Join Jeff Fritz’s .NET AI Bootcamp and Aspire Workshop - Sponsored by Iron Software

This July, thousands of developers will tune in for two free, full-day virtual events hosted by Jeff Fritz: the .NET AI Bootcamp (July 18) and the .NET 9 Aspire Workshop (July 25).

Whether you're integrating AI or building scalable cloud-native applications, these workshops offer live coding, practical examples, and expert guidance. The AI Bootcamp will walk you through using real LLM features in .NET, while the Aspire Workshop will help you modernize your architecture with Microsoft’s latest cloud-ready stack.

Proudly sponsored by Iron Software, these sessions are part of our continued support for the innovation and collaboration that define the .NET developer community.

Why Jeff Fritz Hosts These Workshops

Jeff Fritz’s annual live streams offer more than typical video sessions, they provide interactive, real-time coding experiences focused on real-world challenges faced by developers today. Whether attending live via Twitch or viewing the recording afterward, participants gain actionable knowledge designed to be implemented immediately.

Through live Q\&A, clear explanations, and hands-on demonstrations delivered in his well-recognized presentation style, Jeff fosters a learning environment that is both engaging and practical for professionals working with .NET technologies.

What You'll Learn

AI That's Actually Useful in Your App

AI isn't just about answering questions. Jeff will demonstrate how to integrate AI into your applications in ways that genuinely improve user experience. Rather than treating AI as a separate feature bolted onto your app, you'll learn to weave intelligent capabilities directly into your workflows. Jeff talks about showing practical approaches for using AI to provide smarter feature recommendations, automate complex decision-making processes, and enhance user interactions without depending on external APIs that could introduce latency or reliability issues.

The workshop goes far beyond simple chatbot implementations. You'll see real-world examples of AI that solves actual business problems, from intelligent data processing to predictive user interface adjustments that make your applications more intuitive and responsive.

Modern Development with .NET Aspire

.NET Aspire represents a significant shift in how we approach cloud-native application development. It's designed to help developers build applications that are not just functional, but observable, scalable, and ready for production environments from day one. At the webinar, Jeff will walk you through the practical aspects of integrating Aspire into your development workflow, showing how it can transform both new projects and existing applications.

One of Aspire's greatest strengths is its brownfield-friendly approach. You don't need to start from scratch to benefit from its capabilities. You'll learn to build distributed applications with minimal configuration overhead, eliminating the boilerplate code that typically accompanies complex system architectures.

Why You Should Attend

This workshop is designed for developers who recognize that the landscape of .NET development is rapidly evolving and want to stay ahead of the curve. If you're working with .NET and find yourself curious about how modern cloud-native principles can be applied to your applications, this workshop offers practical insights that go beyond theoretical discussions.

The content is particularly valuable for developers who are responsible for building and maintaining applications that need to scale, whether you're dealing with growing user bases, increasing data loads, or expanding feature sets. Jeff's approach focuses on real-world implementation challenges, making this workshop especially relevant for those who have tried to integrate similar technologies before and encountered obstacles.

Technical leads and architects will find the workshop useful for understanding how .NET Aspire can simplify the complexity inherent in distributed systems. Rather than juggling multiple tools and configurations, you'll learn how Aspire provides a cohesive approach to managing service discovery, telemetry, and orchestration within the .NET ecosystem.

The workshop format emphasizes hands-on learning through live coding and interactive problem-solving. If you learn best by seeing concepts applied in real time, with the ability to ask questions and see immediate clarifications, this approach will be far more effective than traditional tutorial formats. Jeff's teaching style combines technical depth with practical application, ensuring that you leave with actionable knowledge rather than just theoretical understanding.

This isn't just theory, it's knowledge you'll use the next time you open your IDE.

Why Not Just Build It Yourself?

Jeff addresses a common question many developers ask: “Can’t I just build this myself?”

Sure, you could but Jeff urges you to consider the bigger picture. Building your own PDF generator, OCR engine, or barcode reader might seem doable on the surface, but what about:

• Supporting and maintaining it long-term?
• Keeping up with evolving standards and edge cases?
• Debugging obscure issues that only emerge in production?

Jeff emphasizes that while developers often feel confident recreating functionality, they rarely account for the full cost, time, expertise, and ongoing maintenance. Mature third-party libraries come with deep functionality, active support, and the expertise of teams who’ve already solved these complex problems.

His advice: focus on what makes your application unique, and rely on proven tools like IronPDF to handle the infrastructure and functionality that’s already been built, tested, and optimized by others.

“If the cost of building it exceeds the value of simply licensing a trusted solution - you’re not saving time, you’re losing it.”

Learn. Code. Win Stuff.

Did we mention there are Amazon gift cards up for grabs during the workshop streams, courtesy of our supporting partners? While you level up your skills, you might just win something too.

Save the Date: Join Jeff Fritz

.NET AI Bootcamp – Friday, July 18, 2025
A full-day session exploring how to integrate practical AI features into your .NET applications.
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
Watch it live on twitch.tv/csharpfritz.

.NET Aspire Workshop – Friday, July 25, 2025
Learn how to modernize your application architecture with .NET Aspire through real-world demos and guidance.
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
Watch it live on twitch.tv/csharpfritz.

This summer, you'll have the chance to dive deep into:

• Practical AI in .NET - Learn to build AI features that actually matter
• Modern App Development with .NET Aspire - Master cloud-native development with real-world examples

The workshop will be streamed live on both YouTube and Twitch, featuring interactive Q&A sessions, community engagement, live coding demonstrations, and even prizes throughout the day.

Whether you're looking to modernize your existing applications or explore the cutting edge of .NET development, this workshop will provide the practical knowledge and hands-on experience you need to take your skills to the next level.