AI for .NET Developers: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Unlock the potential of AI within the .NET ecosystem and Azure. This 2-day intensive course provides .NET developers with the foundational AI concepts, practical experience with Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, and techniques for integrating AI capabilities into .NET applications.
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Gill Cleeren
Academy Belgium
What will you learn?
Embark on a journey to get an overview of how to integrate AI technologies within .NET applications, starting with foundational AI concepts and advancing to the creation of intelligent applications. Learn how to leverage Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI APIs, and Azure ML Studio to incorporate AI capabilities seamlessly into your projects. From understanding the intricacies of language models and semantic understanding to hands-on experience in building AI-enhanced apps, this course equips you with the skills to transform your .NET projects with the power of artificial intelligence.
Key takeaways
- Understand the essentials of integrating AI into .NET applications, learning to leverage Azure Cognitive Services and OpenAI for enhanced app functionality.
- Gain practical experience through hands-on projects, including building AI-enhanced apps and deploying machine learning models with Azure ML Studio.
- Dive into the practicalities of Large Language Models, including techniques in prompt engineering and leveraging Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for more sophisticated and context-aware AI interactions in your .NET projects.
Program
The course kicks off with AI essentials, covering foundational concepts and the practical use of Azure Cognitive Services and OpenAI within .NET applications. Day one focuses on integrating AI capabilities through hands-on exercises, introducing participants to the power of Azure’s AI services.
On day two, we delve deeper into AI application development, emphasizing Large Language Models, prompt engineering, and leveraging Azure ML Studio for model training and deployment. Through practical examples and project work, participants will explore advanced techniques such as Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), equipping them with the knowledge to enhance their .NET applications with sophisticated AI functionalities.
Throughout this intensive two-day course, emphasis is placed on practical experience and active learning, ensuring participants not only understand AI integration principles but also apply them in real-world .NET development scenarios.
What is AI?
An introduction to artificial intelligence, discussing its integration into applications and its transformative impact on industries.
Azure Cognitive Services
Exploration of Azure’s cognitive services and their integration into .NET applications for enhanced AI capabilities.
Hands-on with APIs
Practical exercises implementing vision and language services in a .NET environment.
Introduction to OpenAI and Azure OpenAI Services
Discussing the partnership between OpenAI and Azure, and starting hands-on experience with OpenAI APIs.
Working with Language Models
Dive into language models, focusing on transformers, prompt engineering, and strategies to mitigate AI hallucinations.
Who is it for?
Why should I follow this training?
Guided by a .NET Pro
Learn from a .NET expert with solid knowledge in AI application, ensuring practical insights and skills.
Hands-on Learning
Dive into practical exercises, not just theory, to integrate AI into your .NET projects effectively.
Bridge .NET and AI
Seamlessly merge .NET development with AI technologies for innovative, efficient applications.
What does it look like?
What else
should I know?
After registration for this training, you will receive a confirmation email with practical information. A week before the training, we will ask you about any dietary wishes.
See you soon!
Course information
Training will consist of a healthy mix of theory, examples, and exercises
Lunch is included
Travel and accommodation expenses are not included
Access to Course Materials Post-Training
Small Group for Personalized Attention
Meet the trainers
Pieter Nijs
Meet Pieter Nijs, trainer at Xebia Academy. View Pieter’s full profile and training courses on Xebia Academy.
