In this discussion, Sam Basu, a Developer Advocacy Manager at Progress Software and a recognized Microsoft MVP, shares his insights on AI's role in user interface design. He emphasizes the importance of meeting users where they are and adapting to their needs. Sam explores practical AI use cases for UI development while addressing challenges and future opportunities. He dives into the capabilities and limitations of GitHub Copilot, discussing the gap in developer training. Responsible AI development also takes center stage as a vital consideration in the tech landscape.

Jeff Fritz is an experienced developer, technical educator, and PM on the .NET team at Microsoft. He’s the producer of the .NET Conf online series of events, and regularly livestreams builds of websites and fun applications. You can follow Jeff for more .NET, .NET Core, and, Visual Studio content on Twitch and Twitter at @csharpfritz.   Topics of Discussion: [2:40] Jeff’s background and the many roles he is involved in. [6:17] Key announcements from .NET Conf. [6:18] Starting with .NET Aspire, and getting it right with version 3. [11:24] Version 3 covers the unattended deployment process. [12:20] Benefits of the aspireify.net website. [18:23] AI extensions for .NET. [22:28] Recommendations for hardware for AI development. [25:35] The static assets features. [28:57] Using Github Copilot. [30:13] Remembering that AI is just a text calculator. [36:21] How people can catch up with the content from .NETConf.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at programming@palermo.net. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer’s Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo’s Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! Ep 278 with Jeff Fritz TagzApp Fritz on the Web AI extensions for .NET Unified AI Building Blocks for .NET using Microsoft.Extensions.AI Introducing Phi-3 Introducing Whisper dotnet on YouTube Microsoft Ignite aspireify.NET   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Ravi Ram is a software engineer specializing in .NET, Azure, and intensive, high-stakes software. He started developing in 1998 with basic websites. Moved from Classic ASP with Cart.ASP. After learning about SQL injections after a client hack, he was hired by the California Department of Justice to do that work. Ravi is completely self-taught and has contributed to countless software projects over 30 years.   Topics of Discussion: [3:24] Ravi shares his career journey, starting with web design for a neighbor, moving to classic ASP, and eventually to .NET. [5:12] TechBash is a .NET conference in Pennsylvania, emphasizing its family-friendly atmosphere and the high attendance of families. [8:00] A few of Ravi’s favorite moments and sessions from TechBash. [12:57] Going through code in real-time with one of the TechBash speakers. [16:51] How approachable, diverse, and friendly TechBash is. [17:11] Ravi talks about a session on scope logging with OpenTelemetry, which impressed him with its configuration capabilities. [27:49] Why the duo loves the word “seam”! [28:07] Encouragement for first-time speakers who may be interested in TechBash.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at programming@palermo.net. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer’s Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo’s Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! Ravi Ram on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhali/ Sandi Metz' Rules For Developers https://thoughtbot.com/blog/sandi-metz-rules-for-developers Llewellyn Falco refactoring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWiwDdx_rdoSandi  Metz' Rules For Developers https://thoughtbot.com/blog/sandi-metz-rules-for-developers Llewellyn Falco refactoring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWiwDdx_rdo   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Greg is a Cloud Architect who assists organizations with cloud adoption and innovation. He is currently the Head of Microsoft Cloud Services at Built Global and also the founder of Webonology. He posts on a daily Cloud Blog — clouddailywire.com. He has been working in the IT industry since his time in the military and is a developer, teacher, speaker, and early adopter. Greg has worked in many facets of IT throughout his career and is currently the president of TampaDev, a community meetup that runs #TampaCC and various technology events throughout Tampa. Greg holds a certification as a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Microsoft Certified Trainer and is an Azure MVP.   Topics of Discussion: [3:14] Greg’s career journey, his role as an innovator, and his early adoption of Azure. [4:00] The utility of “compute” in Azure and how it simplifies application deployment. [4:44] Recent developments in Azure and AI. [5:17] The pendulum swings between cloud and on-premises solutions, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach. [10:21] Strategies for streamlining business productivity — understanding there is no single “silver bullet.” [14:08] How AI can enhance productivity and its evolving role in the workplace. [18:45] Encouraging the younger generation to challenge the status quo and simplify processes. [25:11] Addressing the global tech talent shortage and the role of AI in filling productivity gaps. [29:49] Ethical considerations and challenges in AI adoption, including the risks of misinformation and biases. [33:14] The potential future convergence of AI and quantum computing, and its implications for software development. [37:10] The responsibility of developers to verify AI-generated outputs, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at programming@palermo.net. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer’s Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo’s Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! Ep 282 with Greg Greg Leonardo   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Mads is the Lead Designer of the C# language and has been at Microsoft for 18 years. Prior to this, Mads was a professor and contributed to a language starting with J. He was previously on episode 164 of the podcast where he spoke about the latest on C# at the time.   Topics of Discussion: [3:43] Mads’s career journey. [5:14] C# Compiler and language evolution. [9:18] C# 12 and 13 features. [14:35] The impact of the new features. [18:11] The importance of gathering user feedback in refining and expanding new features. [22:19] What’s the best avenue to learn if you’re coming in fresh? [26:30] Mads explains the goal for C# this year. [37:51] Mads views generative AI as a productivity boost rather than a replacement for human programmers. [38:00] Does C# have a category? [40:55] Generative AI and its impact on programming. [43:43] Serving as another productivity booster for developing code.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at programming@palermo.net. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer’s Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo’s Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! .NET C#slang Mads on Ep 164 C# Guide   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

John Callaway is an International Speaker and author and has received many Microsoft MVP awards. He has been a professional developer since 1999, focusing primarily on web technologies. Currently, he specializes in C# and .NET in Azure. Clean code and professionalism are particularly important to him, as well as mentoring and teaching others what he has learned along the way. He was a podcaster for several years at the 6Figure Developer podcast. He is available for independent and freelance software consulting work and enjoys speaking and presenting on various topics. You can contact him at john.callaway@outlook.com.    Topics of Discussion: [3:08] A few of John’s career highlights. [4:53] What is the RetroPie Manager? [9:24] Details of the RetroPie Manager Project. [13:50] Used Vehicle Checklist. [18:45] The use of local storage in the checklist application and the potential for future enhancements. [21:23] Future trends in web development and AI tools. [27:00] The impact of AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot on development productivity and quality. [28:01] John emphasizes the need for developers to continue defining application architectures and translating user requirements.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at programming@palermo.net. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer’s Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo’s Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! John Callaway LinkedIn St. Pete .NET Meetup The 6 Figure Developer Yet Another RetroPie Manager Used Vehicle Checklist David Pine Fluent UI Blazor   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

David Morton is a technologist with extensive experience across various sectors, including retail, finance, consulting, energy, and commodities trading. David has successfully contributed to companies of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises with up to 60,000 employees. Renowned for his ability to simplify complex concepts and solutions, he believes in using the most effective tools to address challenges efficiently and elegantly.   Topics of Discussion: [2:41] David Morton’s background and early Career. [5:30] What is a data scientist? [7:35] Data Science vs. Software Engineering. [12:08] Hypothesis Testing and Model Building. [12:49] David explains the concept of a model in data science, using the metaphor of how a grandmother thinks about someone. [13:04] How models are mathematical representations of the real world, used for prediction and analysis. [15:06] Data science models vs. a GPT model. [18:08] The importance of using the right tool for the job. [26:10] The operational side of data science and the role of machine learning. [35:56] Practical examples of Data Science applications.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at programming@palermo.net. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer’s Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo’s Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! David Morton LinkedIn David Morton GitHub   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

David Fowler, a Distinguished Engineer at Microsoft, has been shaping .NET frameworks for over 16 years. He dives into his career journey, detailing the development of .NET Aspire and its enhancements post-2024. The discussion highlights the evolving front-end and back-end architectures, the creation of customizable templates for efficiency, and the importance of the 'wait for' feature in managing dependencies. Fowler also shares insights on the integration of DAPR and his vision for future improvements in developer experiences and security within Azure deployments.

In this conversation, Bob Ward, Principal Architect for the Microsoft Azure Data team with over 30 years at Microsoft, dives into the evolution of SQL Server from its early days to its latest innovations. He discusses the transformative integration of AI in SQL Server, including features like SQL Copilot and natural language query generation, which enhance search and data retrieval. Bob also addresses the challenges of AI integration and the importance of security and content moderation, shedding light on the future of database management.

Jeff Wouters, owner of Methos and a PowerShell enthusiast from The Netherlands, dives into the world of automation and scripting. He reflects on his career's three pivotal moments and the architecture of PowerShell on .NET. Wouters shares common mistakes people make in PowerShell and best practices for DevOps environments. He discusses the importance of exploring module code, leveraging .NET in scripts, and writing automated tests for reliability. Jeff also touches on his upcoming projects and the ongoing journey in the tech community.