Microsoft Semantic Kernel Articles, Tutorials & News
Microsoft Semantic Kernel articles, tutorials, and news from the DotNetNews archive.
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Editor picks for Semantic Kernel
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Building an AI Agent Marketplace with ASP.NET Core and Semantic Kernel
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #503
Marketplace framing is broader than a simple demo, and Semantic Kernel keeps showing up as the glue layer for these apps.
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Semantic Kernel Plugins Explained: Extending AI Applications with .NET
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #503
Plugins are where Semantic Kernel gets practical, so this is a useful angle if you want agents to touch real systems.
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We Built an AI Agent Platform on .NET. Then Microsoft Shipped Agent Framework 1.0.
medium.com Issue #463
The most interesting part here is the retrospective: architecture mistakes around agent platforms are usually more valuable than polished success stories.
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A Semantic Kernel Alternative for .NET — When and Why You’d Reach for One
medium.com Issue #448
Worth reading if you're evaluating AI plumbing in .NET and want a clearer sense of when Semantic Kernel may be too much or not enough.
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AI integrations: Rely or verify? Checking Semantic Kernel
unicorn-dev.medium.com Issue #446
Worth reading if you’re wiring in AI features and want to validate Semantic Kernel behavior instead of assuming abstractions are correct.
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You’re Not Just a .NET Developer Anymore — Why Microsoft Wants You Thinking in Workflows
towardsdev.com Issue #259
The Dependabot updater story is a good reminder that build-tooling improvements can pay back fast.
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The AI Toolkit Every .NET Developer Should Know: Semantic Kernel
blog.stackademic.com Issue #257
Semantic Kernel, Refit, and the dnx preview give this issue a solid AI-and-tooling spine.
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Enhancing Analytical Queries with Semantic Kernel and In-Memory SQL Processing
devblogs.microsoft.com Issue #254
Interesting to see Semantic Kernel paired with in-memory SQL for analytical querying and LLM-assisted data access.
Semantic Kernel tutorials from the DotNetNews archive, curated for .NET developers who already ship production code. This is a reading list pulled from daily issues, not a substitute for the official docs on Microsoft Semantic Kernel.
Use Start here for the editorial shortlist, then browse Latest or the full archive when you need more depth. Coverage leans toward Semantic Kernel, Semantic Kernel .NET, Semantic Kernel tutorials. Recent pieces worth opening: “Building an AI Agent Marketplace with ASP.NET Core and Semantic Kernel” and “Semantic Kernel Plugins Explained: Extending AI Applications with .NET”.
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Microsoft’s Another Agent Frameworkmareks-082.medium.com Issue #489
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Migrating Agentic Code Python -> C# Part 1jesseliberty.com Issue #485
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Building an AI Agent Marketplace with ASP.NET Core and Semantic Kernel
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #503
Build an AI Agent Marketplace with ASP.NET Core & Semantic Kernel. Discover, manage, and monetize AI agents efficiently for your organization.
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Semantic Kernel Plugins Explained: Extending AI Applications with .NET
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #503
Unlock AI potential with Semantic Kernel Plugins! Extend .NET apps to interact with databases, APIs, and real-world systems for powerful AI agents.
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Building AI Workflows with Semantic Kernel Process Framework in .NET
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #500
Build structured AI workflows in .NET with Semantic Kernel's Process Framework. Orchestrate AI, logic, tools, and human interaction for complex applications.
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Implementing Long-Term Memory for AI Agents with Semantic Kernel and PostgreSQL
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #500
Unlock AI's potential with long-term memory using Semantic Kernel & PostgreSQL. Build context-aware, personalized agents.
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The Complete .NET 11 Developers Guide to the Agentic Web Part 2
medium.com Issue #495
We’re going to pick up from part 1 and delve into the Microsoft Agent Framework. Continue reading on Data Science Collective »
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Building a Developer Copilot for Internal Documentation Using Semantic Kernel
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #493
Build an AI-powered Developer Copilot for internal docs using Semantic Kernel & .NET. Enhance knowledge discovery & productivity.
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Microsoft’s Another Agent Framework
mareks-082.medium.com Issue #489
Given that there have been a few years of Cambrian explosion of agent frameworks, I’d be surprised if Microsoft didn’t have one. In fact…
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Building Internal AI Copilots for Engineering Teams: Architecture and Best Practices
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #487
Build internal AI copilots for engineering teams using ASP.NET Core, Semantic Kernel, Azure OpenAI, and Azure AI Search for enhanced productivity.
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Migrating Agentic Code Python -> C# Part 1
jesseliberty.com Issue #485
In the last 5 posts we created an agentic application using Python. Let’s migrate that to C#. Here’s the set of files we’ll create: And here is the output after running it as a test using the prompt U...
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How to Build AI-Powered Data Analyst Using Semantic Kernel and .NET
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #484
Build an AI-powered data analyst with Semantic Kernel and .NET. Transform business data into actionable insights using natural language.
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Building AI-Powered Architecture Review Systems with .NET
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #484
Build AI-powered architecture review systems with .NET, Azure OpenAI, and Semantic Kernel for faster, consistent, and scalable software design.
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Building Multi-Tenant AI Applications in ASP.NET Core
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #482
Build secure, scalable multi-tenant AI apps in ASP.NET Core with Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, and Azure AI Search.
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Building AI-Powered SQL Assistants with Semantic Kernel and .NET
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #482
Build AI-powered SQL assistants with Semantic Kernel and .NET to unlock data insights. Empower users with natural language queries and secure data access.
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Building AI-Powered DevOps Assistants for Internal Engineering Teams
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #482
Build AI-powered DevOps assistants with ASP.NET Core, Azure OpenAI, and Semantic Kernel to boost engineering productivity and accelerate software delivery.
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How to Build AI-Powered Data Analysts Using Semantic Kernel and .NET
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #482
Build AI-powered data analysts with Semantic Kernel and .NET. Understand natural language, query data, and generate actionable business insights.
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How to Build Private Enterprise ChatGPT Solutions Using .NET
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #482
Build secure, private Enterprise ChatGPT solutions with .NET, Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, and Azure AI Search for internal knowledge access.
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Building AI-Powered Release Notes Generators Using ASP.NET Core
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #481
Automate software release notes with ASP.NET Core, Azure OpenAI, and Semantic Kernel. Streamline documentation and improve communication.
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From RAG to Agentic RAG: Building Self-Improving AI Applications in .NET
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #479
Learn how Agentic RAG extends traditional Retrieval-Augmented Generation by combining AI agents, reasoning, planning, and tool usage to build intelligent self-improving AI applications in .NET.
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On .NET Live - Demystifying Microsoft Agent Framework Middleware
youtube.com Issue #477
In this session we'll walk through how Daniel Costea uses ChatClient and Agent middleware to turn plain .NET AI agents into production‑ready systems with observability, safety, and cost control. Start...
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Building an MCP Server for a Vehicle Registration API in C# .NET 8
blog.dotnetframework.org Issue #474
If you’ve spent any time with Claude recently, you may have noticed it can do things that feel surprisingly connected to the real world — looking up domain expiry dates, checking live weather, queryin...
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How to Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Applications in .NET
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #474
Learn how to build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications in .NET using ASP.NET Core, embeddings, vector databases, and large language models.
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How to Use Semantic Kernel for AI Application Development
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #473
Learn how to use Semantic Kernel for AI application development in .NET. Build chatbots, AI assistants, RAG applications, and intelligent workflows.
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How to Fix "Maximum Request Length Exceeded" in ASP.NET Applications
c-sharpcorner.com Issue #472
Learn how to fix the "Maximum Request Length Exceeded" error in ASP.NET and IIS. Configure maxRequestLength and maxAllowedContentLength settings to support large file uploads up to 100 MB or more.
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Skills in Claude Code - Reusable Prompts and Workflows
codewithmukesh.com Issue #464
Build reusable skills in Claude Code with SKILL.md to automate .NET workflows. Complete frontmatter reference, arguments, subagent delegation, and 5 design patterns from 47 production skills.