Highlights for developers from Microsoft Ignite & .NET Conf

November was a busy month. We had Microsoft Ignite, .NET Conf, the release of .NET 9, and a host of other announcements. For this post, we’re looking at some of the highlights for developers from Microsoft Ignite and .NET Conf. Watch on-demand sessions, learn about Azure AI Foundry, join a Learn challenge, and get details about .NET 9. Explore these resources to level up your skills and start doing more with AI.

Take the challenge: The Microsoft Learn Challenge | Ignite Edition
Take the challenge and learn cutting-edge AI skills! The Microsoft Learn Challenge | Ignite Edition features 8 learning paths with in-depth training materials, sessions led by industry experts, and interactive events. Register now.

The next wave of Azure innovation: Azure AI Foundry, intelligent data, and more
Want a unified platform for designing, customizing, and managing AI solutions? Check out Azure AI Foundry and discover how it bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI technologies and practical business applications.

Announcing: .NET 9 is now available
Unlock new AI and cloud potential with .NET 9 and Azure. Now available, .NET 9 expands the boundaries of performance, cloud-native development, and AI integration. Get details and download .NET 9.

A guide to building tomorrow’s AI Solutions
What’s new with AI? Microsoft Ignite covered a variety of developments in the AI space, from new models to autonomous agents. Watch this recap for an overview of the concepts, tools, and frameworks you should know.

Watch .NET Conf 2024 on demand
Missed .NET Conf 2024? The event is over, but you can still catch up on all the .NET sessions you missed. Watch .NET Conf on-demand.

Discover GitHub Copilot's untapped potential in Visual Studio
Watch this Microsoft Ignite session to learn how GitHub Copilot works with Visual Studio 2022 and .NET 9 to revolutionize development. See how intelligent tools like refined code completions streamline development.

Modernizing applications with .NET, AI, and cloud-native practices
Learn how to modernize .NET applications using AI, cloud-native practices, and the .NET Aspire framework. Discover how to enhance resilience, scalability, and observability with Azure AI services and .NET’s built-in features.

Build a multi-tasking assistant with Azure OpenAI
Learn about AI agents and discover how to create tools that perform tasks. Register for this live session (December 5, 2024) to find out how to build a writing assistant that will research a topic and create a refined article.

How Copilot and agents are redefining development
Explore the latest capabilities for modern development in Power Platform. Read the blog to learn about Microsoft Copilot in Power Platform, autonomous agents (preview), agent builder (preview), and more.

Trustworthy AI: Future trends and best practices
Build and use AI applications that prioritize safety, security, and privacy. This Microsoft Ignite session shares essential best practices. Learn how to develop apps with built-in guardrails and manage compliance.

New features enhance developer experience, customizations, and security in Azure Deployment Environments
Learn about new features in Azure Deployment Environment and find out how they streamline the developer experience while improving security.

What’s new with Microsoft Dev Box
Learn about new features in Microsoft Dev Box that simplify configuration and provisioning while adding guardrails that help keep systems more secure and compliant.

Beyond VDI: Get more secure cloud dev environments with Microsoft Dev Box
Improve developer productivity and security with Dev Box. Watch this Microsoft Ignite session to see how Dev Box empowers dev teams with ready-to-code workstations.

Development with Azure Managed Redis (preview)
At Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft unveiled Azure Managed Redis (public preview), bringing the latest Redis innovations to hyperscale cloud environments. Get details in the Azure Redis documentation on Microsoft Learn.

Announcing Public Preview: VS Code Extension for Azure Cosmos DB
The latest update to the Azure Databases extension for Visual Studio Code (in preview) brings the full power of Azure Cosmos DB to VS Code. Connect to, query, and manage Azure Cosmos DB resources right in VS Code.