The Visual Studio Code extension for Azure AI Foundry allows users to perform much of their AI workflow directly within the VS Code environment. This includes:

• Access to code templates for faster development.
• Playground features to test and refine models.
• Seamless integration with other VS Code extensions and features, creating a cohesive and enhanced development experience.

The integration of Azure AI Foundry with Visual Studio Code simplifies and elevates the process of developing, deploying, and managing AI applications, making it an invaluable tool for enterprises and developers alike.

The key is Semantic Kernel’s was designed to easily allow AI models to evolve without full rewrites. When new models are created you can swap them out without rewriting the entire codebase. This allows you to leave your codebase, hooks, filters, and any plugins in place while you update to the latest model that drop.