Get ready for Microsoft Build: Explore cloud-native, AI, GitHub Copilot, and mor...

Get ready for Microsoft Build: Explore cloud-native, AI, GitHub Copilot, and more

Microsoft Build is next month! To get ready for the big event, we're exploring resources from Microsoft Learn so developers can get a head start on key topics by building new skills with the latest developer tools and techniques. We have a curated selection of resources to help you learn more about cloud-native development, adding AI to your apps, working productively with GitHub Copilot, and more. Plus, we have other timely news and announcements for developers from around Microsoft.

Get started with GitHub and Visual Studio Code
Learn how to use GitHub Copilot to increase your productivity when developing apps with Visual Studio Code.

Deploy cloud-native apps using Azure Container Apps
Learn how to build, deploy, scale, and manage containerized cloud-native apps using Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry, and Azure Pipelines.

Use GitHub Copilot to write .NET MAUI apps
Copilot can help you build .NET MAUI apps. Learn how Copilot works within the context of your code, and see how it can help you learn more about your source code.

Build and scale intelligent, cloud-native applications with Azure and .NET
Learn how to run cloud-native serverless and container apps using Azure Kubernetes Service and Azure Container Apps. Learn about deployment, testing for scale, monitoring, and more.  

How to build an early-stage startup
Are you working on an idea for a startup? This Microsoft Learn path will guide you through the core business concepts you need to know to launch a successful startup.

Build an auto suggest engine with GitHub Copilot
Use GitHub Copilot to interpret, debug, and extend project code for a Trie data structure that supports autocomplete and spelling suggestions.  

AI learning journey for developers and AI engineers
Are you starting to build AI solutions and apps? This collection of resources from Microsoft Learn can help. Start with a foundation of AI concepts and work your way up to building AI into your own apps.

Train and deploy a machine learning model with Azure Machine Learning
Train and deploy a machine learning model with Azure Machine Learning. This free learning path will teach you how to set up your workspace, train learning models, and deploy them.

Start using GitHub Copilot with Python
Learn how to use GitHub Copilot with Python. Find out how this AI pair programmer helps you work faster by providing autocomplete-style suggestions as you code.

Collection: Build and modernize AI applications
Ready to build and modernize your AI apps? Whether you’re an experienced developer or a beginner, this collection of courses, training resources, and guides will show you how to modernize your apps with cloud, data, and AI capabilities.

Introduction to prompt engineering with GitHub Copilot
Creating effective prompts is a skill. Get an introduction to prompt engineering with GitHub Copilot. Discover techniques that will sharpen your prompts and transform your dev workflow.

Build intelligent microservices with Azure Container Apps (Part 1)
With Azure Container Apps, developers don’t need to worry about cloud infrastructure management. Watch this video to learn from experts how to build adaptive, responsive, and personalized experiences with intelligent apps using Azure Container Apps.

Build intelligent microservices with Azure Container Apps (Part 2)
The Ask the Experts series continues its deep look at Azure Container Apps. Learn about scale and replicas, watch demos, and find out how to modernize your applications with Azure Container Apps.

Getting started with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code
Get started with GitHub Copilot in VS Code. Watch intro videos to learn the basics of Copilot, delve into prompt engineering, and discover tips and tricks for getting the most out of this AI pair-programmer.

Collection: AI learning journey for data scientists and machine learning engineers
Explore learning resources for data scientists and machine learning. This Microsoft Learn collection is organized by stages in the AI learning journey: Understanding AI, preparing for AI, using AI, and building AI solutions.

Collection: AI learning journey for technical leaders
Explore a collection of learning resources for people leading AI strategy and adoption, with a focus on technology adoption. Develop a strong foundation for understanding AI, get your infrastructure ready, and get the most out of copilots.

Build a minigame with GitHub Copilot and Python
Take the challenge. Analyze, create, and use different methods to develop a console minigame in Python with GitHub Codespaces and GitHub Copilot.

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe cloud concepts
Understand cloud concepts. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals is a three-part series of learning paths that teaches basic cloud concepts, provides an overview of Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises. Check it out if you’re preparing for Exam AZ-900.

Learn how to create reusable customizations in Microsoft Dev Box
Learn how to customize dev boxes. Use a catalog of setup tasks and a configuration file to install software and configure settings. Automate common setup steps, save time, and reduce the chance of configuration errors.

Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Did you know you can use GitHub Copilot for working with JavaScript? Complete the free Microsoft Learn module to find out how to get autocomplete-style suggestions as you work with JavaScript.

Build a natural language processing solution with Azure AI Language
Natural language processing (NLP) solutions use language models to interpret the meaning of written or spoken language. Prepare for Exam AI-102 and learn how to build an NLP solution with Azure AI Language. Start the learning path.

Introducing Radius: An open-source platform for teams building cloud-native apps
Learn about Radius (https://radapp.io), a new open-source application platform for teams building cloud-native applications. Get an overview and find out how Radius makes it easy for developers to define, deploy, and understand their apps and environments.

Build, buy, or both? Find out how to choose the right approach for your AI transformation
Build, buy, or both? Get guidance for choosing the right approach for your AI transformation. Find out when (and how) to use Microsoft Copilot, customize Microsoft Copilot, and build your own copilot.

Create an AI-powered chatbot in Microsoft Teams with Teams AI Library
Watch an AI chatbot crash course with an introduction to the Teams AI Library. Learn how to create an AI-powered chatbot in Microsoft Teams using Teams AI Library. Watch the tutorial, featuring GPT-based language models from Azure OpenAI.

Want to build a Microsoft 365 app? Explore your options.
Do you want to build a Microsoft 365 app but don't know where to begin? With solutions ranging from Excel to Copilot, Microsoft 365 development can be overwhelming. This short video series explains your options so you can decide which to use.

Other news and highlights for developers

GitHub Copilot Enterprise is now generally available
GitHub Copilot Enterprise is a new plan that’s customized to your organization’s knowledge and codebase, incorporating GitHub Copilot throughout the software development lifecycle. Read details about this advanced AI offering.

Microsoft Mesh is generally available
Microsoft Mesh is now generally available. Find out how to start using Microsoft Mesh, get the free Mesh toolkit, and see how you can build custom multi-user 3D experiences.

What’s new for GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code 1.86
What’s new for GitHub Copilot in VS Code? Watch an overview of updates to GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code version 1.86.

Automate onboarding with the configuration-as-code customization in Microsoft Dev Box
Start using the new Dev Box customization feature today. Find out how. Discover how this feature helps developers spend more time on their code and less time waiting to get into the flow.

Dev container features and lifecycle hooks
Explore the different dev container tools, runtimes, and libraries. See how lifecycle hooks ensure actions are executed at specific times in the lifecycle.

What’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9
Find out what’s new in Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio 17.9. Discover everything that’s included for .NET developers to build apps for Microsoft Teams in the latest version.

Enhancing reliability in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Synapse through load testing
Microsoft uses Azure Load Testing to improve the reliability of Microsoft Fabric and Azure Synapse. Learn about the automated testing processes that ensure these services perform seamlessly even when there is overwhelming load and stress.

Dev Proxy v0.15 is now available: Find out what’s new
Dev Proxy v0.15 is now available. Learn about new features that let you spend more time building your app and less time on things you won’t be shipping.

Study: Accessing Microsoft Dev Box cloud-based developer workstations
Do you know Microsoft Dev Box? It gives developers self-service access to preconfigured, project-based workstations—while maintaining IT guardrails. Find out how Dev Box compares to other developer workstations according to the GigaOm performance benchmark report.

Save on Visual Studio Live! events and seminars
For over 30 years, Visual Studio Live! has been at the forefront of developer training. Check out upcoming virtual events, and visit your Visual Studio Subscriptions portal for details about an exclusive discount for subscribers.