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In this post, we walk you through the process of using the Nova Forge SDK to train an Amazon Nova model using Amazon SageMaker AI Training Jobs. Link to article: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/kick-off-nova-customization-experiments-using-nova-forge-sdk/
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Today, we are launching Nova Forge SDK that makes LLM customization accessible, empowering teams to harness the full potential of language models without the challenges of dependency management, image selection, and recipe configuration and eventually lowering the barrier of entry. Link to article: …
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Docker Captains are leaders from the developer community that are both experts in their field and are passionate about sharing their Docker knowledge with others. “From the Captain’s Chair” is a blog series where we get a closer look at one Captain to learn more about them and their experiences. Today we are …
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Build MAF workflows in C# with sequential and parallel agent execution. Learn the content pipeline pattern using Microsoft Agent Framework with real code. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/18/maf-workflows-in-c-sequential-parallel-and-content-pipelines
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In this post, we show how to evaluate AI agents systematically using Strands Evals. We walk through the core concepts, built-in evaluators, multi-turn simulation capabilities and practical approaches and patterns for integration. Link to article: …
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This post shows you how to build an AI-powered A/B testing engine using Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Elastic Container Service, Amazon DynamoDB, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The system improves traditional A/B testing by analyzing user context to make smarter variant assignment decisions during the experiment. Link …
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Working with the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center, Bark developed an AI-powered content generation solution that demonstrated a substantial reduction in production time in experimental trials while improving content quality scores. In this post, we walk you through the technical architecture we built, the key design …
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In this post, you will learn how to migrate from Nova 1 to Nova 2 on Amazon Bedrock. We cover model mapping, API changes, code examples using the Converse API, guidance on configuring new capabilities, and a summary of use cases. We conclude with a migration checklist to help you plan and execute your transition. Link …
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I keep seeing posts pushing back on the idea that coding isn’t the hard part. And I get why. A lot of the disagreement comes down to what people mean by coding. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content on Software Architecture & Design, including this video showing everything in this… …
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The Kotlin Foundation is joining Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026! If you are a student or an eligible contributor looking to spend your summer working on a real-world open-source project, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the Kotlin ecosystem while also benefiting from the mentorship of experienced …
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Learn when to use decorator pattern in C# with a practical decision guide, code examples, and real scenarios for choosing the right approach. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/18/when-to-use-decorator-pattern-in-c-decision-guide-with-examples
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Many organizations adopt Jenkins because it’s flexible and widely supported. Over time, however, that flexibility often turns into operational overhead: maintaining plugins, debugging pipelines, and coordinating upgrades across teams. CloudBees CI and JetBrains TeamCity represent two different ways of addressing this …
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dotNetDave Says… Good Recruiters Are Transparent and Willing to Share Details About the Job Position
The text emphasizes the importance of transparency in the recruiting process, highlighting that unclear communication from recruiters can hinder trust. Job seekers should request essential details upfront, while recruiters are encouraged to lead with clarity and respect candidates' experience. Building relationships …
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If you design an application with a data source, the repository pattern often comes to mind as a prominent choice. In fact, many developers see it as the default choice. However, the pattern is not helping every time. In this post, I will pinpoint some cases where the repository pattern Link to article: …
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Last week I helped a JasperFx Software client with a use case where they get a steady stream of related events from an upstream system into a downstream system where order of processing is important, but the messages might arrive out of order. Once again referring to the venerable Enterprise Integration Patterns book, …
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Taming the Noisy Inbox: How I Used MCP to Automate Email and Teams Triage How the Model Context Protocol (MCP) turns your AI coding assistant into a workplace productivity engine — connecting Microsoft 365 data to your terminal workflow. The Problem We All Share If you work in a customer-facing role, y Link to article: …
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Part 2 of the Azure Skills Plugin series Previously: Announcing the Azure Skills Plugin This post is all about getting you up and running. I won't go d Link to article: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/all-things-azure/azure-skills-plugin-lets-get-started
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Build a document Q&A app with RAG and Semantic Kernel in C#. Covers ITextEmbeddingGenerationService, InMemoryVectorStore, and vector similarity search. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/17/build-a-document-qa-app-with-rag-and-semantic-kernel-in-c
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In JetBrains IDEs, UI freezes are often blamed on “heavy work on the EDT,” but our recent investigations show another common culprit in plugins: long, non-cancellable read actions running in background threads. We receive a lot of freeze reports via our automated exceptions reporting system, and many reports actually …
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