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Generative AI for Beginners - Java Edition

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Topic: Using AI Products

Language: English

  • Events in this Series:
  • 4

Unlock the power of generative AI in your Java applications with this hands-on, four-part series designed for developers at all levels. From foundational concepts to advanced integration patterns, you'll explore how to build intelligent, responsible, and production-ready AI solutions using Java. Each episode combines practical exercises with real-world use cases, leveraging tools like GitHub Codespaces, Azure OpenAI, Spring AI, and more.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Core concepts of Large Language Models (LLMs), embeddings, and tokenization
  • How to build and deploy AI-powered Java applications
  • Techniques like completions, chat flows, function calling, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Integrating tools and services using Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • Best practices for responsible AI, including content filtering, bias detection, and compliance

Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your AI expertise, this series equips you with the skills to innovate confidently with Java and generative AI.

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Aug

27

Wednesday

2025

Generative AI for Beginners - Java Edition - Getting Started

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC)

Learn the fundamentals of integrating generative AI into Java applications. We'll cover Large Language Models, tokens, embeddings, and set up your development environment. Build your first AI-powered application with hands-on exercises using GitHub Codespaces—no local setup required. You'll learn: LLM concepts GitHub Models and Azure OpenAI setup Spring AI integration patterns Building your first AI Java application

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Topic: Using AI Products

Language: English

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Sep

03

Wednesday

2025

Core Generative AI Techniques Every Java Developer Needs

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC)

Explore the fundamental techniques that power AI applications. This session covers completions and chat flows, function calling to connect AI with external tools, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for document-based AI, and responsible AI safety measures. Through hands-on examples you'll learn to implement these patterns in production Java applications. You'll Learn: Streaming completions and conversation management Function calling with JSON schemas RAG pattern for document Q&A Content filtering and safety handling

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Topic: Using AI Products

Language: English

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Sep

10

Wednesday

2025

Building Chat, Stories, and Smart Tools with Java

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC)

Learn the fundamentals of integrating generative AI into Java applications. We'll cover Large Language Models, tokens, embeddings, and set up your development environment. Build your first AI-powered application with hands-on exercises using GitHub Codespaces—no local setup required. You'll learn: LLM concepts GitHub Models and Azure OpenAI setup Spring AI integration patterns Building your first AI Java application

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Topic: Using AI Products

Language: English

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Sep

17

Wednesday

2025

Responsible AI - Java Edition

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC)

Implement responsible AI practices in Java applications. Using GitHub Models' and Azure's safety features, learn content filtering, bias detection, and Microsoft's Responsible AI principles. Essential session for deploying trustworthy AI solutions in production environments. You'll Learn: Content filtering and safety testing Responsible AI implementation patterns Production deployment guidelines Compliance and governance practices

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Topic: Using AI Products

Language: English

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