George Kosmidis

Microsoft MVP | Speaks of Azure, AI & .NET | Founder of Munich .NET
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AI Won't Replace Software Engineers - But It Might Erase The Role

AI Won't Replace Software Engineers - But It Might Erase The Role

The debate about whether AI will replace software engineers misses the point. The economy will be fine - it always is. The question is whether you will be fine. Entry-level hiring is already down nearly 20%, junior postings have dropped 29%, and the middle layer most engineers have built careers on is contracting. This isn't about macroeconomics. It's about whether the role you've spent a decade mastering will still exist when the dust settles - and whether you'll have the skills for what comes next.

Published 1 day ago
 The historical parallel, 1987: Computers, 2025: AI

The historical parallel, 1987: Computers, 2025: AI

We've been here before. In the 1980s, computers were everywhere but productivity gains were nowhere. Economists called it the Solow Paradox. Now AI is following the same script - massive investment, widespread adoption, and a workforce being reshaped from the inside out. Here's what the data actually says.

Published 1 month ago
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Azure AI Search Preview Features

Azure AI Search Preview Features

A breakdown of the latest Azure AI Search preview features - from agentic retrieval and document-level access control to smarter vector filtering, GenAI skills, and more.

Modified 1 year and 1 month ago
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Azure Functions Premium Plan and Service Bus Tuning Cheat-Sheet

Azure Functions Premium Plan and Service Bus Tuning Cheat-Sheet

Identify if your function is I/O-bound, CPU-bound, or memory-bound and set maxConcurrentCalls & prefetchCount to match - then adjust gradually under load.

Published 1 year ago
PromptFlow YAML Cheat Sheet

PromptFlow YAML Cheat Sheet

PromptFlow is a powerful YAML-based framework designed for building and managing AI workflows. It enables seamless integration of Large Language Models (LLMs), custom scripts, APIs, and other tools, providing a structured approach to AI-driven applications. With its readable syntax, flexibility, and focus on reusability, PromptFlow simplifies the process of defining, executing, and optimizing complex workflows, making it an invaluable tool for developers, data scientists, and AI enthusiasts.

Published 1 year and 2 months ago
Azure AI Foundry: No-Code Bot Development

Azure AI Foundry: No-Code Bot Development

Azure AI Foundry makes it easy to create bots like Marv, the sarcastic AI, without any coding. With pre-trained models and simple customization tools, you can fine-tune behaviors and deploy your bot in just a few clicks.

Published 1 year and 2 months ago
Microsoft’s Agentic AI Frameworks

Microsoft’s Agentic AI Frameworks

Meet the standout Agentic AI offerings from Microsoft - Semantic Kernel and AutoGen - which are revolutionizing the possibilities of what AI systems can achieve.

Published 1 year and 3 months ago