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If you’ve been exploring Microsoft Foundry and wondering how to actually run those declarative agent workflows you keep hearing about… this video is for you. I break down exactly how to view, run, and test declarative workflows inside VS Code — no fluff, just practical steps. You’ll learn how to open workflow files, understand agent logic, and test everything with real-world examples. Whether you're building multi-agent systems or just curious about how Foundry works, this tutorial will help you get hands-on fast. 🎯 What’s inside the video: - How to open and explore workflows in VS Code - Running workflows with Microsoft Foundry - Testing agent logic and human-in-the-loop steps - Tips for debugging and refining your setup 👉 Watch now: Happy learning!

Why Foundry Is a Big Deal AI is moving fast, and Microsoft Foundry is one of the biggest updates you should know about. It’s not just another platform—it’s a new way to build AI agents that can actually do things. Instead of being limited to answering questions, these agents can plan, reason, connect to apps, and pull knowledge from your company’s data. If you’ve ever wished your chatbot could act more like a teammate, Foundry is where that shift happens. Agents: Smarter Than Assistants Traditional assistants were reactive—they waited for you to ask something. Foundry agents are proactive. They can: - Understand intent beyond keywords. - Plug into tools and apps. - Pull info from knowledge bases like Foundry IQ . - Execute tasks without constant supervision. Think of them as digital interns who never get tired and don’t need coffee breaks. Tools: Giving Agents Superpowers Tools are what make agents useful. They’re the “hands” that let agents interact with the world. With Foundry Tools...

In this full tutorial, I’ll walk you through the complete workflow of creating an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, deploying it on Azure App Service, and integrating it with AI agents using the AI Toolkit in Visual Studio Code. Whether you're a developer, AI enthusiast, or cloud architect, this video covers everything you need to: ✅ Build your MCP server ✅ Deploy it to Azure App Service  ✅ Secure and scale your server for production ✅ Connect it to AI agents for real-time tool invocation ✅ Troubleshoot, optimize, and monitor your deployment   If you're more interested in reading, then here is my detailed blog on MEDIUM

Big news in the AI world! Azure AI Foundry has officially been rebranded as Microsoft Foundry. This isn’t just a name change — it’s a shift in how developers and enterprises will build, deploy, and scale AI. In my latest video, I break down: 🔄 What’s new in Microsoft Foundry ❌ What’s been retired or changed 💡 Why these updates matter for your workflows 👉 Watch the full breakdown here: If you’re working with AI agents, cloud workflows, or enterprise integrations, this update is one you don’t want to miss. Alternatively, if you're more interested in reading, then here is my detailed blog on MEDIUM .

 🎬 Watch the Magic Happen — In Just Minutes Curious how you can turn plain English into a full-blown architecture diagram? In my latest video, I show you exactly how to auto-generate cloud diagrams using natural language and LLMs — no Visio, no manual layout, just smart markdown and AI. You’ll see: - How to describe your system in instructions.md - How the LLM interprets and builds the diagram - How to visualize Azure components, workflows, and tiers instantly 👉 Watch now and see how this technique can save you hours and make your documentation smarter: Auto-Generating Architecture Diagrams Using LLMs Once you try it, you’ll never diagram the old way again. If you're more interested in reading then here is my detailed blog: MEDIUM

Ever built an AI agent and thought,  “Wait… I don’t want it to actually run that tool yet”?  That’s where dry-run agents come in — and in this video, I show you exactly how to build one using the Microsoft Agent Framework. You’ll learn how to simulate tool usage without executing anything. It’s safe, smart, and perfect for testing workflows, debugging logic, or getting human approval before action. Whether you're a dev, a student, or just curious how AI agents “think before they act,” this tutorial breaks it down step-by-step — with real code, visuals, and a fun twist. 👉 Watch now and see how dry-run agents can transform your AI workflows — safely and brilliantly.

Ever wondered if your plain old Python function could do something smarter? Like… actually respond to prompts, act like a tool, and be part of an AI agent? It can. And I’ll show you how. 🎥 Watch the full video here In my latest YouTube demo, I take a simple Python function—generate_guid()—and turn it into a fully callable AI tool using the Microsoft Agent Framework. No LLMs. No fluff. Just clean, modular Python wrapped in something powerful. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: - How to wrap any Python function using FunctionTool - How to register it with an agent - How to trigger it with natural language (yes, really!) ⚡ Why You Should Watch: If you’re a developer, content creator, or just curious about AI agents, this is the fastest way to get started. You’ll see how to: - Build smarter tools with less code - Keep full control over logic - Scale your agent workflows without the LLM overhead 👉 Ready to see it in action? Click here to watch the video now and let me know what tool you’d build next!

Imagine you're at a busy airport, and planes from different airlines are landing and taking off. To keep everything running smoothly, air traffic controllers decide which runway each plane should use. Now, think of AI models as those planes—each one has different strengths, speeds, and capabilities. The Azure Model Router  acts like an air traffic controller for AI models, ensuring that every request gets handled by the best model available. What is Azure Model Router? Azure Model Router is a smart AI system that automatically selects the best AI model to respond to a request. Instead of developers manually choosing which AI model to use, the Model Router does it for them, optimizing for speed, cost, and accuracy. It’s part of Azure AI Foundry , a platform that helps businesses and developers deploy AI models efficiently. Why Do We Need It? AI models come in different types—some are great at answering questions, others are better at reasoning, and some are super-fast but less detai...

AI models are powerful, but their utility is often limited by their inability to interact with external systems efficiently. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is designed to bridge this gap, allowing AI models to integrate seamlessly with external tools, APIs, and real-time data sources. By standardizing this interaction, MCP enables AI assistants to provide more informed, precise, and interactive responses.                                                            image generated from copilot What is MCP? MCP is an open protocol designed to improve how applications communicate context to Large Language Models (LLMs) . It allows AI models to access relevant information from external sources dynamically, reducing reliance on static training data and enhancing responsiveness. MCP supports multiple interaction method...

In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, combining powerful tools can open up new avenues for innovation and efficiency. Today, we're diving into how to use Google Gemini with Semantic Kernel —a match made in AI heaven. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, developer, or data scientist, this guide will walk you through the integration process step-by-step, ensuring you harness the full potential of these technologies. If you're more interested in watching the entire process, then here is the video: What is Google Gemini? Google Gemini is a suite of generative AI models designed to handle multiple types of data, including text, images, and audio. Its multimodal capabilities make it a versatile tool for a wide range of applications, from natural language processing to creative content generation. Introduction to Semantic Kernel Microsoft Semantic Kernel is an open-source development kit designed to help developers integrate AI models into their applications. It s...

Are you fascinated by AI and looking for an easier way to interact with it?  Great news!  You can now use your phone to call ChatGPT for free. Yes, you heard that right! Anyone in the USA can simply dial the number 1-800-242-8478 and start talking with ChatGPT instantly. Here is my video on this:

OpenAI has expanded its AI-powered search capabilities by rolling out ChatGPT Search to all users, both free and paid. This enhancement enables users to access real-time information directly within the ChatGPT interface, streamlining the process of obtaining up-to-date data without navigating to external search engines. Key Features of ChatGPT Search Real-Time Information Access Users can now retrieve current data, including news updates, weather forecasts, sports scores, and stock market trends, all within the ChatGPT environment.  Enhanced User Interface The search functionality has been integrated with a more traditional search engine appearance, featuring location-based searches that display lists of results, images, ratings, operating hours, and detailed information such as maps and directions directly within the app.  Direct Links to Sources Responses now include links to relevant web sources, allowing users to delve deeper into topics of interest.  Access and Avail...

Are you fascinated by the capabilities of Hugging Face models but unsure how to run them locally?  Look no further!  Here, we will explore the simplest and most effective way to get Hugging Face models up and running on your local machine using Ollama . For a complete walkthrough check out my latest video on "How to Run Hugging Face Models Locally Using Ollama".  This video covers everything from installation to running an example, ensuring you have all the information you need to get started: Happy coding!

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, generating accurate and contextually relevant responses is crucial. Ollama , a lightweight and extensible framework, combined with the powerful Llama 3.2 model, provides a robust solution for generating AI model responses in JSON format. This article explores how to leverage these tools to create efficient and effective AI responses. In case, if you are interested in knowing every single bit then here is my video recording: Setting Up Ollama and Llama 3.2 Before diving into the specifics of generating responses, it's essential to set up Ollama and Llama 3.2 on your local machine. Ollama offers a straightforward installation process, and you can download the necessary models from the Ollama library.  Import required packages In order to get started with code, first we need to import the required packages: from ollama import chat from pydantic import BaseModel Generating Responses in JSON Format JSON format is a structure...

In the age of cutting-edge technology, the ability to clone your voice is no longer a futuristic dream. With advancements in Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology, you can create a digital replica of your voice using open-source tools like SWivid's F5-TTS. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a content creator, or someone interested in preserving their voice, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. If you're interested in watching, then here is the recording: What is SWivid's F5-TTS? SWivid's F5-TTS is an open-source Text-to-Speech system that uses deep learning algorithms to synthesize speech. It leverages a powerful neural network to create highly realistic and natural-sounding voices.  The best part?  It’s accessible to anyone with a bit of tech know-how and a willingness to experiment. Why Clone Your Voice? Cloning your voice can have numerous applications: Accessibility: Create personalized voice assistants. Content Creation: Enhance your videos, podc...

In this article we will see how we can run our agents locally which means we will be using OpenAI Swarm framework but still we will not be paying anything to OpenAI as we will not be utilizing OpenAI's API key. Using OpenAI's Swarm but not using OpenAI's key, got confused?  Well, we will be achieving this using Ollama :) Now, before we proceed, if you have not watched my earlier video on what is OpenAI-Swarm and how to get started with it, I would recommend you check this one here:  Here is link of the GitHub repository containing Swarm's source code and implementation details. What Are We Trying To Do? We will create our own agent utilizing  OpenAI-Swarm framework using Ollama and the open-source model Llama3.2:1b . This agent will run locally on our machine without the need to any API key from OpenAI . Setting Up The Things Install Swarm We need to install Swarm from GitHub as it is still in experimental stage and that can be done by running below command: pip...

In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, the ability to generate SQL queries without a predefined schema can significantly enhance flexibility and efficiency. Leveraging the power of GPT-3.5 Turbo , we can achieve this by fine-tuning the model to understand and generate schema-free SQL queries.  Why Schema-Free SQL Queries? Traditional SQL queries rely on a predefined schema, which can be limiting in case of huge number of tables or columns. Here are the few benefits of using schema-free approach: Efficiency: By not requiring schema definitions in every prompt, you save on prompt size and reduce the complexity of your queries, making the process faster and more efficient. User-Friendly: It simplifies the querying process for users who may not be familiar with the database schema, enabling them to retrieve data using natural language descriptions. Adaptability: GPT models can adapt to various database structures and types, making them versatile tools for querying differen...

In the ever-evolving landscape of data management and artificial intelligence, the ability to generate SQL queries using natural language inputs is a game-changer. Azure OpenAI , with its powerful language models, offers a seamless way to translate natural language into SQL queries, making data interaction more intuitive and accessible. This article will guide you through the process of leveraging Azure OpenAI to generate SQL queries, enhancing your data querying capabilities. Introduction Azure OpenAI Service provides access to OpenAI’s powerful language models through the Azure platform. These models are capable of understanding and generating human-like text, making them ideal for tasks such as natural language processing, text generation, and, importantly, translating natural language into SQL queries. Setting Up Azure OpenAI and Azure SQL DB Before you can start generating SQL queries, you need to set up your Azure OpenAI environment. Here are the steps. Create an Azure Account...