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TechTalks with Manoj

TechTalks with Manoj

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From code to cloud to cognitive services — TechTalks with Manoj explores the cutting edge of software development. Hosted by a veteran architect with 18+ years in .NET, Angular, and cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, this show is your blueprint to building scalable, modern, and AI-driven applications.

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  • Microsoft Build 2025: The Agentic Leap into AI, MCP, and the Future
    May 27 2025

    Welcome back to “TechTalks with Manoj” — the show where cloud, code, and cutting-edge ideas meet real-world impact.

    In this episode, we decode the bold vision Microsoft unveiled at Build 2025: a future where AI isn’t just a Copilot — it’s an autonomous agent capable of navigating tools, APIs, and even the open web.

    At the heart of this transformation lies a new architecture stack:From infrastructure to models, from orchestration to open protocols like MCP and NLWeb — Microsoft’s stack is evolving into a full agentic platform.

    Today, we’ll break down:

    * What “Agentic Web” really means and how it differs from traditional web apps

    * The evolution from Copilot to fully autonomous systems

    * How MCP and NLWeb open up new frontiers for agent-native development

    * The implications for Azure, identity, trust, and enterprise adoption

    * And what builders like you need to know to stay ahead

    This isn’t just keynote hype — it’s a call to rethink your tech stack for an AI-native future. Let’s get into it.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • MCP: The Universal Plug for AI
    May 12 2025

    Welcome to another episode of “TechTalks with Manoj”, where we break down real technology for real-world builders.

    Today’s deep dive is all about the Model Context Protocol, or MCP — a powerful open standard that’s quietly reshaping how AI models plug into tools, APIs, databases, and live systems.

    MCP solves one of the oldest integration headaches in software architecture — the dreaded “N×M” connector explosion. It introduces a protocol-driven way for LLMs to securely access tools, resources, and prompts — without bespoke glue code for every system.

    Whether you're building enterprise copilots, AI-powered IDEs, or context-aware customer assistants, MCP is the missing link between your models and your operational stack.

    In this episode, we’ll explore:

    * What MCP actually is and why it matters

    * How it compares to REST, LangChain, and other tools

    * Key architecture concepts like Tools, Roots, and Sampling

    * Real-world use cases in software, healthcare, finance, and more

    * And finally — how to get started with MCP in your own projects

    This isn’t theory — this is the protocol layer that lets AI talk to your real systems, with security and scale built in.



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    20 mins
  • Inside Azure AI Services
    May 5 2025

    Welcome to another episode of "TechTalks with Manoj", where we break down real technology for real-world builders.

    Today’s deep dive is all about Azure AI Services — Microsoft’s full-stack AI platform that’s quietly transforming how enterprise apps are designed, deployed, and scaled.

    We’ll explore what’s inside the Azure AI toolbox — from computer vision and speech processing to custom models, decision-making APIs, and the new Foundry-based agents.

    Whether you’re building virtual assistants, healthcare apps, or financial workflows, Azure’s AI services give you production-ready tools with enterprise-grade security, governance, and performance baked in.

    So stick around — we’ll walk through key services, architecture patterns, security tips, and how to connect these AI capabilities with real business value.

    This is more than just AI theory — this is how to architect intelligent solutions that scale.

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    23 mins
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