Managing containers has long been an exercise in juggling command-line instructions, deciphering logs, and switching contexts. The recent update to the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) Container Tools extension marks a significant step forward, integrating Copilot directly into the developer workflow. This move reshapes how developers interact with containers, allowing for a more intuitive, conversational... Continue Reading →
Making AI-Assisted Azure Development Reliable: The Azure Schema MCP Server
Let’s talk about a problem that anyone building Azure applications with GitHub Copilot (or any AI assistant, really) will have hit at some point. You ask Copilot for a KQL query or an API call, and it obligingly spits out code that looks plausible. Unfortunately, it’s often wrong on the details—column names, field names, schema... Continue Reading →
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 →
Reflections on the evolving landscape of enterprise AI, inspired by Microsoft’s latest announcements From idea to deployment: The complete lifecycle of AI on display at Ignite 2025
Reframing AI as Core Enterprise Infrastructure When I review Microsoft’s Ignite 2025 news, I find it striking how the narrative has shifted from “AI as an add-on” to “AI as foundational.” Frank X. Shaw’s post makes this point explicit: integrating AI is no longer about adding intelligence late in the process, but about weaving it... Continue Reading →
Episode 24: Microsoft’s AI Superfactory, Zero Trust Reality & Dangerous Fax Drivers – Cloudy with a Chance of Insights
The latest episode of Cloudy with a Chance of Insights is a must-listen for anyone seeking to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving world of Microsoft Cloud, AI, and security. Hosted by myself, Richard Hogan, alongside the ever-astute Cyrus Irandoust and the always insightful David Rowley, episode 24 brings together the threads shaping... Continue Reading →