{"product_id":"microsoft-semantic-kernel-in-action","title":"Microsoft Semantic Kernel in Action","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnterprise apps need copilots, but .NET teams fear steep AI learning curves. Fragmented frameworks and SDK churn make integration plans stall before prototypes launch. Microsoft Agent Framework simplifies orchestration, yet documentation alone leaves critical gaps. This book bridges missing context with practical, production-grade, C# code examples. Build chatbots, copilots, and multimodal agents without rewriting your existing .NET solutions. Deliver intelligent features confidently while maintaining performance, security, and maintainable architecture. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"?\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003eMemory patterns implemented: Maintain short-term context and durable RAG memory for accurate conversations. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"?\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003ePlugin creation and management: Expose, register, and orchestrate tools that extend agent capabilities safely. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"?\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003eMultimodal integration: Combine text, speech, and vision models to enrich user interactions. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"?\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003eTask planners and function calling: Automate multi-step workflows, reducing manual glue code and errors. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"?\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003eModel flexibility: Switch between OpenAI GPT, Llama, or Phi without refactoring business logic. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"?\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003eEnterprise-ready samples: Logging, testing, and security patterns keep agents reliable in production. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilding AI Agents in .NET\u003c\/em\u003e by Daniel Costea, shares real-world patterns proven across two decades of enterprise projects. Step-by-step projects start small—a chatbot with memory—then scale to a multimodal copilot using planners, plugins, and RAG. Inline diagrams, “what went wrong” callouts, and clean refactors reinforce every concept. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinish ready to add intelligent agents to greenfield or legacy .NET applications, delighting users while safeguarding performance and budget. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for beginner-to-expert .NET developers, data scientists, and AI enthusiasts eager to embed generative AI.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57504883999093,"sku":"9781633435568","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781633435568.jpg?v=1786953801","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/microsoft-semantic-kernel-in-action","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}