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Thank you for purchasing the MEAP (Manning Early Access Program) for "Building AI Agents in .NET: A code-first approach using Microsoft Agent Framework". I'm excited to share this journey with you as we explore the world of Generative AI using Microsoft's unified Agent Framework SDK.
I wrote "Building AI Agents in .NET: A code-first approach using Microsoft Agent Framework" to bridge the gap between traditional programming and the exciting world of AI agent development. As a software engineer with over two decades of experience and a Microsoft MVP for AI and .NET, I recognized the immense potential of the Agent Framework—which unifies the strengths of Semantic Kernel and AutoGen—to revolutionize how developers build AI-powered applications. This book is my way of sharing that knowledge, making it accessible for developers with intermediate to advanced C# skills who want to harness the power of AI agents without needing to be AI experts themselves. By providing a hands-on, practical approach with real-world examples like controlling an AI-driven robot car, I aim to demystify complex AI concepts and help developers create intelligent, scalable, and flexible solutions that can transform their applications and open up new possibilities in their work.