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Skills in Claude Code - Reusable Prompts and Workflows
Build reusable skills in Claude Code with SKILL.md to automate .NET workflows. Complete frontmatter reference, arguments, subagent delegation, and 5 design patterns from 47 production skills.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET Framework
Read this issue →We Built an AI Agent Platform on .NET. Then Microsoft Shipped Agent Framework 1.0.
Six architecture mistakes from building an internal agent platform on Semantic Kernel — and the handful of decisions that meant the ground…
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Clean Architecture, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, EF Core, OpenAI, OpenTelemetry
Read this issue →From RAG to Agentic RAG: Building Self-Improving AI Applications in .NET
Learn how Agentic RAG extends traditional Retrieval-Augmented Generation by combining AI agents, reasoning, planning, and tool usage to build intelligent self-improving AI applications in .NET.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, CQRS, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET Core
Read this issue →On .NET Live - Demystifying Microsoft Agent Framework Middleware
In this session we'll walk through how Daniel Costea uses ChatClient and Agent middleware to turn plain .NET AI agents into production‑ready systems with observability, safety, and cost control. Start...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Azure Functions, Benchmarking, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#
Read this issue →Building an MCP Server for a Vehicle Registration API in C# .NET 8
If you’ve spent any time with Claude recently, you may have noticed it can do things that feel surprisingly connected to the real world — looking up domain expiry dates, checking live weather, queryin...
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, FluentValidation
Read this issue →How to Use Semantic Kernel for AI Application Development
Learn how to use Semantic Kernel for AI application development in .NET. Build chatbots, AI assistants, RAG applications, and intelligent workflows.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, Blazor, CQRS, C#, Design Patterns, Docker
Read this issue →How to Fix "Maximum Request Length Exceeded" in ASP.NET Applications
Learn how to fix the "Maximum Request Length Exceeded" error in ASP.NET and IIS. Configure maxRequestLength and maxAllowedContentLength settings to support large file uploads up to 100 MB or more.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, AutoMapper, Azure DevOps, Benchmarking, Clean Architecture, C#
Read this issue →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…
Issue also covered: C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, Serilog, Web API
Read this issue →AI integrations: Rely or verify? Checking Semantic Kernel
Semantic Kernel is a Microsoft’s SDK for integrating AI models into applications.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 10, Native AOT, Performance, Security, System.Text.Json
Read this issue →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...
Issue also covered: Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET Core, EF Core, OpenAI, Performance, SQL Server
Read this issue →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!
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, C#, Docker, FluentValidation, GitHub Copilot, gRPC
Read this issue →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.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, .NET Core, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →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…
Issue also covered: Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core
Read this issue →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…
Issue also covered: Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, gRPC, Performance, REST API, Security
Read this issue →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 »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, Blazor, Cosmos DB, CQRS, Docker, .NET 10
Read this issue →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.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET Core
Read this issue →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.
Issue also covered: Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Azure Functions, .NET 9, Native AOT, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →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.
Issue also covered: Azure, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →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…
Issue also covered: C#, .NET 9, OpenAI, Performance, Redis, REST API, Security, Source Generators
Read this issue →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...
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, gRPC
Read this issue →.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…
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Authentication, AutoMapper, Azure, Azure DevOps, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design
Read this issue →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...
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, Clean Architecture, CQRS, C#, Dapper
Read this issue →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…
Issue also covered: Authorization, Azure Functions, C#, Design Patterns, .NET Core, EF Core, JWT, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →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…
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure, CQRS, Docker, .NET 9, .NET Core, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →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 …
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 8
Read this issue →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.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, Dapper, .NET 9, .NET Core, EF Core
Read this issue →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!
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 9, .NET Core, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Native AOT
Read this issue →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...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET Core, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →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 »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 10, Performance, Security, Source Generators, SQL Server, Unit Testing
Read this issue →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 »
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →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...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, Security, Web API
Read this issue →5 Best Ways to Build AI Agents in 2025
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/5-best-ways-to-build-ai-agents-in-2025/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, Azure Functions, .NET 10, .NET 8, .NET 9, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →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
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET Core, OpenAI, Performance, SignalR
Read this issue →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
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, Kubernetes
Read this issue →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/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Dapper, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, Kafka
Read this issue →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/
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, Solid Principles
Read this issue →Announcing Hybrid Search with Semantic Kernel for .NET
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/semantic-kernel/announcing-hybrid-search-with-semantic-kernel-for-net/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 8, .NET 9, Native AOT, Performance
Read this issue →.NET AI Community Standup - 🔮 Fortune-Telling with Semantic Kernel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV0ezTU9SA4
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, Blazor, C#, .NET Core, EF Core, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →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/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 8, .NET 9, .NET Core, EF Core
Read this issue →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
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, JWT, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →Building AI-Powered .NET Applications with Semantic Kernel
https://medium.com/@aschultzme/building-ai-powered-net-applications-with-semantic-kernel-0cacd0c43877
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 9, EF Core, Performance
Read this issue →Practical Samples - Chat with Your Data (RAG)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSjvDkycLe4
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, C#, .NET 9, .NET Core, EF Core, .NET MAUI
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