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Art of Coding, Chapter 10: Anti-Patterns to Avoid

Anti-patterns are the structural traps that silently erode codebases. Learning to recognize them early is one of the most valuable skills a developer can have.
2026-01-05

Monitoring, Logging, and Telemetry|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 5.3

Learn how to monitor and support your Microsoft Teams bot in production using logging, Azure Application Insights, and alerts. This section shows how to track user events, diagnose failures, and create telemetry that makes your bot reliable and supportable.
2025-04-17

Deploying to Azure|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 5.1

Learn how to deploy your Microsoft Teams bot to Azure for production use. This section walks through setting up an Azure App Service, configuring environment variables, connecting to Bot Channels Registration, and testing your bot in the cloud.
2025-04-15

Message Handling|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 3.1

Learn how to build responsive and intelligent Microsoft Teams bots by handling messages effectively. This section covers activity types, keyword detection, mentions, markdown formatting, conversation context, and tips for scaling from simple replies to powerful, workflow-driven bots.
2025-04-08

Overview of Microsoft Teams Bot Capabilities|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 1.3

Explore the full range of capabilities bots can offer in Microsoft Teams. This section breaks down interactive contexts, features like Adaptive Cards, proactive messaging, user authentication, Graph API integration, and what limitations still exist. Get a developer’s guide to what’s possible.
2025-04-04

Overview of Microsoft Teams Architecture|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 1.2

Get a developer-friendly introduction to how Microsoft Teams is built. This section explains Teams architecture—channels, tabs, bots, messaging extensions, and Graph API—and shows how each component fits into the broader platform. A must-read before building your first bot.
2025-04-03

Why Build Bots for Microsoft Teams?|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 1.1

Discover why Microsoft Teams bots are transforming the workplace. This section explores the real-world impact of building bots in Teams, from automating tasks and integrating external services to enabling context-aware digital assistants. Learn how bots can save time, boost productivity, and bring automation into the flow of daily work.
2025-04-02