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.NET 9 is officially here! We talk a little bit .NET Conf and the major announcements, .NET Aspire, AI, Holiday Hacks, and GitHub Copilot Free!

Links:

.NET Conf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdo4fOcmZ0oXeSG8BgCVru3zQtw_K4ANY

.NET Aspire: https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/aspire/get-started/aspire-overview

Microsoft Extensions AI: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/introducing-microsoft-extensions-ai-preview/

GitHub Copilot Free: https://github.blog/news-insights/product-news/github-copilot-in-vscode-free/

Visual Studio - Copilot Blog: https://code.visualstudio.com/blogs/2024/12/18/free-github-copilot

Visual Studio Code - Copilot Blog: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/github-copilot-free-is-here-in-visual-studio/

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Bruno Capuano and Microsoft MVP Rodrigo Liberoff as we dive into the latest updates on Semantic Kernel for C#. Discover powerful use cases, explore AI agents, and hey we may do some live code reviews.

This is the perfect chance to learn more about AI and Agents while leveling up your skills with the experts! Don’t miss out!

Community Links: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/collections/07j6h3m8xjgjjy

Featuring: Bruno (@elbruno), Rodrigo (@rliberoff)

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Join us as we take an early look at potential features for ASP.NET Core in .NET 10!

Featuring: Daniel Roth, Mackinnon Buck, Jon Galloway

Community Links: https://www.theurlist.com/blazor-community-standup-2024-12

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If your home is anything like ours, you've got a lot of connected devices at home. What if you could control them all using .NET? In this week's episode, community member and author Leonard Sperry shows us HaKafkaNet, a library that joins Home Assistant, Kafka, and .NET for creating fast reliable home automations.

Community Links: https://github.com/leosperry/ha-kafka-net

Featuring: Leonard Sperry

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Join David and Rachel as they recap all the amazing .NET MAUI news from 2024, including who had the most PRs, resolved the most issues, made the most GitHub comments, and so much more!

Community Links: https://www.theurlist.com/maui-standup-dec2024

Featuring: David Ortinau (@davidortinau), Rachel Kang (@therachelkang), and guest(s)

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Find out about the new ASP.NET Core learning content, including a new learning path, videos, certifications, and more! Whether you're new to ASP.NET Core, or want to keep up with some of the new updates, we've got you

Featuring: Katie Savage, Dan Roth, Cam Soper, Jon Galloway

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This session will provide an in-depth look at the new data access features in .NET 9, focusing on the seamless integration of Document DB Providers like MongoDB, and the cutting-edge capabilities of Vector Databases including Azure SQL, Qdrant, Pinecone, and many others. We’ll also cover the new vector search abstractions for advanced data queries. Learn how these updates can streamline your data workflows and enable more efficient and scalable application development.

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How many AI agents and LLM's does it take to change a lightbulb? LLM's are a very hot topic right now, but can we use them in a real business scenario? In this episode, community MVP Johnny Hooyberghs returns to the panel to show us how to use Semantic Kernel, Azure OpenAI and Azure Cognitive Services to integrate an LLM-based AI with your own code to perform more complex tasks like sending emails, updating databases, ordering tickets, and much more!

Featuring: Johnny Hooyberghs (@djohnnieke)

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The AI Dev Gallery is a Windows app for developers to discover AI scenarios and how to implement them in their own apps. Meet the team behind the Gallery to learn why and how it was created, and how you can help the team make the app better for you.

Don't miss this chance to contribute your ideas and help shape the Gallery for developers like you!

Community Links: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/collections/07j6hyg872o744

Featuring: Bruno (@elbruno), Nikola (@metulev), Alexandre (@AlexandreChohfi)

#dotnet #AI #CSharp #OpenSource #AIinDev #Microsoft #AIApps

Join us for an interview with Heather, a career-changer and Software Engineering Manager at Geocaching HQ. In this session, Heather will share her unique journey transitioning into software development and becoming a .NET developer. We'll also discuss her current role at Geocaching HQ and provide insights into her day-to-day work. Heather will also offer valuable tips and advice for others considering a career switch into the tech industry. Whether you're contemplating a career change or looking to learn more about the .NET field, this session will provide you with practical guidance and inspiration. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from someone who has successfully navigated a significant career transition!

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Get C# certified​ - https://aka.ms/csharp/certification​

See event resources​ - https://aka.ms/dotnetconf/students/resources​

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