This post shows how to add an AI assistant plugin to Backstage that lets internal developers chat with their own domain data using Azure AI Foundry Agents. We cover agent concepts, minimal API usage, plugin structure (frontend + lightweight backend proxy), security (secrets & identity), and deployment guidance. 1. Why an AI Chat Plugin in… Continue reading Building Backstage AI Chat Plugin with Azure AI Foundry Agents
Category: API-Management
Backstage on Azure Container Apps with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Authentication
End-to-end guide: containerizing Backstage, provisioning Azure resources (with Bicep & CLI), enabling Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD) sign-in, managing secrets, scaling, observing, troubleshooting, and cleaning up — all aligned with current Azure best practices (managed identities, least privilege, and no hard‑coded secrets). Why Backstage + Azure Container Apps Backstage centralizes your internal developer portal (catalog,… Continue reading Backstage on Azure Container Apps with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Authentication
Measuring API Latency & Throughput with k6
Modern API platforms live and die by their tail latency. Your users do not care that the “average” response time is fine if 5% of requests are 10× slower. This post walks through using k6 to benchmark Azure API Management (APIM) backed APIs, first with a basic latency script and then with per‑request telemetry streamed into Azure… Continue reading Measuring API Latency & Throughput with k6
Blue-Green and Canary Releases with Zero-Downtime for Azure Functions Flex Consumption with APIM
This solution demonstrates the power of combining multiple Azure services to create sophisticated deployment patterns. As Azure Functions Flex Consumption matures, this approach provides a solid foundation that can be easily adapted when native deployment slots become available. The Challenge: Deployment Slots Without Slots Azure Functions on the Consumption plan has long provided deployment slots,… Continue reading Blue-Green and Canary Releases with Zero-Downtime for Azure Functions Flex Consumption with APIM
Azure Bot Service & Microsoft Teams – Architecture and Message Flow
Some time ago, I shared my experience building a secure bot using the Azure Bot Service and Bot Framework. Since then, I’ve frequently received questions about how the underlying system works. In this post, I’ll walk through the internal architecture of the Azure Bot Service—covering the key components, message flow, and supporting services—to provide a… Continue reading Azure Bot Service & Microsoft Teams – Architecture and Message Flow
Building a Secure Azure Bot for Microsoft Teams
Integrating bots with Microsoft Teams is a powerful way to improve collaboration and automate workflows. However, ensuring secure access, network isolation, and controlled data flows is crucial, especially in sensitive environments like financial or healthcare applications. In this blog post, I'll walk through a secure setup I recently implemented, showcasing how to create an Azure… Continue reading Building a Secure Azure Bot for Microsoft Teams
Enhancing Azure DevOps with an AI-Powered Backlog Copilot
In the fast-paced world of software development, managing a product backlog effectively can be a challenge. Product owners, scrum masters, and developers often spend valuable time refining user stories, generating tasks, and organizing features. What if we could leverage the power of AI to automate these processes and make backlog management more efficient? Note: The… Continue reading Enhancing Azure DevOps with an AI-Powered Backlog Copilot
Creating Custom Widget for Managing Client Secrets in APIM Developer Portal
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, secure and efficient management of client credentials is paramount. Azure API Management (APIM) provides a robust platform for managing APIs, enabling organizations to expose and protect their services. Integrating Azure Active Directory B2C (Azure AD B2C) with the APIM Developer Portal allows API consumers to sign in and manage… Continue reading Creating Custom Widget for Managing Client Secrets in APIM Developer Portal
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