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Gemma 3 - missing features despite announcement
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Gemma 3 - missing features despite announcement

Congrats to the team to provide the new Gemma 3 models and the new endpoint on the Google AI API. The announcement blog - https://blog.google/technology/developers/gemma-3/ - reads wonderfully.

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
1 min read
Gemini ResponseSchema vs JSON Schema specs of "type" as array
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Gemini ResponseSchema vs JSON Schema specs of "type" as array

Recently, while developing some changes in the Gemini SDK for .NET and given a reported issue on GitHub I had a look at the possibilities of passing an object as the expected structured

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
6 min read
C# Corner Annual Conference 2017
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C# Corner Annual Conference 2017

Speaking at the C# Conference 2017 in Delhi was an amazing experience. Both, the event and the exploration of Delhi. Visiting the Taj Mahal was a highlight.

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
9 min read
Untrack files in .gitignore
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Untrack files in .gitignore

Despite best effort and preparation of your precious source code one day you might be facing the situation that there is one or more files in your development workspace that doesn't belong into your git repository.

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
1 min read
Quickstart: Use Gemini with .NET (Vertex AI)
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Quickstart: Use Gemini with .NET (Vertex AI)

Use Gemini in .NET in shortest time following this quickstart to configure Vertex AI on Google Cloud and add generative AI features to your apps.

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
3 min read
Quickstart: Use Gemini with .NET (Google AI)
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Quickstart: Use Gemini with .NET (Google AI)

Less than five minutes to get started with Google Gemini API in .NET using the Mscc.GenerativeAI package. It's like a few lines of code only to empower your app with generative AI powered by Google Gemini.

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
2 min read
NuGet: Better release notes and versioning
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NuGet: Better release notes and versioning

Release notes or better a Changelog is an important part of a package to inform other developers about new features, changes and fixes. Enjoy rich formatting and re-usable content for a NuGet package.

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
4 min read
Automate NuGet package creation using Google Build
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Automate NuGet package creation using Google Build

Taking multiple steps to build, pack and publish a NuGet package manually is a distraction and error-prone. Use Google Cloud Build to handle the boring parts of the SDLC.

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
11 min read
Create NuGet packages with Visual Studio / Visual Studio Code
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Create NuGet packages with Visual Studio / Visual Studio Code

An essential tool for any modern development platform is a mechanism through which developers can create, share, and consume useful code. For .NET it's NuGet packages to the rescue!

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
6 min read
Getting Started with the Vertex AI Gemini API with Visual Studio
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Getting Started with the Vertex AI Gemini API with Visual Studio

Access to Vertex AI Gemini API is currently offered through SDKs not including C#. Visual Studio 2022 comes with an integrated HTTP client using .http files. The article shows how to access Vertex AI Gemini API using .http files.

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
9 min read
Getting started with Gemini using Visual Studio
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Getting started with Gemini using Visual Studio

Visual Studio 2022 comes with an integrated HTTP client using .http files. The article shows how to access Gemini AI using .http files. Which also works in VS Code using REST Client extension.

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
9 min read
Developer Creators and Online Communities Summit
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Developer Creators and Online Communities Summit

The Google Developer Community organised the first Developer Creators and Online Communities Summit in Singapore. I had the honour to join approx. 120 people and learn a lot over there.

  • Jochen Kirstätter
    Jochen Kirstätter
23 min read
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