Category: Reaching for the Cloud

From Pair Programmer to AI Collaborator: How GitHub Copilot Is Rewriting the Developer Playbook

Last month, I took you on a little journey into “vibe coding”—building apps and tools without writing a single line of code, thanks to the magic of AI assistants. If you missed it, you can catch up here: https://themicrosoftcloudblog.com/2025/11/21/adventures-in-vibe-coding-building-apps-and-tools-without-writing-a-single-line-of-code-introduction/. This week, I want to dig deeper. Not into the “no-code” hype, but into the real,... Continue Reading →

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Adventures in Vibe Coding: Building Apps and Tools Without Writing a Single Line of Code Introduction

For the past month, I’ve been running an experiment: could I build multiple full-stack applications and supporting tools—without writing any code myself? Not a single line. Instead, I relied on natural language instructions, documented protocols, and a conversational workflow with my AI assistant. The result? Two apps, two MCP servers, and a mountain of lessons... Continue Reading →

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SesameOp’s OpenAI exploit signals a new era for cloud security

If any of you are like me, you'll have seen Microsoft’s recent piece detailing SesameOp—a novel backdoor that exploits the OpenAI Assistants API for command-and-control in cloud environments. There’s something deeply unsettling about attackers co-opting our most advanced tools against us. This isn’t just another run-of-the-mill malware story; it’s a wake-up call about how generative... Continue Reading →

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When the Cloud Goes Dark: Keeping the Lights On 

In this week’s newsletter: a deep dive into the recent AWS and Microsoft cloud outages, what caused them, their ripple effects on businesses, and how (theoretically) to keep the lights on next time. As usual I also attempt to cover key Microsoft product updates (Azure, M365, Copilot) and a brief recap on our fortnightly (or... Continue Reading →

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Frontier Firms: Bold Vision or Buzzword Bingo?

If any of you are like me, you will have heard Microsoft making a lot of noise around something they are calling a frontier firm, and how they are transforming themselves into one. If you cut through the marketing noise, you find a clear spine running through it. AI becomes abundant and accessible, what Jared... Continue Reading →

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