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What's he called in your language? In Flemish it's 'brilsmurf', literally Smurf who has glasses

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Microsoft Agent Framework: Exposing an Existing AI Agent as an MCP Tool

This is where the two worlds collide.

We already know how to build agents.

We already know how to build MCP servers.

Now we combine them.

Code and video here:
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Winterbanden als de lente begint 😁

What building do I need to pop in tomorrow 🤣

Oh yeah! We spread mustard on 2 slices of bread and let it soak (in the beer). It dissolves slowly and thickens the sauce 👍. Cognac...hmmm. Tempting 🤪

Ever thought about adding IPA to it? It's my WA substitute for the Flemish version with Leffe 😂

🤣🤣🤣🤣, easy 😜

Ten Tips for Teaching Technical Topics Discover Ten Tips for Teaching Technical Topics and learn how to connect with your audience through effective instructional strategies.

After 25 years as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), one thing I have learned is that teaching technical content requires more than just subject‑matter expertise. Discover ten tips for effectively creating engaging learning environments. sqlmct.com/ten-tips-for...

Normalize using 'allow-list' and 'deny-list' because they actually-describe-what-they-are. Using 'black-list' and 'white-list' are not only racially insensitive but require an explanation.

What really sets #PSHSummit26 apart isn’t just the sessions.

It’s the people.

Honest conversations, shared wins (and challenges), and a community that actually shows up for each other. That’s what makes the experience last.

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Keynote - Damian Brady - NDC London 2026

Don't miss @damovisa.me's opening #keynote at #NDCLondon next week! See the full agenda and secure your tickets at ndclondon.com 🇬🇧

Toys!!

Episode 419 – Security and AI: Security Store, Security Copilot, and Agents Welcome to Episode 419 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Ben is once again live from Workplace Ninjas and is joined by John Joyner, an 18-year Microsoft MVP in Cloud Se

Security and AI: Security Store, Security Copilot, and Agents by Ben & Scott #Kubernetes #AzureArc #Azure www.msclouditpropodcast.com/episode419/?...

What's new in Azure App Service for .NET developers Azure App Service continues to evolve with new features and enhancements designed specifically for .NET developers. In this session, discover the latest updates to App Service, including improved deployment workflows, enhanced diagnostics and monitoring, support for .NET 10, and new integration capabilities with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. Learn best practices for optimizing performance, scaling applications, and securing your web apps in the cloud. Byron Tardif will share tips and demonstrations to help you take full advantage of Azure App Service for your .NET projects, whether you're building web APIs, websites, or microservices. Azure free trial: https://msft.it/63322tAEp2 .NET 10 — The most intelligent and unified .NET yet: https://msft.it/63325tAEpf .NET Aspire 13 — Simplified orchestration for cloud-native apps: https://msft.it/63327tAEp7 https://msft.it/63329tAEph Core 10 — Modern, secure, and full-stack web development: https://msft.it/63321tAEVB .NET MAUI 10 — Build beautiful apps on every platform: https://msft.it/63323tAEVD C# 14 — A more expressive and productive language: https://msft.it/63325tAEV1 F# 10 — Safer, faster, and more functional than ever: https://msft.it/63327tAEVH Visual Studio 2026 — Faster, smarter, and built for the future: https://msft.it/63329tAEVJ Connect with .NET: Blog: https://msft.it/63320tAEVK Twitter: https://msft.it/63322tAEVM TikTok: https://msft.it/63324tAEVO Mastodon: https://msft.it/63326tAEVu LinkedIn: https://msft.it/63328tAEVr Facebook: https://msft.it/63320tAEVp Docs: https://msft.it/63322tAEVn Forums: https://msft.it/63324tAEVk 🙋‍♀️Q&A: https://msft.it/63326tAEVw 👨‍🎓Microsoft Learn: https://msft.it/63328tAEVj #dotnet

In this session replay from #dotNETCont, we get best practices for optimizing performance, scaling applications, and securing web apps in the cloud.

Learn to take advantage of Azure App Service for .NET projects, for building web APIs, websites, or microservices. msft.it/63320tAEVe

Hoe lang zat ze daar al 🤣

Define normal people 😜

VS Code Workspaces for better AI assistant context Enhance your AI coding assistant's context with VS Code Workspaces for seamless multi-project collaboration and improved code coherence.

Quick productivity tip: Use VS Code Workspaces to give your AI coding assistant context across multiple projects. Instead of describing data structures, let the AI discover them. Works great with GitHub Copilot.

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and utilizing custom keywords for seamless activation.

Leverage Azure Speech Services to enhance your voice-enabled solutions today.

Find more information at https://devblogs.microsoft.com/ise/azure-speech-to-text-optimization/.

facilitating model creation without intervention.

Adopting these techniques enhances voice experiences and ensures robust speech processing across applications.

Maximize performance by combining STT techniques, refining TTS pronunciation,

Optimizing Speech-to-Text (STT) and Text-to-Speech (TTS) is essential for developers creating voice-enabled applications.

It improves recognition accuracy and user experience.

Custom keyword recognition also allows hands-free activation for voice assistants.

Title somewhat leaning to a different message though... Nothing to be embarrassed for

Honestly surprised it lasted this long 🤯

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Struggling with procrastination? AI in #VisualStudio can help! From auto-generating boilerplate code to suggesting fixes before you even ask, these tools keep you moving forward. Ready to turn “I’ll do it later” into “Done”? Read the blog here:
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Microsoft just rolled out smarter, more seamless #AzureDevOps support for Microsoft.Testing.Platform — including cleaner #dotNET test runs and intelligent TRX handling for retries. A big boost for reliable pipelines and simpler test workflows.

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Being kind is free.
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Be known for being kind.
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A similar scenario, easily deployable through AZD 😊

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