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In this special episode of the Azure Essentials Show, hosts Aaron Stark and Joshua Huang explore the evolving landscape of AI skilling, featuring firsthand stories from Microsoft experts. The discussion highlights new open-source initiatives, practical AI tools for developers, and diverse learning paths, with a special focus on the latest updates to GitHub Copilot and resources for continuous learning in AI development.
Three Key Takeaways
• The launch and features of Microsoft’s new open-source document database, DocumentDB, and its relevance for developers.
• How GitHub Copilot can be leveraged for code review, troubleshooting, and accelerating learning for both new and experienced developers, including the introduction of a free tier.
• Recommended resources and strategies for continuous AI learning, including Microsoft Learn pathways and YouTube playlists tailored for AI and Copilot.
Resources
• DocumentDB on GitHub https://github.com/microsoft/DocumentDB
• GitHub Copilot https://github.com/features/copilot
• Official Learning Plan: Accelerate app development by using Agentic DevOps https://aka.ms/AzEssentials/201/01
• More essential resources! https://azure.com/AzureEssentials
Related episodes
• Microsoft’s Vision for AI Skilling https://aka.ms/AzEssentials/200
• Azure Skill-building Resources https://aka.ms/azenable/Skilling
• Watch the Azure Essentials Show https://aka.ms/AzureEssentialsShow
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and overview of AI skilling
02:00 – Jay Gordon on open-source databases and DocumentDB
06:00 – Practical AI use cases and Copilot in development
09:00 – Ruxi Lalji on GitHub Copilot updates
12:00 – Resources for AI learning and closing remarks Read More Microsoft Developer
