AI in C# using the Microsoft Agent Framework. This specialized course, designed by instructor Rasmus, is designed for .NET developers to learn how to leverage AI capabilities in their applications. The content of this course is based on four core concepts that provide a solid foundation for working with AI in a programming environment. The first is the Chat feature, which is used both as a direct interaction and in the background of the application to answer general questions. The second is called Tool Calling, which allows AI to interact with user-written code and execute commands or data queries on other systems. In addition, this course explores the concept of Structured Output, where instead of receiving simple text messages, AI responses are received in JSON format to make them easier to process in the software. Finally, the advanced concept of RAG, or Retrieval-Enhanced Content Generation, is taught, which enables AI to use user-specific data by transforming text into search vectors. The instructor will use tools such as Visual Studio 2026 throughout the sessions and will fully demonstrate how to work with OpenAI and Azure OpenAI models. The ultimate goal is for programmers to go beyond theory and integrate AI into their real-world projects in a practical way.

What you will learn

• Learn how to get started with artificial intelligence in C#.
• Skipping step zero and executing the first command (First Prompt) similar to the Hello World program.
• Learn the details of converting chat to text completions.
• Deep understanding of how Tool Calling works using custom codes or MCPs.
• Learn the concept of structured output and its importance in data exchange.
• Basic and practical introduction to RAG technology for data customization for the language model.
• How to connect to large language models and manage access to them.

This course is suitable for people who:

• C# developers who are curious about how to harness the power of AI in their projects.
• .NET programmers who want to improve their skills in interacting with Large Language Models.
• Software engineers looking for modern solutions to make Windows or web applications smarter.
• People who are fully familiar with the C# language and plan to enter the world of artificial intelligence programming.