ITNEXT·1yBuild a MCP server using Go to connect AI agents with databases
Explore how to build a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server using Go to connect AI agents with Azure Cosmos DB. This guide includes step-by-step instructions for setting up the MCP server, authenticating with Azure, and running various database operations such as listing databases and containers, reading metadata, creating containers, adding items, and executing queries.
Spacelift·1yBicep vs. Terraform – Differences & Key Features Comparison
Bicep and Terraform are both Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools with distinct features. Bicep, designed by Microsoft, is Azure-specific, simplifying Azure resource deployment with a modular, accessible domain-specific language (DSL). In contrast, Terraform, created by HashiCorp, is cloud-agnostic and supports multi-cloud configurations through its provider ecosystem. Terraform requires state management files, while Bicep leverages Azure Resource Manager for state tracking. Each tool aligns with different use cases, with Bicep being ideal for Azure-focused teams, and Terraform offering broader cloud deployment capabilities.
DevBlogs·1y.NET Aspire 9.2 is Now Available with New Ways to Deploy
The latest release of .NET Aspire 9.2 includes new dashboard features and introduces 'publishers' for deployment. Key enhancements are the Resource Graph, custom resource URLs, deep linking for Azure integrations, and built-in custom HTTP commands. Developers are advised about breaking changes for Azure SQL Server and Azure PostgreSQL. Users can now deploy applications to Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and Azure using the new publisher feature.