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This article looks at setting up an ASP.NET Core application to use Azure Key Vault. When deployed to Azure, it works like in the Azure documentation but when working on development PCs, some changes are required for a smooth developer experience. Code: https://github.com/damienbod/UsingAzureKeyVaultInDevelopment I …
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In this article, we’ll discuss connecting a SQLite database to an ASP.NET Core Web API using EF Core. So, let’s get going. Introduction to SQLite SQLite is a compact and efficient relational database management system that can be embedded directly into applications. The entire database is self-contained in a single …
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We are excited to announce the availability of Cohere’s advanced reranking model Rerank 3.5 through our new Rerank API in Amazon Bedrock. This powerful reranking model enables AWS customers to significantly improve their search relevance and content ranking capabilities. In this post, we discuss the need for Reranking, …
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In this blog post, I will look at what makes physical AWS DeepRacer racing—a real car on a real track—different to racing in the virtual world—a model in a simulated 3D environment. I will cover the basics, the differences in virtual compared to physical, and what steps I have taken to get a deeper understanding of the …
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As GitHub announced metered billing, anyone with an active Azure subscription can now self-provision a paid GitHub Enterprise Cloud account, with Advanced Security and GitHub Copilot Business/Enterprise. This post is a screenshot-based step-by-step guide on how you can do so. Pre-requisites Before we get started, …
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Spargine is an open-source set of assemblies and NuGet packages for .NET 8, featuring a StringExtensions class that offers various string manipulation methods. This toolkit includes functions for string concatenation, hashing, splitting, validation, and encoding. Link to article: …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, particularly generative models like GPT-4, have transformed numerous industries. However, these models sometimes struggle with accuracy, especially when generating outputs based on limited or outdated training data. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is an innovative approach …
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Long-running business processes often require multiple services working together, but traditional distributed transactions can be problematic at scale. Learn how to implement the Saga pattern using MassTransit to break complex workflows into manageable steps with proper error handling and state management. Link to …
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The new efficient multi-adapter inference feature of Amazon SageMaker unlocks exciting possibilities for customers using fine-tuned models. This capability integrates with SageMaker inference components to allow you to deploy and manage hundreds of fine-tuned Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) adapters through SageMaker APIs. …
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Today, we are excited to announce the availability of Prompt Optimization on Amazon Bedrock. With this capability, you can now optimize your prompts for several use cases with a single API call or a click of a button on the Amazon Bedrock console. In this post, we discuss how you can get started with this new feature …
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Discover the new OpenID Connect identity provider support in Microsoft Entra External ID, now in Public Preview. Simplify user sign-in and partner integrations, and improve conversion rates and user satisfaction by federating with external identity providers like Okta, Amazon, Auth0, and Azure AD B2C. Link to article: …
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It's not just how small the race window is, but how easy it is to hit the window. Link to article: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20241129-00/?p=110588
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Last year Gradle announced a new experimental project called Declarative Gradle that aims to make Gradle build scripts easier to read and use. Instead of writing detailed instructions for how to build your project, Declarative Gradle allows you to describe what your software needs (like libraries, applications, or …
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A synopsis of our key learnings and findings from using Semantic Kernel. Link to article: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/ise/semantic-kernel-learnings
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I’m not a competitive programmer – far from it. I never received formal education in advanced algorithms and data structures. In fact, I can’t even implement Dijkstra’s algorithm without referring to Wikipedia. Yet, I still participate in Advent of Code competitions. I’ve never made it onto an official leaderboard; I’m …
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For the fourth year in a row, JetBrains is a proud sponsor of the Advent of Code, and this year, alongside the Kotlin challenge, we invite all Rust developers to join. Test your skills at a comfortable pace or join the leaderboards for a chance to win a USD 100 Amazon Gift Card! What is […] Link to article: …
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That's a special exception to the normal foreground rules. Link to article: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20241128-00/?p=110586
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This series of blog posts covers several ways that code analysis in IntelliJ IDEA can help you find and fix problems in your code. In the previous posts, we first looked at how the IDE can help you prevent problems while working with code in the editor before moving on to how to resolve problems […] Link to article: …
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Are your unit tests failing, and do you want to debug them more effectively? The latest feature in Visual Studio 2022, powered by GitHub Copilot, has the perfect solution for you. Introducing the Debug with Copilot button in Test Explorer, this feature takes the hassle out of debugging failed tests and gets you closer …
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Ready to boost your workflows with pre-trained ML models? PyCharm‘s integration with Hugging Face is designed to bring a new level of productivity to your machine learning and development workflows. This integration helps you seamlessly find and use the best-fit model from the Hugging Face library, access model …
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