Get AI ready: Empowering developers in the era of AI

The rise of AI is reshaping software development. This means that while it offers opportunities for AI-enabled development and building AI applications, it also presents significant challenges. Adapting to this AI-driven environment requires proactive skill building for developers. Microsoft Learn provides focused training resources to help you succeed in a rapidly evolving environment and address new obstacles, including:

• Stay up to date with technology. The pace at which AI is advancing can be overwhelming, and many developers require specialized skills for AI integration. Bridging this gap requires access to the right training and tools to make learning effective and efficient.

• Complex integration. Introducing AI into existing workflows can make the development process more complex. Without clear guidance, it can be difficult to effectively integrate AI without disrupting current systems.

• Security and ethical issues. Building safe, compliant, and ethically responsible AI solutions requires careful planning and execution. Developers must navigate the nuances of ethical AI use while meeting security and compliance guidelines.

Microsoft Learn helps you build the skills to solve technical problems. Our approach is designed to give you practical tools and resources to develop the skills that matter most to you. We support you at every step, including improving productivity, strengthening security, and unleashing creativity through AI.

Improve your AI development skills

Recently GitHub Universe’24You learned how you can integrate tools from the Microsoft and GitHub ecosystems, including Azure AI Services and GitHub Copilot, to streamline building, testing, and deploying AI applications within one environment.

With this inspiration, we’ve put together a wealth of resources to help you build, practice, and validate your expertise. We know your time is valuable, so we’ve streamlined your AI skills learning path. Microsoft Learn’s curated set of formal plans offers self-paced modules and interactive training tailored to fit your schedule and learning style.

Explore recommended plans that cover topics such as developing with AI, building AI applications, implementing platform engineering, and incorporating security best practices. Let’s embark on this learning adventure together and reach your full potential!

Work harder, smarter with GitHub Copilot

Put Copilot to work and learn how to use AI to handle repetitive coding tasks.

• Accelerate your app development with GitHub Copilot. Write new code features more efficiently using Copilot’s autocompletion and chat features. Also, get details about code refactoring, debugging, and testing with GitHub Copilot.

• Explore AI-enhanced productivity with Visual Studio. Learn how to use Visual Studio with GitHub Copilot to streamline your workflow, from exploring your codebase to efficient debugging.

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Build, test, and deploy AI apps

Build, test, and deploy powerful AI-powered applications using Azure AI Studio, Azure AI services, and GitHub Copilot.

• Explore generative AI model selection, evaluation, and multimodal integration using Azure AI Studio. Use Azure AI Studio to learn the process of applying the generative AI model that best suits your needs. Learn how to benchmark your models using built-in tools, gain skills in applying multimodal models, and help ensure performance and safety.

• Build, test, and deploy applications securely using GitHub and Azure. Integrate natural language processing, computer vision, and other cognitive capabilities using Azure AI services supported by GitHub integration. Discover real-world scenarios using pre-built APIs to easily add AI capabilities.

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Creating a secure developer platform

Developers have the power to implement, configure, and secure the software delivery lifecycle from code to cloud. Work with secure continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), workstations, and policies without compromising speed.

• Learn about safe and responsible deployment. Learn how to write more secure code, quickly respond to vulnerabilities in your software supply chain, and adopt best practices that instill accountability and trust in AI.

• Apply AI-based security practices. Get an interactive experience with tools like secret search, dependency search, and code search powered by GitHub Advanced Security. Learn how AI-generated code modifications work and how to describe them in natural language. This makes it easier to understand and act on security recommendations.

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Keep the momentum going with the GitHub Universe

Even if you haven’t attended GitHub Universe, you’ll gain the skills to take full advantage of GitHub tools and features in AI app development.

• join GitHub Universe Devpost Hackathon Join the developer community, build innovative AI solutions, and improve your skills while competing for exciting prizes, including cash rewards and Azure credits.

• Expand your skills in your field. AI Learning Hub in Microsoft Learn. Find detailed skill building plan Other resources designed to help AI developers upskill with GitHub Copilot, Azure AI Services, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and more.

Whether you want to develop with AI, build AI applications, simplify workflows, or incorporate security best practices, Microsoft Learn can help you. We’re here to help you solve challenges, increase productivity, enhance security, and unleash your creativity in the exciting world of AI-driven development.

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