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Microsoft Fabric Demystified: A Modern Data Platform Powering Insights & Analytics

There’s no shortage of data. And for tech departments, it’s at the core of nearly everything they do. With immense amounts of data at our disposal, the key question is: how do we manage it effectively? We turn to analytics. In this blog post, we’ll explore what data analytics is, how it supports enterprise decision-making, and how Microsoft Fabric enables organizations to manage and use their data in a SaaS-based, fully integrated way.

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GitHub Copilot: A Software Engineer’s Perspective on AI-Assisted Coding

AI-assisted development is reshaping how software engineers approach their work. At Emergent Software, we’re always looking for tools that enhance productivity without compromising quality, and GitHub Copilot is a valued tool in our toolbox.   I’m Jason Paff, a Software Engineer here at Emergent Software. I use GitHub Copilot daily. It helps me streamline simple processes so I can focus on more complex, custom builds. Over the course of my time using Copilot, I’ve developed a strong sense of where it shines, where it falls short, and some best practices to use it effectively in development workflows.  In this article, I’ll share my experiences working with GitHub Copilot, along with some tips and best practices I’ve learned along the way.  

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Coding With Copilot: Your Pair Programmer

New technologies often come with mixed reactions. Some people are early adopters, others are more skeptical, and many wait until innovation becomes the new normal. Generative AI is following that same pattern, but its influence is spreading quickly. It’s already reshaping how we work, communicate, and solve problems. For software developers, the impact is especially significant. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to get the most out of GitHub Copilot and how it can support your development workflows.

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Azure API Management 101: Enabling Efficient Management of Your Companyʼs API and Integration Strategy

Application Program Interfaces (API) are behind just about everything that occurs within an application. Whether youʼre browsing to a website or an application is calling out to another application, itʼs typically via an API. With all of those APIʼs in place, you need a way to properly architect and visualize them for cloud, hybrid, and on-prem scenarios. Enter Azure API Management.

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Performance Optimization Techniques for Tailwind CSS in Azure Static Web Apps

In today's digital marketplace, a website's performance can make or break a business. Consider a local boutique whose website traffic doubles during seasonal sales – their site needs to load quickly even when hundreds of customers browse simultaneously. Tailwind CSS, combined with Azure Static Web Apps, provides an ideal solution for such scenarios, offering both rapid development and optimal performance. This guide explores practical optimization techniques that can help businesses maintain fast, responsive websites even during peak traffic periods.

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Accelerating Intelligent Business with Azure AI Foundry

AI, or rather GenAI, is on the top of everyone's news feeds from the medical industry to the automotive industry to the tech industry and everything in between, but what does it all mean? Is the hype just hype or is there an actual use case for engineering teams? In this blog post, the question on one method for how you can use AI in Azure will be answered with Azure AI Foundry.

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Unlocking AI Capacity in the Microsoft Stack

AI is becoming a major part of how modern software gets built. Whether it’s embedded in developer tools, powering search, or automating workflows, AI is already woven into the day-to-day of most organizations. But figuring out how to use it, how to maximize its capabilities, and what tools to trust? That’s the hard part.  I’m Aaron Trudeau, a software engineer at Emergent Software. I focus on helping clients evaluate, adopt, and optimize their use of Microsoft’s AI offerings. I work with clients daily to build real solutions, so I’m here to pass on my insights!  Microsoft’s ecosystem has grown rapidly in the AI space. In this blog, I’ll walk you through what’s available, how we’re using it, and how you can get started. 

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