Microsoft Agent Framework for .NET (part 3): Custom Agents, for building a chat with custom instructions
Learn how to create a custom AI Agent in Microsoft Agent Framework for .NET with a name and custom instructions. And then, learn how to handle multi-turn conversations and improve responses through better system prompts. Continue reading
Microsoft Agent Framework for .NET (part 2): How to use IChatClient with Azure Foundry and Ollama in .NET
IChatClient is the core of Microsoft Agent Framework. Let’s see how to configure it with Azure Foundry and Ollama. Continue reading
C# Tip: Use required members to prevent invalid object initialization (beware of SetsRequiredMembers attribute!)
Learn how to userequired members in C# to enforce complete object initialization at compile time and avoid half-configured models. And beware of the SetsRequiredMembers attribute, which can be dangerous if misused.
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Microsoft Agent Framework for .NET (part 1): what it is, how it works, and when to use it
Microsoft Agent Framework is Microsoft’s production-oriented framework for building AI agents and multi-agent workflows in .NET and Python. Let’s see how it works, why Microsoft created it, and when to choose it over Semantic Kernel, LangChain, or AutoGen. Continue reading
No more regressions with Snapshot Tests in C# using Verify: a practical guide
Snapshot Tests are an uncommon type of test that focuses on checking that no regressions were introduced after a code refactoring. Let’s learn how they work and how to use the Verify NuGet library to add them to your test suite. Continue reading