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Build the smallest useful Microsoft Agent Framework program: one LLM call, one response, and the same shape in Python and .NET.

Install uv, .NET 9, Docker, OpenAI keys, and a verify script so Chapter 1 starts with both Python and .NET environments ready.

Give an agent a callable function, let the LLM decide when to use it, and compare Python and .NET tool loops side by side.

If you read the Cloudflare Tunnel post, you know the problem: localhost does not accept webhooks, OAuth providers reject http://localhost as a redirect URI, and showing a client work-in-progress means a deploy. Cloudflare Tunnel is a solid solution, but it requires a Cloudflare account and domain setup.

If you have ever tried to call the Microsoft Graph API, integrate with SharePoint, or add “Sign in with Microsoft” to an application, you hit the same wall: you need an App Registration. It is the first thing you do, and if you get it wrong, nothing else works.

The infrastructure overhead in microservices projects is real. Setting up databases, wiring service discovery, getting distributed tracing working, managing connection strings across environments—this work hits before you’ve written a line of business logic. On more than one project, I’ve watched the first sprint disappear into Docker Compose files and appsettings drift.

If you’ve ever built a microservices architecture, you know the pain points all too well: spending hours setting up PostgreSQL locally, wrestling with Redis configurations, debugging why RabbitMQ won’t connect, managing connection strings across multiple services, and let’s not even talk about implementing distributed tracing manually.

.NET Architecture at Scale: Visual Guide to Modern Design Patterns # ⚡ Performance Note: This article contains 16 comprehensive patterns with visual diagrams. For faster loading, consider bookmarking specific sections or using the “Find in Page” (Ctrl+F) feature to jump to relevant patterns.

In today’s fast-paced development landscape, AI coding assistants have become indispensable tools for developers seeking to maintain high-quality code while meeting demanding deadlines. GitHub Copilot stands at the forefront of this revolution, offering intelligent code suggestions that can significantly accelerate development. However, the true power of Copilot lies not just in its base capabilities, but in how effectively it can be customized to align with your specific project standards and best practices.

In today’s fast-moving world of software development, being able to automate tasks and make your workflows smoother is super important. Many .NET developers already know how to make web apps, services, and libraries. But not everyone realizes that you can also use the .NET CLI (Command-Line Interface) to create custom tools that save time, simplify your work, and make repetitive tasks a breeze. These tools can help streamline your daily activities and provide powerful functionality for your team.

TL;DR # This article provides a comprehensive guide to efficient file management with Azure Blob Storage using .NET and Angular. We cover four upload strategies:

Introduction # Microsoft Graph API provides a unified endpoint for accessing Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint. This article demonstrates how to implement create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) operations for files in SharePoint document libraries using Microsoft Graph API and .NET. You’ll learn how to authenticate to Microsoft Graph, navigate SharePoint site structure, and manage files programmatically.