Build Conversational AI with .NET and Azure OpenAI

Want to make your .NET applications smarter and more interactive? Harness the power of large language models to enable natural, dynamic conversations within your software. This course will guide you through integrating Azure OpenAI services into your .NET projects, equipping you with the skills to develop intelligent applications that can generate contextually relevant text and engage users in meaningful dialogues. By the end of this course, you will be able to build .NET applications that leverage advanced AI capabilities for conversational interfaces. What you'll learn: * Understand the core concepts of large language models and the Azure OpenAI service * Apply the .NET SDK to interact with OpenAI's text completion and chat completion APIs * Design effective prompts for generating accurate, relevant, and engaging responses * Implement conversational flows to maintain context across multiple user turns * Explore strategies for grounding models with external data using basic retrieval patterns * Configure and manage Azure OpenAI resources for secure and efficient use * Practice best practices for error handling and cost optimization in AI applications The course begins with an introduction to foundational AI concepts and the Azure OpenAI platform, then progresses to practical coding exercises for text generation and building multi-turn conversations. This course is designed for beginner .NET developers who are new to AI and want to add conversational capabilities to their applications, with no prior AI experience required. Start building intelligent .NET applications today.