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Generate http files from a swagger definition

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Http files are nice and handy - but they are also a bit of a pain to update. So why not generate them from a swagger definition?
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Efficiency hacks for writers and editors with Erin Brenner

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985. Erin Brenner, author of "The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors," shares time-saving tips including the best practices for using Word, creating macros, and using automation tools like Zapier. You'll also learn about starting and growing a freelance business, including how to figure out what to charge, how to make ends meet at the beginning, and how to handle time management once your business starts to succeed. 

| Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Erin Brenner, Right Touch Editing: https://www.righttouchediting.com/

"The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors" by Erin Brenner: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/C/bo213434367.html

Adrienne Montgomerie's book, "Editing in Word 365" https://www.lulu.com/shop/adrienne-montgomerie/editing-in-word-365/ebook/product-p855r4.html

Rhonda Bracey, CyberText Consulting: https://www.cybertext.com.au/

Hilary Cadman, Cadman Editing Services: https://www.cadmanediting.com/

Erin Servais, AI for Editors: https://www.aiforeditors.com/

Jack Lyon, Editor's Toolkit (Word macros): https://www.editorium.com/index.htm

Paul Beverley, Archive Publications (Word macros): https://www.archivepub.co.uk/

Phrase Expander: https://www.phraseexpander.com/

Raycast: https://www.raycast.com/

Zapier: https://zapier.com/

Intelligent Editing: https://intelligentediting.com/

| Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/brenner/transcript

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References for the Aging segment

van Boxtel, W, Lawyer, L. Sentence comprehension in ageing and Alzheimer's disease. Lang Linguist Compass. 2021;e12430.

Payne, B. R., Gao, X., Noh, S. R., Anderson, C. J., & Stine-Morrow, E. A. (2012). The effects of print exposure on sentence processing and memory in older adults: Evidence for efficiency and reserve. Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition, 19(1–2), 122–149.





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Build a Copilot with Azure AI Studio

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From: Microsoft Developer
Duration: 9:33

In this episode of the #AzureEnablementShow, host Aaron Stark is joined by Natalie Mickey and Ivor Berry, from Microsoft Azure, to talk about how you can use Azure AI Studio to build your own Copilot.

Natalie will share all the amazing documentation provided by Microsoft to help developers get access to Azure AI Studio and get the training they need to start coding!

Next, Ivor will walk through one of the learn modules and then demonstrate how to use Azure AI Studio and prompt flow to build a custom copilot. He then shows how to connect a prompt flow to a searchable index of brochures from a fictional travel agency and how to chat with the generative AI model using the context from the search resource. He also demonstrates how to deploy the prompt flow as an endpoint.

Resources
• Collection: Build cutting-edge, market-ready, responsible applications for your organization with AI https://aka.ms/azenable/160/06
• Learning path: Create custom copilots with Azure AI Studio https://aka.ms/azenable/160/03
• Module: Introduction to Azure AI Studio https://aka.ms/azenable/160/01
• Module: Get started with prompt flow in Azure AI Studio https://aka.ms/azenable/160/02
• Technical documentation: What is AI Studio? https://aka.ms/azenable/160/04
• Tutorial: Deploy a web app for chat on your data in the Azure AI Studio playground https://aka.ms/azenable/160/05

Related episodes
• Make Your Private Copilots Production-ready https://aka.ms/azenable/155

• Develop Your Copilot Skills https://aka.ms/azenable/151

• Develop your AI coding skills https://aka.ms/azenable/137

• Watch the Azure Enablement Show https://aka.ms/AzureEnablementShow

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Copilot overview
1:17 Access requirements
1:33 Skilling resources
2:05 Learning module
2:50 Azure AI Studio
3:40 Prompt flow creation
5:58 Configuration
6:51 Testing the flow
8:25 Deployment
9:07 Resources

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Learning and Sharing for Success

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Are you prioritising learning and self development enough in your life? Spend some time to reflect how learning and sharing can improve your life and work.



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Code It Any Way You Want: Performance Difference Between Static and Non-Static Methods

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The article explores the performance disparity between static and non-static methods, commonly recommended for efficiency by code analysis tools.





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Oren Eini – Building a Database Engine in C# and .NET – June 18th Livestream

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Join us on June 18th, 2024, at 2:00 PM UTC on JetBrains TV for our latest livestream with our special guest, the prolific Oren Eini, when they give their presentation, “Building a Database Engine in C# and .NET”.

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Building a Database Engine in C# & .NET with Oren Eini

Join Oren Eini, CEO of RavenDB, as he delves into the intricate process of constructing a database engine using C# and .NET. Uncover the unique features that make C# a robust system language for high-end systems development.

Learn how C# provides direct memory access and fine-grained control, enabling developers to seamlessly blend high-level concepts with intimate control over system operations within a single project. Embark on the journey of leveraging the power of C# and .NET to craft a potent and efficient database engine, unlocking new possibilities in system development.

You can attend Oren Eini’s livestream on YouTube or register for “Building a Database Engine in C# and .NET” to get a reminder closer to the event.

Oren Eini

Oren Eini

Oren Eini, also known as Ayende Rahien, is the Founder and CEO of RavenDB, a NoSQL document database management platform for startups and Fortune 500 companies. Boasting over 20 years of experience in software development and business leadership, Oren is globally recognized as a distinguished presenter, thought leader, and author.

Committed to advancing innovation in quality software and best practices, Oren leads RavenDB in delivering fully transactional (ACID), intelligent, and agile NoSQL solutions. RavenDB’s end-to-end solution suite enables businesses to manage data more efficiently and effectively.

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