Best of Microsoft — January 2025

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   Milan Jovanović·1y

   Working with LLMs in .NET using Microsoft.Extensions.AI

   Learn how to integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into .NET applications using Microsoft.Extensions.AI. This guide covers configuring Ollama for local execution, setting up dependency injection for chat completion, building interactive chats with history, summarizing articles, and applying smart categorization. It also details switching between various LLM providers like Azure OpenAI and OpenAI for flexible development and production solutions.

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   DEV·1y

   Learn ASP.NET from Scratch

   Learn ASP.NET Core through a 17-module structured learning path. This guide assumes a basic knowledge of C# and covers topics such as the dotnet CLI, ASP.NET application structure, dependency injection, creating APIs, connecting to PostgreSQL, understanding MVC, using Razor views, and more. Each module comes with specific goals and curated resources to help you master ASP.NET Core development.

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   Lobsters·1y

   Microsoft just renamed Office on everyone's PCs, and the new name isn't great

   Microsoft has officially renamed its productivity suite from 'Microsoft 365 Office' to 'Microsoft 365 Copilot.' This change reflects the company's focus on integrating AI tools into the suite. Users can expect their Office apps to adopt the Copilot logo, with a possible shift towards prioritizing AI functionalities over basic productivity features. The rebranding has sparked mixed reactions, as some users may not be receptive to the increased AI focus.

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