Editor's note
I put together a pretty mixed bag today, from Azure SQL’s new GA capabilities to practical pieces like EF Core query filters and JWT auth. I also liked the Semantic Kernel write-up and the dnx preview post, since both point at where day-to-day .NET work is heading.
Azure SQL GA, EF Core filters, and Semantic Kernel
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Announcing General Availability of UNISTR function and ANSI SQL || Operator in Azure SQL
Azure SQL gets a couple of long-awaited SQL capabilities across the finish line.
Dependency Injection in .NET Core Using IServiceCollection
A nice practical refresher on DI, plus a more advanced EF Core filters post for app-wide data rules.
The AI Toolkit Every .NET Developer Should Know: Semantic Kernel
Semantic Kernel, Refit, and the dnx preview give this issue a solid AI-and-tooling spine.
Multi-Tenancy with Separate Databases in .NET and ABP Framework
There’s also a useful spread of security, desktop, and message-processing pieces for real-world builders.

















