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. 🎟️ Tickets available 🔗 powershellsummit.org

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

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

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

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. www.eliostruyf.com/vcode-worksp...

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Tired of AI hype drowning out the GitHub features you actually use? Main Branch cuts through the noise: • Actions security patterns • Model Context Protocol internals • Git archaeology commands nobody tells you about No corporate speak. Just fundamentals. Join us → mainbranch.beehiiv.com

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.

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: msft.it/63326tsVVC#VisualStudio#AIProductivity

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. Dive in: msft.it/63326tsOEn

Being kind is free. The benefit is priceless. Be known for being kind. Be recognised for being kind, Be remembered for being kind. #bekind

[BLOGGED] Microsoft Agent Framework: Conversations and Threads In this post we see how the Microsoft Agent Framework’s helps you manage conversations with threads. Demos and code are included. Read: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2025/11/06/microsoft-agent-framework-conversations-and-threads/

From the Blog: Oh My Posh Profile Update – Kicking Off 2026 🎉 Link: blog.builtwithcaffeine.cloud/posts/oh-my-... #Community #CloudFamily #BuiltWithCaffeine

...more from #dotNETConf. John Cunningham, CVP of .NET Engineering, talks with Scott Guthrie about open sourcing .NET and the incredible contributions it received from the community. Watch: msft.it/63322toZRe

My favorite video this week. 😁 #dogs

I'm now at the stage with @github.com Copilot, where I'm like "you broke my code, you fix it" 🤣🤣

Azure Boards integration with GitHub Copilot by Dan Hellem #AzureDevOps #Azure devblogs.microsoft.com/devops/githu...

Verified skills, real impact: Microsoft Credentials help you get AI-ready by Elisa Graceffo #Azure techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/the-skill...

We also look at events you can subscribe to when working with agent memory. We see how this can be used to give an LLM additional context or to ensure the LLM has all relevant information before processing a prompt. Code and a demo are included. Read: jamiemaguire.net/index.php/20...

The following is covered: - why give your agent memory - overview of AI context provider - how to persist agent memory - how to fetch agent memory - creating a function tool to calculate weight loss time - serialising agent memory

[BLOGGED] Microsoft Agent Framework: Giving AI Agents Contextual Memory Using AIContextProvider In this blog post we look at how you can give agents access to memory across conversational threads.

I am excited to announce that we are hosting Session of AI MCP in London on 19th January. The goal is to foster learning, collaboration, and innovation around Model Context Protocol 👉 Sign up here: luma.com/2qq33c7j Location: Microsoft London Office Time: 5:30pm

🚀 Out of the box, the Bicep MCP server is only available in VSCode via the Bicep extension. With extra configuration, you can also run it in Claude Code, Codex CLI, LM Studio, and more! github.com/johnlokerse/... #azurebicep #azure #mcp #codex #claudecode #infrastructureascode #ai #claudeai

If you wishlisted some of my games on Steam, get ready for Winter Sale, starting in a few hours! 🚀🚀🚀 store.steampowered.com/dev/xsgames #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #puzzlegames #pixelart #steam

@jenmsft.bsky.social look what I spotted at Redmond B25, a Windows Metro coffee machine

Great memories!! I remember sitting in front of the monitor and getting excited for the full minute, every minute!

#CSAdvent post 1 for December 16, 2025! "Manufacturing Certainty: Load Testing with Azure Load Testing" by Andy Wilson (www.linkedin.com/in/andy-wils...) trailheadtechnology.com/manufacturin... #dotnet #csharp

This weekend I released a blogpost for the #FestiveTechCalendar about how to use #API Management to make your #AI systems more #Sustainable by using #semantic #caching! autosysops.com/blog/use-azu... #CommunityRocks #AzOps #CloudFamily #Azure #Microsoft

I hate how much I enjoyed this BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦

This year's Festive Tech Calendar is in full swing. Thanks again to the organisers for this great community event! You can check out my blog post on Azure Container services here: tinyurl.com/3y6s3czy #Azure #Containers #Kubernetes #AKS #MVPBuzz #FestiveTechCalendar2025

It would be fun to explain to somebody from 2007 that the service that mails you DVDs would stop mailing you DVDs and make so much money doing so that they would buy one of the world's biggest movie studios.

#CSAdvent post 1 for December 4, 2025! "Debug Dumps in Visual Studio" by @astevecleary.bsky.social blog.stephencleary.com/2025/12/debu... #dotnet #csharp

#CSAdvent post 2 for December 4, 2025! "Single File Test Suites in Dotnet Csharp" by @ardalis.com ardalis.com/single-file-... #dotnet #csharp

I'll be participating in AI Dev Days next week! Will you be there? 👀

Looking for a course to take you from zero to hero in CSharp? Visit here for more info: https://dometrain.com/bundle/from-zero-to-hero-csharp/?ref=nick-cosentino #DotNet #CSharp #LearnToCode #Coding #Programming

If you’re aiming to elevate your career in 2026, the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit is the perfect place to start. Early Bird tickets are officially live—secure your seat at the lowest rate today. 👇🏾 www.powershellsummit.org/tickets

Native Microsoft Agent 365 Integration in Microsoft Foundry by Pavan Li #AzureBotService techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft...

It’s December 1st and Early Bird pricing is officially your sign to invest in 2026. Grab your discounted Summit ticket now! www.powershellsummit.org/tickets/

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Making Sense of Microsoft Ignite 2025 for Azure and AI Architects. by Dave Rendon #Azure itnext.io/making-sense...

New blog post: www.007ffflearning.com/post/spotify... I guess this is my first real disappointment in GenerativeAI, especially how the music industry is not even hiding it :( (If you know any REAL blues/bluesrock artists I can start listening to, please let me know 😁) #Spotify #GenAI #fakemusic

Host remote MCP servers on #AzureFunctions by Lily Ma #AzureFunctions #dotnet #Azure techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/apps-on-a...

A great Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates... For me as European, it's giving me time to bake some tart and cookies I never tried before

This is such a great monitoring UI as well github.com/microsoft/Du...

Visual Studio 2026 Integrates Azure MCP Server for Agentic Cloud Workflows by David Ramel #Azure visualstudiomagazine.com/Articles/202...

[BLOGGED] Microsoft Agent Framework: Using Agents as Function Tools In this post, we see how you build AI agents and advertise them as function tools to other agents. Read: