VS Code Dev Night @ NorthTorontoUG (In-person event!)

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Presentation: Unlock the Full Potential of VS Code and GitHub Copilot with Microsoft Learn MCP Server
Presenter: Jack Lee (Microsoft MVP)

The Microsoft Learn MCP Server brings real-time, official Microsoft documentation directly into your AI agents, so you always have trusted guidance right at your fingertips. In this presentation, Jack will show you how you can unlock the full potential of VS Code and GitHub Copilot with the Microsoft Learn MCP Server.

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Presentation: Towards Spec Driven Development with VS Code and GitHub Copilot
Presenter: Ray Kao (Principal Solutions Engineer on the Cloud & AI Global Black Belt Team at Microsoft)

In this talk, Ray will walk through the evolution of AI Assisted development over the last few years and how we've reached the current phase of maturity with Spec Driven Development (SDD). We'll take a look at the available Open Source "frameworks" to achieve SDD, and the features within VS Code and GitHub Copilot today that you can take advantage of to craft more software, better, faster and more reliably.

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Presentation: Creating a GitHub Copilot Plugin to Boost Microsoft Fabric Productivity in VS Code
Presenter: Alexander Turlov

In this talk, Alexander explores how GitHub Copilot can be extended to work directly with Microsoft Fabric by implementing a minimal plugin using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in VS Code. While Copilot already excels at code generation, it lacks native awareness of Fabric’s REST APIs. This session demonstrates how a custom plugin can bridge that gap, enabling Copilot to assist with Fabric-specific tasks all through natural language.

Host and Speaker Bio

Jack Lee is a Microsoft MVP and a Cloud Solutions Architect with a passion for Azure, AI, software development, and DevOps innovations. He is an active Microsoft tech community contributor and has presented at various user groups and conferences, including the Global Azure Bootcamp at Microsoft Canada. Jack is an experienced mentor and judge at hackathons and is also the president of the North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group. He has co-authored many books, including "Azure for Decision Makers", "Azure Integration Guide for Business", and "Azure for Architects". You can follow Jack on Twitter/X at @jlee_consulting and his user group at @NorthTorontoUG.

Ray Kao is a Principal Solutions Engineer on the Cloud & AI Global Black Belt Team at Microsoft who helps Organizations build better developer platforms with Azure and GitHub. He’s passionate about removing friction for developers, making cloud infrastructure easier to use, and exploring how AI, DevOps and Cloud evolve together. Outside of work, he’s usually cycling, experimenting with side projects, or sharing lessons learned with the community.

Alexander Turlov is a principal consultant helping organizations design and implement scalable cloud data solutions. With deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and modern data engineering practices, he focuses on integrating modern tools and platforms to streamline development workflows. Alexander is a certified Microsoft Azure and Fabric Data Engineer and regularly shares insights through presentations, workshops, and community events.