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A Semantic Kernel Alternative for .NET — When and Why You’d Reach for One

If you’re building an AI feature in .NET in 2026, the first framework you hear about is Microsoft Semantic Kernel. It’s well-funded…

Featured in Issue #448 May 05, 2026

Issue also covered: C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, Serilog, Web API

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AI integrations: Rely or verify? Checking Semantic Kernel

Semantic Kernel is a Microsoft’s SDK for integrating AI models into applications.

Featured in Issue #446 May 01, 2026

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 10, Native AOT, Performance, Security, System.Text.Json

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Using Microsoft Agent Framework with Foundry managed memory

Lewis Liu and Amy Boyd walk through how memory is natively integrated with Microsoft Agent Framework and LangGraph, enabling agents to persist user preferences, conversation context, and task outcomes...

Featured in Issue #437 April 20, 2026

Issue also covered: Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET Core, EF Core, OpenAI, Performance, SQL Server

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How to Build a Multi-Agent Workflow in C# Guide

Build intelligent multi-agent systems in C# with Semantic Kernel. Automate complex tasks by orchestrating AI agents for research, writing, and review. Learn step-by-step!

Featured in Issue #436 April 17, 2026

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, C#, Docker, FluentValidation, GitHub Copilot, gRPC

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How to Organize Helpers Without Breaking Design?

Helper methods are useful, until they quietly destroy your design. Here’s how to organize helper methods without cluttering your code.

Featured in Issue #410 March 12, 2026

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, .NET Core, Minimal APIs

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Beyond Data: Adding an AI “Brain” to your C# Applications

In the previous installment (Link here) of our C# series, we built VectoDash — a high-performance, cross-platform weather dashboard. It…

Featured in Issue #399 February 25, 2026

Issue also covered: Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core

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Ready to explore how AI is transforming the .NET world?

🚀 Ready to explore how AI is transforming the .NET world? Join our FREE workshop on AI with .NET and discover why .NET developers are in…

Featured in Issue #394 February 18, 2026

Issue also covered: Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, gRPC, Performance, REST API, Security

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Orchestrating Durable AI Agents in .NET

In modern AI systems, it’s not enough for agents to handle single requests — they must coordinate complex, multi-step workflows that can… Continue reading on GoPenAI »

Featured in Issue #387 February 09, 2026

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, Blazor, Cosmos DB, CQRS, Docker, .NET 10

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RAG vs LLM Explained: Why Modern AI Apps Need More Than ChatGPT

Unlock the power of accurate AI! Learn the crucial difference between RAG and LLMs. Build real-world AI apps with data security and trustworthy responses.

Featured in Issue #378 January 27, 2026

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET Core

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Building a Self-Fixing .NET 10 App with AI Agents

A step-by-step guide to automating error analysis and remediation using Azure Monitor, Semantic Kernel, and LLMs.

Featured in Issue #368 January 13, 2026

Issue also covered: Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Azure Functions, .NET 9, Native AOT, OpenAI, Performance

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Generative AI with Large Language Models in C# in 2026

A practical introduction to modern AI for .NET developers. The post Generative AI with Large Language Models in C# in 2026 appeared first on .NET Blog.

Featured in Issue #367 January 12, 2026

Issue also covered: Azure, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, .NET MAUI

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Dotnet Agents: Building Autonomous Systems with SK Tools

Alright, C# developers, gather ‘round! We all love the robustness of Dotnet, but let’s be honest, writing code that handles complex…

Featured in Issue #351 December 19, 2025

Issue also covered: C#, .NET 9, OpenAI, Performance, Redis, REST API, Security, Source Generators

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On .NET Live | Building Real-World AI Agents with Agent Framework

In this talk, Vic Perdana demos SemantiClip, an open-source AI agent that transforms video into blog content using the new Agent Framework or AF (next evolution of Semantic Kernel + Autogen) and Azure...

Featured in Issue #323 November 11, 2025

Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, gRPC

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.NET Agent Framework ile İlk Agent: Teoriden Sahaya Geçiş

Sahadaki stratejiyi konuştuk, artık sıra geldi topa vurmaya yani koda dökmeye. Önceki serimize ulaşmak için Agent Framework’e Teknik Giriş…

Featured in Issue #320 November 06, 2025

Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Authentication, AutoMapper, Azure, Azure DevOps, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design

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AI Agents in Practice: Customer Support Automation Agent

Automate customer support with AI agents! This pattern details a Customer Support Automation Agent that triages inquiries, categorizes issues (billing, technical, general), proposes responses, and esc...

Featured in Issue #315 October 30, 2025

Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, Clean Architecture, CQRS, C#, Dapper

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Designing High-Performance Agent Workflows in .NET: Patterns & Antipatterns

The rise of AI agents inside enterprise systems means developers now face a new kind of performance problem. It’s no longer just how fast…

Featured in Issue #312 October 27, 2025

Issue also covered: Authorization, Azure Functions, C#, Design Patterns, .NET Core, EF Core, JWT, Minimal APIs

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Meet the Microsoft Agent Framework: A .NET Developer’s Gateway to AI Agents

I still remember wiring together my first AI “assistant” in a Blazor app last year. Picture this: me at 2 AM, juggling Semantic Kernel…

Featured in Issue #300 October 09, 2025

Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure, CQRS, Docker, .NET 9, .NET Core, GitHub Copilot

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Top .NET LLM Open‑Source Projects in 2025

Code‑first guide to top .NET LLM open‑source projects in 2025 — Extensions.AI, Semantic Kernel, LLamaSharp, ONNX Runtime, Whisper, and …

Featured in Issue #283 September 12, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 8

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Build Custom AI Agents In .NET With Semantic Kernel

Build custom AI agents in .NET using Semantic Kernel. Learn to control behavior with tools, memory, planning, and policies for predictable, repeatable results.

Featured in Issue #276 September 03, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, Dapper, .NET 9, .NET Core, EF Core

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How Do I Create Custom GPT Workflows Visually?

Want to build your own GPT-powered workflows without code? Learn how to visually create custom AI workflows using tools like Langflow, Flowise, and Autogen Studio — no coding skills needed!

Featured in Issue #268 August 22, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 9, .NET Core, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Native AOT

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What’s New in GPT-5

Discover all the new features of GPT-5, including massive context size, reduced hallucinations, smarter coding, multi-model integration, and enterprise adoption. Learn how GPT-5 changes AI workflows a...

Featured in Issue #262 August 14, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET Core, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI

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You’re Not Just a .NET Developer Anymore — Why Microsoft Wants You Thinking in Workflows

“Durable Functions, Dapr, and Semantic Kernel: Microsoft’s New Stack for Orchestrated .NET Workflows” Continue reading on Towards Dev »

Featured in Issue #259 August 11, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 10, Performance, Security, Source Generators, SQL Server, Unit Testing

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The AI Toolkit Every .NET Developer Should Know: Semantic Kernel

“Many .NET developers have built dozens of enterprise apps — but integrating LLMs often feels like a total shift in mindset. Semantic… Continue reading on Stackademic »

Featured in Issue #257 August 07, 2025

Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot

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Enhancing Analytical Queries with Semantic Kernel and In-Memory SQL Processing

Semantic Kernel in-memory SQL processing for analytical queries In today's world, large language models (LLMs) like Azure OpenAI's GPT models have significantly changed how users interact with data-dr...

Featured in Issue #254 August 04, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, Security, Web API

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5 Best Ways to Build AI Agents in 2025

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/5-best-ways-to-build-ai-agents-in-2025/

Featured in Issue #248 July 25, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, Azure Functions, .NET 10, .NET 8, .NET 9, .NET MAUI

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Add Conversational AI to .NET Apps Using Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel

https://medium.com/@mikhail.petrusheuski/add-conversational-ai-to-net-apps-using-azure-openai-and-semantic-kernel-389861c80aff

Featured in Issue #235 July 08, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET Core, OpenAI, Performance, SignalR

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Building a RAG Application with Pinecone and Semantic Kernel in .NET

https://medium.com/kpmg-uk-engineering/building-a-rag-application-with-pinecone-and-semantic-kernel-in-net-14945f84bc25

Featured in Issue #227 June 26, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, Kubernetes

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Guest Blog: Build an AI App That Can Browse the Internet Using Microsoft’s Playwright MCP Server & Semantic Kernel — in Just 4 Steps

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/semantic-kernel/guest-blog-build-an-ai-app-that-can-browse-the-internet-using-microsofts-playwright-mcp-server-semantic-kernel-in-just-4-steps/

Featured in Issue #184 April 28, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Dapper, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, Kafka

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Guest Blog: A Comprehensive Guide to Agentic AI with Semantic Kernel

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/semantic-kernel/guest-blog-a-comprehensive-guide-to-agentic-ai-with-semantic-kernel/

Featured in Issue #178 April 18, 2025

Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, Solid Principles

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Announcing Hybrid Search with Semantic Kernel for .NET

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/semantic-kernel/announcing-hybrid-search-with-semantic-kernel-for-net/

Featured in Issue #174 April 14, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 8, .NET 9, Native AOT, Performance

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.NET AI Community Standup - 🔮 Fortune-Telling with Semantic Kernel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV0ezTU9SA4

Featured in Issue #172 April 10, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, Blazor, C#, .NET Core, EF Core, GitHub Copilot

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Guest Blog: Build a Multi-Agent System Using Microsoft Azure AI Agent Service and Semantic Kernel in 3 Simple Steps!

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/semantic-kernel/guest-blog-build-a-multi-agent-system-using-microsoft-azure-ai-agent-service-and-semantic-kernel-in-3-simple-steps/

Featured in Issue #162 March 27, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 8, .NET 9, .NET Core, EF Core

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Using Multiple Models in .NET Web API Projects with Semantic Kernel

https://medium.com/@yigitcanolmez/using-multiple-models-in-net-web-api-projects-with-semantic-kernel-d2bcab0a1b6e

Featured in Issue #148 March 07, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, JWT, .NET MAUI

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Building AI-Powered .NET Applications with Semantic Kernel

https://medium.com/@aschultzme/building-ai-powered-net-applications-with-semantic-kernel-0cacd0c43877

Featured in Issue #144 March 03, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 9, EF Core, Performance

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Practical Samples - Chat with Your Data (RAG)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSjvDkycLe4

Featured in Issue #142 February 27, 2025

Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, C#, .NET 9, .NET Core, EF Core, .NET MAUI

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