AI DevOps Podcast

Aaron is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. Having spent 15 years doing web development, he's seen it all, from browser wars to the rise of AJAX and the fall of 20 JavaScript frameworks (and that was just yesterday!). Always tinkering with something new, he explores crazy ideas like writing your own implementation of numbers in .NET, creating IoC in JavaScript, or implementing tic-tac-toe using git commits. When not sitting at a computer, he can be found spending time with his wife and kids.

Topics of Discussion:

[4:38] Aaron shares his career journey, including his time in consulting and technical sales.

[6:48] The importance of understanding both technical and business aspects of software development.

[7:36] .NET Aspire and the community toolkit.

[15:21] Having a centralized place for discovering and contributing integrations.

[17:02] Running Ollama.

[21:12] Diving in more to the integration.

[24:27] Deployment options for .NET Aspire applications, including Azure Container Apps and Kubernetes.

[29:08] Testing and Acceptance with .NET Aspire.

[35:02] The process of attaching debuggers to applications and the challenges of debugging distributed applications.

[41:23] The community toolkit provides clear guidelines and contributing guides to help developers get involved.

[43:42] How people can get more involved and contribute.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

GitHub Community Toolkit

Aaron Powell

Aaron Powell Website

Aaron Powell Microsoft

Aaron on X

Aaron on Mastodon Social

Aaron on Twitch

Aaron on LinkedIn

Aaron on Bluesky

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Aaron is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. Having spent 15 years doing web development, he's seen it all, from browser wars to the rise of AJAX and the fall of 20 JavaScript frameworks (and that was just yesterday!). Always tinkering with something new, he explores crazy ideas like writing your own implementation of numbers in .NET, creating IoC in JavaScript, or implementing tic-tac-toe using git commits. When not sitting at a computer, he can be found spending time with his wife and kids.

Topics of Discussion:

[4:38] Aaron shares his career journey, including his time in consulting and technical sales.

[6:48] The importance of understanding both technical and business aspects of software development.

[7:36] .NET Aspire and the community toolkit.

[15:21] Having a centralized place for discovering and contributing integrations.

[17:02] Running Ollama.

[21:12] Diving in more to the integration.

[24:27] Deployment options for .NET Aspire applications, including Azure Container Apps and Kubernetes.

[29:08] Testing and Acceptance with .NET Aspire.

[35:02] The process of attaching debuggers to applications and the challenges of debugging distributed applications.

[41:23] The community toolkit provides clear guidelines and contributing guides to help developers get involved.

[43:42] How people can get more involved and contribute.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

GitHub Community Toolkit

Aaron Powell

Aaron Powell Website

Aaron Powell Microsoft

Aaron on X 

Aaron on Mastodon Social

Aaron on Twitch

Aaron on LinkedIn

Aaron on Bluesky

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Sam Basu is a technologist, author, speaker, Microsoft MVP, and gadget-lover and is the Developer Advocacy Manager for Progress Software. With a long developer background, he now spends much of his time advocating modern development platforms & tools on Microsoft/Telerik technology stacks. His spare time calls for travel, fast cars, cricket, and culinary adventures. You can find him as @samidip on the internet.

Topics of Discussion:

[3:09] Sam shares his career journey and more about his background as a developer.

[5:18] Meeting the users where they are and the importance of adaptability.

[8:07] What kinds of use cases are available today for developers to use AI when it comes to UI?

[9:15] The two-pronged approach to UI and UX.

[13:33] Challenges and opportunities in AI integration.

[16:21] Future of the user interface.

[21:43] The AI models are exceptionally smart in understanding natural language.

[25:41] How GitHub Copilot can help developers.

[26:48] The limitations of GitHub Copilot.

[30:46] The gap in training for developers for Copilot.

[33:06] Use cases on Smart AI.

[36:14] The importance of responsible AI development.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Sam on X

Sam Basu

Sam Basu Microsoft

Smart UI Powered by AI

ASP.NET Core

Smart AI Components

Sakura AI

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Sam Basu is a technologist, author, speaker, Microsoft MVP, and gadget-lover and is the Developer Advocacy Manager for Progress Software. With a long developer background, he now spends much of his time advocating modern development platforms & tools on Microsoft/Telerik technology stacks. His spare time calls for travel, fast cars, cricket, and culinary adventures. You can find him as @samidip on the internet.

Topics of Discussion:

[3:09] Sam shares his career journey and more about his background as a developer.

[5:18] Meeting the users where they are and the importance of adaptability.

[8:07] What kinds of use cases are available today for developers to use AI when it comes to UI?

[9:15] The two-pronged approach to UI and UX.

[13:33] Challenges and opportunities in AI integration.

[16:21] Future of the user interface.

[21:43] The AI models are exceptionally smart in understanding natural language.

[25:41] How GitHub Copilot can help developers.

[26:48] The limitations of GitHub Copilot.

[30:46] The gap in training for developers for Copilot.

[33:06] Use cases on Smart AI.

[36:14] The importance of responsible AI development.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Sam on X

Sam Basu

Sam Basu Microsoft

Smart UI Powered by AI

ASP.NET Core

Smart AI Components

Sakura AI

Want to Learn More?

Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Jeff Fritz is an experienced developer, technical educator, and PM on the .NET team at Microsoft. He's the producer of the .NET Conf online series of events, and regularly livestreams builds of websites and fun applications. You can follow Jeff for more .NET, .NET Core, and, Visual Studio content on Twitch and Twitter at @csharpfritz.

Topics of Discussion:

[2:40] Jeff's background and the many roles he is involved in.

[6:17] Key announcements from .NET Conf.

[6:18] Starting with .NET Aspire, and getting it right with version 3.

[11:24] Version 3 covers the unattended deployment process.

[12:20] Benefits of the aspireify.net website.

[18:23] AI extensions for .NET.

[22:28] Recommendations for hardware for AI development.

[25:35] The static assets features.

[28:57] Using Github Copilot.

[30:13] Remembering that AI is just a text calculator.

[36:21] How people can catch up with the content from .NETConf.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Ep 278 with Jeff Fritz

TagzApp

Fritz on the Web

AI extensions for .NET

Unified AI Building Blocks for .NET using Microsoft.Extensions.AI

Introducing Phi-3

Introducing Whisper

dotnet on YouTube

Microsoft Ignite

aspireify.NET

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Jeff Fritz is an experienced developer, technical educator, and PM on the .NET team at Microsoft. He's the producer of the .NET Conf online series of events, and regularly livestreams builds of websites and fun applications. You can follow Jeff for more .NET, .NET Core, and, Visual Studio content on Twitch and Twitter at @csharpfritz.

Topics of Discussion:

[2:40] Jeff's background and the many roles he is involved in.

[6:17] Key announcements from .NET Conf.

[6:18] Starting with .NET Aspire, and getting it right with version 3.

[11:24] Version 3 covers the unattended deployment process.

[12:20] Benefits of the aspireify.net website.

[18:23] AI extensions for .NET.

[22:28] Recommendations for hardware for AI development.

[25:35] The static assets features.

[28:57] Using Github Copilot.

[30:13] Remembering that AI is just a text calculator.

[36:21] How people can catch up with the content from .NETConf.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Ep 278 with Jeff Fritz

TagzApp

Fritz on the Web

AI extensions for .NET

Unified AI Building Blocks for .NET using Microsoft.Extensions.AI

Introducing Phi-3

Introducing Whisper

dotnet on YouTube

Microsoft Ignite

aspireify.NET

Want to Learn More?

Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Ravi Ram is a software engineer specializing in .NET, Azure, and intensive, high-stakes software. He started developing in 1998 with basic websites. Moved from Classic ASP with Cart.ASP. After learning about SQL injections after a client hack, he was hired by the California Department of Justice to do that work. Ravi is completely self-taught and has contributed to countless software projects over 30 years.

Topics of Discussion:

[3:24] Ravi shares his career journey, starting with web design for a neighbor, moving to classic ASP, and eventually to .NET.

[5:12] TechBash is a .NET conference in Pennsylvania, emphasizing its family-friendly atmosphere and the high attendance of families.

[8:00] A few of Ravi's favorite moments and sessions from TechBash.

[12:57] Going through code in real-time with one of the TechBash speakers.

[16:51] How approachable, diverse, and friendly TechBash is.

[17:11] Ravi talks about a session on scope logging with OpenTelemetry, which impressed him with its configuration capabilities.

[27:49] Why the duo loves the word "seam"!

[28:07] Encouragement for first-time speakers who may be interested in TechBash.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Ravi Ram on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhali/ Sandi Metz' Rules For Developers https://thoughtbot.com/blog/sandi-metz-rules-for-developers Llewellyn Falco refactoring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWiwDdx_rdoSandi Metz' Rules For Developers https://thoughtbot.com/blog/sandi-metz-rules-for-developers Llewellyn Falco refactoring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWiwDdx_rdo

Want to Learn More?

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Ravi Ram is a software engineer specializing in .NET, Azure, and intensive, high-stakes software. He started developing in 1998 with basic websites. Moved from Classic ASP with Cart.ASP. After learning about SQL injections after a client hack, he was hired by the California Department of Justice to do that work. Ravi is completely self-taught and has contributed to countless software projects over 30 years.

Topics of Discussion:

[3:24] Ravi shares his career journey, starting with web design for a neighbor, moving to classic ASP, and eventually to .NET.

[5:12] TechBash is a .NET conference in Pennsylvania, emphasizing its family-friendly atmosphere and the high attendance of families.

[8:00] A few of Ravi's favorite moments and sessions from TechBash.

[12:57] Going through code in real-time with one of the TechBash speakers.

[16:51] How approachable, diverse, and friendly TechBash is.

[17:11] Ravi talks about a session on scope logging with OpenTelemetry, which impressed him with its configuration capabilities.

[27:49] Why the duo loves the word "seam"!

[28:07] Encouragement for first-time speakers who may be interested in TechBash.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Ravi Ram on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhali/ Sandi Metz' Rules For Developers https://thoughtbot.com/blog/sandi-metz-rules-for-developers Llewellyn Falco refactoring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWiwDdx_rdoSandi  Metz' Rules For Developers https://thoughtbot.com/blog/sandi-metz-rules-for-developers Llewellyn Falco refactoring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWiwDdx_rdo

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Greg is a Cloud Architect who assists organizations with cloud adoption and innovation. He is currently the Head of Microsoft Cloud Services at Built Global and also the founder of Webonology. He posts on a daily Cloud Blog — clouddailywire.com. He has been working in the IT industry since his time in the military and is a developer, teacher, speaker, and early adopter. Greg has worked in many facets of IT throughout his career and is currently the president of TampaDev, a community meetup that runs #TampaCC and various technology events throughout Tampa. Greg holds a certification as a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Microsoft Certified Trainer and is an Azure MVP.

Topics of Discussion:

[3:14] Greg's career journey, his role as an innovator, and his early adoption of Azure.

[4:00] The utility of "compute" in Azure and how it simplifies application deployment.

[4:44] Recent developments in Azure and AI.

[5:17] The pendulum swings between cloud and on-premises solutions, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach.

[10:21] Strategies for streamlining business productivity — understanding there is no single "silver bullet."

[14:08] How AI can enhance productivity and its evolving role in the workplace.

[18:45] Encouraging the younger generation to challenge the status quo and simplify processes.

[25:11] Addressing the global tech talent shortage and the role of AI in filling productivity gaps.

[29:49] Ethical considerations and challenges in AI adoption, including the risks of misinformation and biases.

[33:14] The potential future convergence of AI and quantum computing, and its implications for software development.

[37:10] The responsibility of developers to verify AI-generated outputs, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Ep 282 with Greg

Greg Leonardo

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Greg is a Cloud Architect who assists organizations with cloud adoption and innovation. He is currently the Head of Microsoft Cloud Services at Built Global and also the founder of Webonology. He posts on a daily Cloud Blog — clouddailywire.com. He has been working in the IT industry since his time in the military and is a developer, teacher, speaker, and early adopter. Greg has worked in many facets of IT throughout his career and is currently the president of TampaDev, a community meetup that runs #TampaCC and various technology events throughout Tampa. Greg holds a certification as a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Microsoft Certified Trainer and is an Azure MVP.

Topics of Discussion:

[3:14] Greg's career journey, his role as an innovator, and his early adoption of Azure.

[4:00] The utility of "compute" in Azure and how it simplifies application deployment.

[4:44] Recent developments in Azure and AI.

[5:17] The pendulum swings between cloud and on-premises solutions, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach.

[10:21] Strategies for streamlining business productivity — understanding there is no single "silver bullet."

[14:08] How AI can enhance productivity and its evolving role in the workplace.

[18:45] Encouraging the younger generation to challenge the status quo and simplify processes.

[25:11] Addressing the global tech talent shortage and the role of AI in filling productivity gaps.

[29:49] Ethical considerations and challenges in AI adoption, including the risks of misinformation and biases.

[33:14] The potential future convergence of AI and quantum computing, and its implications for software development.

[37:10] The responsibility of developers to verify AI-generated outputs, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Ep 282 with Greg

Greg Leonardo

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