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The Principles of Sustainable Software Engineering
Sustainable Software Engineering is an emerging discipline at the intersection of climate science, software, hardware, electricity markets, and data center design. The Principles of Sustainable Software Engineering are a core set of competencies needed to define, build, and run sustainable software applications.
Create an Azure Batch account by using the Azure portal
Azure Batch is a service that enables you to run large-scale parallel and high-performance computing (HPC) applications efficiently in the cloud. There's no need to manage or configure infrastructure. Just schedule the job, allocate the resources you need, and let Batch take care of the rest.
Consider application monetization responsibilities in Business Central
Do you want to understand your application monetization responsibilities? In this module, you'll learn about monetization responsibilities, and where to find useful guides and documentation.
Control Azure services with the CLI
Install the Azure CLI locally and use it to manage Azure resources.
Develop AI agents using Azure OpenAI and the Semantic Kernel SDK
Learn how to use the Semantic Kernel SDK to build intelligent applications that automate tasks and perform natural language processing.
Manage finance and operations apps implementations by using Lifecycle Services
Lifecycle Services helps you host finance and operations apps environments. It provides repeatable processes to support consistent success with each delivery. Lifecycle Services is available to customers and partners as part of their support plans.
Execute an Azure Function with triggers
A trigger is responsible for executing an Azure function and there are dozens of triggers to choose from. This module will you show you some of the most common types of triggers and how to configure them to execute your logic.
Generate documentation using GitHub Copilot tools
This module explores the generation of code explanations, project documentation, and inline code comment documentation using the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code.
Build reusable components with Blazor
By using Blazor components, you can reuse sections of HTML in your applications. Learn how to build a component, package it, and share it with other Blazor applications.
Developing in the Windows Subsystem for Linux with Visual Studio Code
In this module, you learn how to use the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with Visual Studio Code (VS Code). We explore the installation process and the basics of using WSL. Additionally, we install and utilize the Visual Studio Code WSL extension. Finally, we demonstrate how to debug and run Python code in VS Code within our WSL environment.
Use a database with minimal API, Entity Framework Core, and ASP.NET Core
Learn how to add a database to a minimal API application.
Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot tools
This module explores using GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat to create unit tests. Exercises provide practical experience creating unit test projects and running unit tests in Visual Studio Code.
Customize layout in .NET MAUI XAML pages
Create consistent user interfaces across different devices by using StackLayout and Grid.
Improve the performance of an API by adding a caching policy in Azure API Management
API Management policies are configurable modules that you can add to APIs to change their behaviors. Policies can do things like cache responses, transform documents and values, call webhooks for notification or audit purposes, and retry requests after transient failures. This module shows how to use policies to enable caching in order to improve API performance under load.
Provision an Azure SQL database to store application data
Use the Azure portal and Cloud Shell to provision, connect, and manage Azure SQL databases.
Automatic function calling
This module introduces a setting to automatically invoke functions using the Semantic Kernel SDK. Learn how to use the Semantic Kernel to automatically invoke functions to complete a user's request.
Extend Bicep and ARM templates using deployment scripts
Add custom steps to your Bicep or JSON Azure Resource Manager templates (ARM templates). Integrate deployment scripts with your deployment by using parameters and outputs.
Develop code features using GitHub Copilot tools
This module explores using GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat suggestions to create new code. Autocompletion and code update suggestions are generated, managed, and implemented using the GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code.
Consume an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL change feed using the SDK
Process change feed events using the change feed processor in the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL .NET SDK.
Explore the technical architecture of finance and operations apps
To begin developing for finance and operations, you must understand the core concepts of development, including packages, models, and elements. Additionally, as a developer, you will need to understand metadata management and source control tools and processes by using Azure DevOps. Last, this module will also discuss the purpose of Lifecycle Services, deployable packages and their importance throughout development, and implementation of finance and operations apps.
Create serverless logic with Azure Functions
Azure Functions allows developers to host business logic that can be executed without managing or provisioning infrastructure.
Challenge project – Build a minigame with GitHub Copilot and Python
Demonstrate your ability to analyze, create, and use different methods to develop a console minigame in Python with GitHub Codespaces and GitHub Copilot.
Create an app to run parallel compute jobs in Azure Batch
Azure Batch is a Platform as a Service (PaaS) provided by Microsoft to run large-scale parallel, high performant, computing applications in Azure. In this module you'll write a .NET Core console app to perform video transcoding, in parallel, with Azure Batch services.
Get started building apps for Microsoft Teams by using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio Code
Teams Toolkit is an extension for Visual Studio Code and Visual Studio 2022. It helps developers create and deploy Microsoft Teams apps with integrated identity, cloud storage, and other services across Microsoft 365 and Azure. In this module, you'll learn how to build a Microsoft Teams app by using Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio Code.
In-Depth Exploration of Microsoft Learn
Microsoft Learn is an innovative online educational platform developed by Microsoft, designed to offer a wide range of free, interactive learning opportunities. It caters to individuals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills across various technological fields such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data science, and software development. Since its launch, Microsoft Learn has become a crucial resource for professionals aiming to stay ahead in the technology sector.Origins and Evolution of Microsoft Learn
Launched with the mission to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, Microsoft Learn initially focused on Microsoft’s core technologies, including Azure and Microsoft 365. Over time, the platform has broadened its scope to cover a wide array of topics, reflecting the ever-evolving tech landscape and diverse learner needs. This evolution has established Microsoft Learn as a central hub for tech education.Impact on Online Education
Microsoft Learn has transformed online education by integrating interactive and hands-on learning experiences. The platform’s key contributions include:- Hands-On Learning: Provides practical scenarios to apply knowledge.
- Interactive Elements: Includes labs, quizzes, and exercises that engage users actively.
- Personalized Learning Paths: Tailors educational experiences to individual goals and interests.
Key Features and Advantages
Microsoft Learn offers several notable features:- Free Access to Learning Resources: Enjoy comprehensive educational content without any cost, making high-quality learning accessible to all.
- Interactive Learning Experience: Engage with hands-on labs, quizzes, and real-world scenarios to apply and retain knowledge effectively.
- Extensive Course Catalog: Explore a wide range of courses in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data science, and more.
- Personalized Learning Paths: Follow guided paths tailored to your career goals and interests for a customized learning journey.
- Certification Preparation: Access resources and practice tests to help prepare for Microsoft certification exams and enhance your professional credentials.
- Practical Application: Build confidence and proficiency through practical exercises that simulate real-world challenges.
- Integration with Microsoft Ecosystem: Utilize the latest tools and technologies within Microsoft’s ecosystem to stay updated with industry trends.
- Continuous Learning Support: Benefit from regularly updated content that reflects the latest advancements in technology.