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Learn to develop bots with zero coding knowledge using the Azure Cognitive QnA Maker service, a GUI cognitive service from Microsoft. This book shows you how to integrate QnA Maker with the Azure Bot Service and Microsoft Bot Framework, along with how to integrate your bot with social channels such as Web Chat, and Telegram. You will learn what QnA Maker is, why you should use this service in enterprise settings, when you should use this service, and how you should use the service. Developing Bots with QnA Maker Service takes you through the QnA Maker FAQ knowledge base with Azure Bot Service, where you will discover how to get started with a web app bot using the Azure portal. This section culminates in deploying your bot on Azure Web App, making your bot live.  Next, you will learn QnA Maker with the .NET Framework and Visual Studio 2017 along with ways to manage QnA Maker service post deployment. Finally, you will learn how to add media content including videos and images to the QnA Maker knowledge base. After reading this book you will be able to develop bots using the latest .NET Framework, Visual Studio 2017, and the Microsoft online code editor. What You Will LearnCustomize QnA Maker default components, using the Azure portalWork with Microsoft Bot FrameworkDevelop and integrate FAQ bots with Azure Bot ServiceManage FAQ bots using the .NET Framework and the Azure portalWho This Book Is ForDevelopers/architects with an interest in building chatbots.

Learn to develop bots with zero coding knowledge using the Azure Cognitive QnA Maker service, a GUI cognitive service from Microsoft. This book shows you how to integrate QnA Maker with the Azure Bot Service and Microsoft Bot Framework, along with how to integrate your bot with social channels such as Web Chat, and Telegram.

 

You will learn what QnA Maker is, why you should use this service in enterprise settings, when you should use this service, and how you should use the service. Developing Bots with QnA Maker Service takes you through the QnA Maker FAQ knowledge base with Azure Bot Service, where you will discover how to get started with a web app bot using the Azure portal. This section culminates in deploying your bot on Azure Web App, making your bot live. 

 

Next, you will learn QnA Maker with the .NET Framework and Visual Studio 2017 along with ways to manage QnA Maker service post deployment. Finally, you will learn how to add media content including videos and images to the QnA Maker knowledge base.

 

After reading this book you will be able to develop bots using the latest .NET Framework, Visual Studio 2017, and the Microsoft online code editor. 

What You Will LearnCustomize QnA Maker default components, using the Azure portalWork with Microsoft Bot FrameworkDevelop and integrate FAQ bots with Azure Bot ServiceManage FAQ bots using the .NET Framework and the Azure portalWho This Book Is ForDevelopers/architects with an interest in building chatbots.

Explore artificial intelligence offerings by Microsoft Azure, along with its other services. This book will help you implement AI features in various Azure services to help build your organization and customers.The book starts by introducing you to the Azure Cognitive Search service to create and use an application. You then will learn the built-in automatic tuning intelligence mechanism in Azure SQL Database. This is an important feature you can use to enable Azure SQL Database to optimize the performance of your queries. Next, you will go through AI services with Azure Integration Platform service and Azure Logic Apps to build a modern intelligent workflow in your application. Azure functions are discussed as a part of its server-less feature. The book concludes by teaching you how to work with Power Automate to analyze your business workflow. After reading this book, you will be able to understand and work with different Azure Cognitive Services in AI.What You Will LearnGet started with Azure Cognitive Search serviceUse AI services with Low Code – Power AutomateUse AI services with Azure Integration servicesUse AI services with Azure Server-less offeringsUse automatic tuning in Azure SQL databaseWho This Book Is ForAspiring Azure and AI professionals

Explore artificial intelligence offerings by Microsoft Azure, along with its other services. This book will help you implement AI features in various Azure services to help build your organization and customers.The book starts by introducing you to the Azure Cognitive Search service to create and use an application. You then will learn the built-in automatic tuning intelligence mechanism in Azure SQL Database. This is an important feature you can use to enable Azure SQL Database to optimize the performance of your queries. Next, you will go through AI services with Azure Integration Platform service and Azure Logic Apps to build a modern intelligent workflow in your application. Azure functions are discussed as a part of its server-less feature. The book concludes by teaching you how to work with Power Automate to analyze your business workflow. After reading this book, you will be able to understand and work with different Azure Cognitive Services in AI.What You Will LearnGet started with Azure Cognitive Search serviceUse AI services with Low Code – Power AutomateUse AI services with Azure Integration servicesUse AI services with Azure Server-less offeringsUse automatic tuning in Azure SQL databaseWho This Book Is ForAspiring Azure and AI professionals

Discover recipes for implementing solutions to real-world business problems through serverless applicationsKey FeaturesTest, troubleshoot, and monitor Azure functions to deliver high-quality and reliable cloud-centric applicationsUnderstand Visual Studio's integrated developer experience for Azure functionsExplore best practices for organizing and refactoring code within the Azure functionsBook DescriptionThis third edition of Azure Serverless Computing Cookbook guides you through the development of a basic back-end web API that performs simple operations, helping you understand how to persist data in Azure Storage services. You'll cover the integration of Azure Functions with other cloud services, such as notifications (SendGrid and Twilio), Cognitive Services (computer vision), and Logic Apps, to build simple workflow-based applications.With the help of this book, you'll be able to leverage Visual Studio tools to develop, build, test, and deploy Azure functions quickly. It also covers a variety of tools and methods for testing the functionality of Azure functions locally in the developer's workstation and in the cloud environment. Once you're familiar with the core features, you'll explore advanced concepts such as durable functions, starting with a "hello world" example, and learn about the scalable bulk upload use case, which uses durable function patterns, function chaining, and fan-out/fan-in.By the end of this Azure book, you'll have gained the knowledge and practical experience needed to be able to create and deploy Azure applications on serverless architectures efficiently.What you will learnImplement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) of Azure functionsDevelop different event-based handlers in a serverless architectureIntegrate Azure functions with different Azure services to develop enterprise-level applicationsAccelerate your cloud application development using Azure function triggers and bindingsAutomate mundane tasks at various levels, from development to deployment and maintenanceDevelop stateful serverless applications and self-healing jobs using durable functionsWho this book is forIf you are a cloud developer or architect who wants to build cloud-native systems and deploy serverless applications with Azure functions, this book is for you. Prior experience with Microsoft Azure core services will help you to make the most out of this book.

In today’s digital-first world, data is no longer merely a technical asset; it has become a strategic superpower. Driving Business Transformation with Modern Data and AI Strategies is a practical guide for forward-thinking leaders who want to make informed, confident decisions powered by data, analytics, and artificial intelligence. The book demystifies complex technologies and explains how to align data and AI initiatives with tangible business outcomes.Organisations that embrace data-driven decision-making consistently outperform their peers—innovating faster, understanding customers more deeply, and unlocking sustainable competitive advantage. This book is intended for both technical and non-technical leaders, from C-suite executives to transformation and domain leaders, who recognise that data and AI are no longer the exclusive domain of technologists. Success in the modern enterprise increasingly depends on leaders who combine domain expertise with data literacy and AI fluency.The book is structured across four parts, beginning with an overview of the data-driven business landscape and the shift from legacy systems to modern cloud platforms, highlighting the role of leadership in shaping data strategy and delivering measurable ROI. It then introduces an advanced analytics maturity model, guiding readers from descriptive to prescriptive insights while exploring business intelligence, data storytelling, and embedding analytics into everyday decision-making. The third part focuses on AI in action, covering practical applications of traditional machine learning, generative AI, and AI agents, alongside responsible AI frameworks, team design, and future-ready strategies supported by real-world use cases. The final section addresses strategy, culture, and execution, emphasising how organisations can build a data-first culture, align cross-functional teams, and future-proof their data and AI capabilities.What You Will Learn:How to unlock business value through efficiency, insight, and innovationStrategies for democratising data, analytics, and AI across your organisationCore concepts in data analytics and AI, and their business use casesHow to design a modern, cloud-native data platformHow to identify and implement AI and GenAI use casesWho This Book Is For:Digital transformation and data strategy leaders. It is also targeted to Board level executives and Non-technical managers in tech-driven industries.

In today’s digital-first world, data is no longer merely a technical asset; it has become a strategic superpower. Driving Business Transformation with Modern Data and AI Strategies is a practical guide for forward-thinking leaders who want to make informed, confident decisions powered by data, analytics, and artificial intelligence. The book demystifies complex technologies and explains how to align data and AI initiatives with tangible business outcomes.Organisations that embrace data-driven decision-making consistently outperform their peers—innovating faster, understanding customers more deeply, and unlocking sustainable competitive advantage. This book is intended for both technical and non-technical leaders, from C-suite executives to transformation and domain leaders, who recognise that data and AI are no longer the exclusive domain of technologists. Success in the modern enterprise increasingly depends on leaders who combine domain expertise with data literacy and AI fluency.The book is structured across four parts, beginning with an overview of the data-driven business landscape and the shift from legacy systems to modern cloud platforms, highlighting the role of leadership in shaping data strategy and delivering measurable ROI. It then introduces an advanced analytics maturity model, guiding readers from descriptive to prescriptive insights while exploring business intelligence, data storytelling, and embedding analytics into everyday decision-making. The third part focuses on AI in action, covering practical applications of traditional machine learning, generative AI, and AI agents, alongside responsible AI frameworks, team design, and future-ready strategies supported by real-world use cases. The final section addresses strategy, culture, and execution, emphasising how organisations can build a data-first culture, align cross-functional teams, and future-proof their data and AI capabilities.What You Will Learn:How to unlock business value through efficiency, insight, and innovationStrategies for democratising data, analytics, and AI across your organisationCore concepts in data analytics and AI, and their business use casesHow to design a modern, cloud-native data platformHow to identify and implement AI and GenAI use casesWho This Book Is For:Digital transformation and data strategy leaders. It is also targeted to Board level executives and Non-technical managers in tech-driven industries.