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It was an incredible GitHub Copilot Hackathon with the amazing developers from Serko in Auckland! The passion and energy in the room were off the charts as we dove headfirst into exploring the potential of GitHub Copilot! 🚀 From supercharging our coding workflows to discovering how AI can elevate our development game, this hackathon truly showcased the future of dev innovation.

GitHub Copilot, Microsoft's AI-powered coding assistant, was the star of the day, sparking excitement as developers explored its potential. From optimizing complex code structures to generating intelligent suggestions, Copilot proved to be a game-changer for boosting productivity and creativity in development.

The atmosphere was electric with collaboration and creativity as teams worked together to push the limits of what AI can do for coding. Participants came with unique perspectives, and it was amazing to see how their diverse backgrounds fueled some truly innovative ideas. Whether we were optimizing workflows or discussing new ways to streamline repetitive coding tasks, the energy in the room showed just how much potential AI has in transforming the way we develop software.

As we look ahead, it's clear that today was just the beginning. The potential of GitHub Copilot and AI-driven tools in development is immense, and we're only scratching the surface. From increased productivity to smarter, more efficient coding solutions, the future of development has never looked more exciting!

We are back at Microsoft Brisbane office again for our second Azure AI App in a Day workshop.

Ready to build the next million-dollar app in just a day? 💡 We've just completed our second AzureAIAppInADay in Brisbane Microsoft office. Rakesh Lakshminarayana and I had so much fun leading the workshop, and we're glad to see more participants make it to the end - some of you without even a dev background! It's been amazing to keep the momentum going. A big thank you to Tricia Read and Ross Johnson.

In this workshop, we got hands-on with AI app development, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), prompt engineering and built a chatbot using CosmosDb for MongoDb. With the power of Azure and OpenAI, we're helping organizations bring their AI ideas to life!

Excited to see what incredible apps come next! Our Insight team is around to help.

I recently presented and co-hosted an Azure AI App in a Day workshop in Microsoft's Brisbane office, surrounded by 40+ developers who were just as excited as I am about learning AI and building innovative apps. It was an action-packed day, full of coding and collaboration, where we explored the possibilities of using AI in real-world applications. We dove deep into various Azure AI services, learning how to integrate machine learning models, natural language processing, and more into app innovations.

The workshop was not just about learning theory, we spent most of the time writing code together, which made it both engaging and practical. Everyone was there to push their limits and see how they could apply AI to solve real-world problems. There was a real sense of community and shared passion, which made the learning experience even more enjoyable.

During the session, I had the chance to share our own LEGO AI app with the group. This app, which we've built using several Azure AI services, helps students by providing them with AI-generated coding solutions for SPIKE Prime robots. It was great to show how AI can be used in education and robotics, two fields that are close to my passion. The feedback I received was incredibly positive. People were excited about how AI could be used in such practical, hands-on ways to empower the next generation of students and engineers.

Sharing the LEGO AI app also sparked some meaningful discussions. We talked about how AI can be integrated into everyday life, not just in high-tech or corporate environments, but in educational settings where students are learning to code, solve problems, and think critically. Developers were intrigued by the idea of using AI not only to build complex systems but also to inspire young minds. It was a reminder that AI has the potential to impact more than just technology - it can inspire creativity and learning in new ways.

One of the biggest takeaways from the workshop was the idea that the best AI app ideas often come from your passions. Whether it's education, robotics, or something completely different, finding an area you care about can lead to the most impactful and rewarding projects. When you're passionate about a subject, you naturally want to find better ways to improve or innovate, and that's where AI can really shine.

As I left the workshop, I was energized by all the new ideas floating around the room. It was a great reminder that AI is not just about data and algorithms. It's about creativity, innovation, and making life better in ways big and small. So, when you're looking for your next AI app idea, look to the passions in your life. You never know how AI might help turn your interests into something truly innovative.