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Announcing Generative AI for Beginners – .NET

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Generative AI for Beginners - .NET

Course Overview

Generative AI for Beginners - .NET is a course designed to introduce developers to the basics of Generative AI in the .NET ecosystem. The course focuses on core techniques, setting up .NET environment, practical samples, and responsible AI usage. It covers various libraries and tools such as Microsoft Extensions for AI, GitHub Models and Codespaces, Semantic Kernel, and Ollama.

Lessons Overview

  1. Core Concepts of Generative AI for .NET Developers
    • Introduction to key generative AI concepts.
    • Configuring the environment to access AI models using Ollama.
  2. AI Agents in the .NET Ecosystem
    • Exploring autonomous intelligent agents that act on the user's behalf.
  3. Responsible Use of AI in .NET
    • Understanding the importance of ethics and security in AI applications.

Course Features

  • Short 5–10 minute explanatory videos for each concept.
  • Fully functional .NET code samples for hands-on learning.
  • Guidance on using GitHub Models and local models with Ollama for flexibility and privacy.

Additional Resources

  • Watch the overview on the .NET AI Community Standup.
  • Contribute on GitHub or join the Azure AI Community Discord.

Join us in exploring the possibilities of Generative AI in the .NET ecosystem responsibly and effectively!