helpful reference for cloud practitioners interested in staying current with weekly Azure developments.
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Agent Orchestration: Strongly-Typed Inputs and Results in Semantic Kernel
Learn Microsoft AI presents a guide on leveraging strongly-typed input and output models within Semantic Kernel agent workflows, demonstrating techniques for building scalable, robust AI applications.
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Deploying MCP Server to Azure and Connecting with Semantic Kernel: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Learn Microsoft AI’s video guides you through deploying an MCP Server to Microsoft Azure and integrating it with Semantic Kernel, with actionable steps tailored for developers and AI enthusiasts.
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Agent: Concurrent Orchestration in Semantic Kernel
Learn Microsoft AI presents an in-depth demo on concurrent orchestration in Semantic Kernel, showcasing how to run multiple AI agents in parallel and aggregate their results in .NET applications.
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Azure Update - 30th May 2025
In this weekly Azure update, John Savill’s Technical Training shares a comprehensive roundup of recent Azure service enhancements, ranging from App Service and Azure Firewall to Cosmos DB and API Management improvements. The episode highlights new Azure AI Foundry features, discusses logging, authentication, and integration upgrades, and provides viewers with guidance on accessing learning resources. John also explains how viewers can find content on specific topics and provides suggestions for community support.
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Semantic Kernel Plugin Integration with MCP Server: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Learn Microsoft AI presents a thorough step-by-step guide on integrating Semantic Kernel plugins with MCP Server, empowering developers to build smart AI-driven applications using Microsoft technologies.
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Semantic Kernel Group Orchestration: How to Coordinate Multiple AI Agents
Learn Microsoft AI demonstrates group orchestration in Semantic Kernel, revealing how to coordinate multiple AI agents for complex problem-solving using Visual Studio and real-world examples.
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Semantic Kernel Agent Orchestration
Learn Microsoft AI presents a video on building multi-agent systems through Semantic Kernel, demonstrating how agent orchestration leads to smarter, more adaptive AI solutions.
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The Agentic Web [Part 2]: Bringing AI to Software Development
Microsoft Events presents Jay Parikh and Frank Shaw exploring how AI can be woven into every stage of the modern software development lifecycle and outlining approaches for building scalable AI platforms.
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The Agentic Web [Part 1] with Kevin Scott
Microsoft Events presents Kevin Scott sharing perspectives on the current AI landscape and the rise of agentic systems, setting the stage for deeper exploration in this two-part pre-Build conversation.
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Microsoft Discovery Platform Overview: AI-Driven R&D on Azure
Microsoft Cloud presents an overview of their Discovery platform, detailing how Azure-powered AI agents can transform research and development for scientists and engineers.
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Introducing Microsoft Discovery: An Agentic AI Platform for Scientific Research
Microsoft Cloud introduces Microsoft Discovery, a new Azure-based platform designed to empower scientists and engineers with adaptive AI agents to accelerate research and development.
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C# 14 New Feature: Null-Conditional Assignment in .NET 10
Learn Microsoft AI demonstrates the new null-conditional assignment feature in C# 14 and .NET 10, showing how these updates can help you write safer, cleaner C# code.
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Bring Your Own LLM
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Bring Your Own LLM feature. A powerfull feature in the current insiders version of VS Code is to bring your own model to the chat conversation. You can use a local running model or connect with a remote model using your own API key.
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AI on the Go for Microsoft Partners: How AI is Transforming Manufacturing
In this episode of ‘AI on the Go for Microsoft Partners,’ Microsoft Cloud’s Cyril Belikoff interviews CVP Dayan Rodriguez about the latest AI trends shaping the manufacturing industry.
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Connecting to a Local MCP Server Using Microsoft.Extensions.AI
Learn Microsoft AI walks through the process of connecting to a local Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server using Microsoft.Extensions.AI, covering setup and real-time model context integration.
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How to Build an MCP Server and Connect It to Semantic Kernel: Full Tutorial
Learn Microsoft AI presents a hands-on tutorial for developers on building an MCP Server and seamlessly integrating it with Semantic Kernel, highlighting practical AI development using Microsoft technologies.
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MCP with Azure and GitHub
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s MCP with Azure and GitHub feature. Empower Agent Mode with extra context and capabilities by supercharging it with MCP servers. See how you can bring in extra information from Azure resources to add extra information to creating GitHub issues.
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Agent Mode
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Agent Mode feature. How Agent Mode helps you by iterating over your prompt by itself.
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Premium Requests
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Premium Requests feature. What are GitHub Copilot Premium Requests and do their rate limits work? These chances will be in effect during the month of May. Read more info of the enforcements in the documentation.
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Next Edit Suggestions
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Next Edit Suggestions feature. NES Looks ahead for you while editing and comes up with related changes.
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GPT-4o Copilot Suggestions Model
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s GPT-4o Copilot Suggestions Model feature. GPT-4o Copilot replaces the previously used GPT 3.5 TURBO model for suggestions.
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Fetch Webpage
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Fetch Webpage feature. Retrieve a web page as part of the context you provide with your prompt.
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Customer Chats: Chris Quinn from Fujitsu at Microsoft Ignite 2024
Pierre Roman interviews Chris Quinn from Fujitsu at Microsoft Ignite 2024. The conversation highlights AI advancements, Linux on Azure, cloud migration, security, automation, and DevOps. Chris shares actionable advice for technology leaders and insights from Fujitsu’s Azure-centric cloud journey.
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Microsoft 365 Agents SDK: Building Multichannel and AI-Integrated Agents
In this video, Learn Microsoft AI explores how developers can use the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK and Semantic Kernel to build AI-powered, multichannel agents that integrate with Microsoft 365, Teams, and more.
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Deploying Azure Local at Scale: Lessons from Coles Supermarket at Microsoft Ignite 2024
In this Microsoft Ignite 2024 interview, Rick Claus sits down with Jason Tayler of Coles Supermarket to discuss their extensive Azure Local deployment. Jason shares practical lessons, challenges, and recommendations for organizations adopting Azure Local at scale.
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AI Transforming Legal Workflows: Insights from LawVu at Microsoft Ignite 2024
Sarah Webb of LawVu joins Microsoft Ignite 2024 to share how her team is implementing AI in legal SaaS platforms, offering examples and real-world guidance on streamlining legal processes with contextual AI solutions.
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CSX's Digital Transformation with Azure, AI, and Microsoft Fabric
In this Microsoft Ignite 2024 session, Dave Rich from CSX joins Microsoft Events to discuss CSX’s digital transformation powered by Azure, AI, and data analytics, revealing practical insights for tech-driven modernization.
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Transforming Customer Interactions with Blip: AI and Microsoft Solutions at Microsoft Ignite 2024
In this Microsoft Ignite 2024 video interview, Rick Claus speaks with Sergio Passos of Blip about how his team employs Microsoft technologies and AI—including Azure OpenAI Service and .NET 8 migration—to create next-generation conversational interfaces. Insights from Sergio Passos inform developers and product teams interested in data-driven, AI-powered customer engagement.
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Relativity's AI and Azure-Powered Unstructured Data Processing in Legal Tech
In this Microsoft Ignite video, Microsoft Events hosts Rick Claus and guest Keith Carlson from Relativity to discuss how AI and Azure are transforming unstructured data analysis in the legal sector.
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Ice Breakers
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Ice Breakers feature. Generate starter templates or boilerplate code to jump-start development.
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Content Exclusions
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Content Exclusions feature. With Content Exclusions you can exclude certain parts of your codebase from being sent to Copilot. Think for example of files containing sensitive information, like secrets.
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Code Completion
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Code Completion feature. Enhance your coding experience with AI-powered code completions while you are typing. Also called ‘suggestions’. These are the most common way of using Copilot as they show up as a suggestion while you are typing in your editor.
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Usage Metrics
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Usage Metrics feature. Track and analyze Copilot usage across your team.
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Chat in IDE
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Chat in IDE feature. Communicate with Copilot directly within your IDE for instant assistance. You can have multi turn conversations with Copilot on things in your code, or ask it questions on things surrounding your code, like ‘how do I do this in Python’, or ‘how do I run the unit tests from my terminal’.
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Unit Tests
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Unit Tests feature. Automate your testing process with Copilot’s unit test generation.
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Commit Message Custom Instructions
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Commit Message Custom Instructions feature. Customize commit messages with tailored instructions for more descriptive and meaningful comments.
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Code Translation
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Code Translation feature. Translate code across different languages with ease using Copilot.
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@github Chat Participant
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s @github Chat Participant feature. Use Copilot as a chat participant in GitHub discussions.
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Code Documenting
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Code Documenting feature. Generate comprehensive documentation for your codebase with Copilot.
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Chat on Mobile
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Chat on Mobile feature. Get coding assistance on-the-go with Copilot’s mobile chat feature. This lets you summarize issues/pull requests/discussions, or ask broader questions about a repository for example.
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Commit Message Suggestions
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Commit Message Suggestions feature. Copilot proposes commit messages based on the code changes in the current changeset.
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Multi-file Edits
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Multi-file Edits feature. Make changes across multiple files simultaneously with Copilot.
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PR Body Generation in WebUI
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s PR Body Generation in WebUI feature. Automatically generate detailed pull request bodies with Copilot in the webUI.
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Local In-Editor Code Reviews
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Local In-Editor Code Reviews feature. Highlight and review suggested code changes directly from within the Visual Studio editor.
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Multi-Models
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Multi-Models feature. Access multiple AI models through Copilot for different tasks.
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Explore GenAI for Customer Support with Elastic Support Assistant
Presented by Chris Blaisure at Microsoft Ignite 2024, this session explores how Elastic developed the Support Assistant using generative AI and Microsoft Azure OpenAI to enhance customer support.
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PR Body Generation in VS Code
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s PR Body Generation in VS Code feature. Generate detailed PR descriptions directly in VS Code.
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User Instructions
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s User Instructions feature. With user instructions in VS Code you can help guide Copilot in the right direction for your codebase, like being a Python 3 developer and skip older language constructs.
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Code Explanation
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Code Explanation feature. Get detailed explanations for complex code snippets with Copilot.
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CLI Assistance
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s CLI Assistance feature. Streamline your command line tasks with Copilot’s CLI assistance.
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Preview for Copilot Workspace
This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Preview for Copilot Workspace feature. Get a preview of the Copilot Workspace environment for better collaboration.
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