‘Microsoft Developer’ introduces the Budget Bytes series, showing practical ways to build real AI-powered apps with Azure SQL Database while keeping costs under $25.

Build Powerful AI Apps for Under $25 with Azure SQL Database

Budget Bytes is a new series for developers focused on creating practical, AI-powered applications affordably using Azure SQL Database. This series is aimed at budget-conscious builders who value real-world deployment over experimentation.

What You'll Learn

• How to Ground AI in Your Own Data: Leverage Azure Foundry in combination with Azure SQL Database to ensure AI interacts meaningfully with your real data.
• Building Full-Stack AI Apps: Step-by-step guides on creating apps powered by Copilot and Azure SQL, with architecture walkthroughs that show end-to-end solutions for less than $10.
• Agentic RAG Architectures: Explore Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns with Azure SQL, Azure Container Apps, and Static Web Apps for intelligent, scalable solutions.
• AI Agent Development with Copilot Studio: Learn to build and deploy AI agents integrated with your data storage and app logic.
• Cost Transparency: Each episode includes detailed, honest breakdowns of infrastructure costs and usage calculations, so you can clearly see how to stay within a tight budget.

Upcoming Topics

• Connecting Copilot and Copilot Studio with Azure SQL Database for interactive, data-rich experiences
• Hands-on demos that show responsible, real-world AI development without needing large investments
• Fireside chats with product leaders on the economics and strategies for modern, affordable applications

Who is This For?

Whether you're a student, startup, small business, or experienced developer, this series shows how modern Microsoft cloud technologies can help you build smarter, more cost-effective apps.

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