Engineering articles from Microsoft
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Build a real-world example with Microsoft Agent Framework, Microsoft Foundry, MCP and Aspire
The article discusses the development of a real-world application using Microsoft Agent Framework, Microsoft Foundry, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Aspire to create an AI-powered Interview Coach....
Get started with GitHub Copilot CLI: A free, hands-on course
The article introduces GitHub Copilot CLI, an AI-powered tool that enhances terminal workflows by allowing developers to interact with their code through natural language commands. It outlines a...
GitHub Copilot Dev Days: Build faster with GitHub Copilot CLI, in VS Code & Visual Studio, and beyond!
The GitHub Copilot Dev Days initiative aims to enhance developer productivity by integrating AI-assisted coding tools into the Microsoft development ecosystem. The events focus on practical, hands-on...
The JavaScript AI Build-a-thon Season 2 starts today!
The JavaScript AI Build-a-thon is a hands-on program aimed at bridging the gap between AI development and JavaScript/TypeScript applications. Over four weeks, participants will engage in self-paced...
WinGet Configuration: Set up your dev machine in one command
The article discusses the use of WinGet Configuration to streamline the setup of development environments on Windows machines. It explains how to create a configuration file in YAML format that can...
Bringing work context to your code in GitHub Copilot
The article introduces the GitHub Copilot SDK, which allows developers to embed the Copilot agent loop into their applications, enhancing productivity by providing contextual information directly...
Making Windows Terminal awesome with GitHub Copilot CLI
This article explores enhancing the Windows Terminal experience using GitHub Copilot CLI, focusing on customization options that improve developer productivity. It covers installation steps,...
Previewing the JavaScript/TypeScript Modernizer for VS Code Insiders
The JavaScript/TypeScript Modernizer is an AI-assisted tool integrated into Visual Studio Code that simplifies the process of modernizing JavaScript and TypeScript projects. By leveraging GitHub...
Host Your Node.js MCP Server on Azure Functions in 3 Simple Steps
This article outlines the process of hosting a Node.js Model Context Protocol (MCP) server on Azure Functions, emphasizing the benefits of serverless architecture such as automatic scaling and...
Join us for AI Dev Days – December 10-11
The AI Dev Days event, scheduled for December 10-11, 2025, is a virtual gathering aimed at showcasing the latest advancements in AI technology from Microsoft and GitHub. The event features a series...
Securing Sensitive Mobile Operations with Device-Bound Request Signing
The article discusses the limitations of traditional authentication methods in mobile environments, particularly in the context of securing sensitive operations. It introduces Device-Bound Request...
Join the OSS AI Summit: Building with LangChain Event
The OSS AI Summit is an event aimed at advancing AI development practices, particularly through the use of LangChain. It will cover essential components of LangChain, including agents and tools, and...
Designing Multi-Agent Intelligence
The article discusses the evolution from single-agent systems to multi-agent architectures in the realm of generative AI, emphasizing the need for specialized agents that can handle domain-specific...
Announcing Awesome Copilot MCP Server
The article introduces the Awesome Copilot MCP Server, a tool designed to enhance the customization of GitHub Copilot by allowing users to search and save various chat modes, instructions, and...
Diving Into Spec-Driven Development With GitHub Spec Kit
The article introduces Spec-Driven Development (SDD) as a methodology to enhance AI-assisted software development by establishing clear project specifications before coding begins. It emphasizes the...
Visual Studio 2026 Insiders: Using Podman for Container Development
The article discusses the integration of Podman, an open-source container engine, into Visual Studio 2026 Insiders, highlighting its daemonless architecture and rootless operation. This integration...
TypeScript 7 native preview in Visual Studio 2026
The article presents an overview of TypeScript 7's native preview, highlighting significant enhancements in compile times and memory usage when integrated with Visual Studio 2026. It details the...
Complete Beginner’s Guide to Vibe Coding an App in 5 Minutes
The article outlines a practical approach to developing a web application for podcast analytics using GitHub Copilot, particularly leveraging the Claude Sonnet 4.5 reasoning model. It details the...
Put your AI to the Test with Microsoft.Extensions.AI.Evaluation
The article introduces the Microsoft.Extensions.AI.Evaluation libraries designed for evaluating AI applications in .NET environments. It emphasizes the importance of integrating evaluations into the...
Behind the Universe demo: From prompt to production with VS Code, GitHub Copilot and the Microsoft Agent Framework
The article discusses the process of creating a cloud-native intelligent application using Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, and the Microsoft Agent Framework. It outlines a step-by-step approach...