We have implementet piplines for azure infrastructure and publishing azure function.
YAML and PowerShell scripts to ensure CI/CD.
Infrastructure as code:
We have created a pipeline for our Bicep code to handle the infrastructure in Azure.
Currently the infrastructure consists of:
Storage account
Webapp
Function App
Application insights
Pipeline to build and deploy the Azure Functions:
We have created a pipeline in Azure devops to build and publish the functions we are using in the canvas app. The build is triggered on code push to the “main” repository
With this blog post we are aiming for the Glossy Pixels badge
We will also argue that to have a consistent visual identity across all the games will create a good user experience, so this blog post should also be considered to count towards the Excellent User Experience category.
Logo
We created the logo first, to set the tone, find the colors and use this as a baseline in the visual identity.
Why do we bother creating this from scratch? Because it’s fun! 😀 And a bit retro to not use AI to generate everything?
We found a good picture of Princess Peach where she is in her battle gear. In our “Peaches Mini Games” world she is saving Mario – so we wanted her to look badass..
Implement the visual identity across the apps
The Power BI Scoreboard
The Hangman Game
Peaches Flight App
We will also make sure to implement this visual identity across the other websites and apps that we make as the solution progresses to make sure that the user feels that they are playing games in the same universe.
Choo choo! All aboard the star train to the microsoft cloud! The sole action of finding and identifing bananas is not enough. We need to alert people of the danger that has been detected in traffic before they can cause more harm.
Introducing the Banana Notifier Bot (BnB):
The BnB helps our users by sending teams notifications when bananas have been detected.It uses our notification API (which gets data from our banana-scanning app), Bing Maps API and Graph API with location data and timestamp.
Our Notification API also utilizes the SharePoint REST Api to fetch next of kin information from a SharePoint list. Lastly, we store all our banana findings in Dataverse using the Dataverse Web API. Utilizing a total of four (!) Microsoft APIs.
Power of the Shell – for building shell script for Azure DevOps pipeline for Azure Function deployment, Dataverse solutions, Power Pages and PCF control
We’re thrilled to share a major stride in our project’s evolution! Building upon our commitment to seamless communication, we’ve successfully implemented a CI/CD process for deploying updates to Azure Functions through Azure Pipelines.
This enhancement ensures that our real-time communication capabilities remain at the forefront of efficiency and reliability. With the newly established CI/CD pipeline, deploying updates to our Azure Functions is now a smooth and automated process. This means quicker turnaround times for improvements and features, allowing us to adapt swiftly to the dynamic needs of our users.
The Azure Pipelines integration not only amplifies the agility of our development process but also guarantees a consistent and reliable deployment of updates. As we continue to innovate and refine our project, this CI/CD implementation represents a pivotal step towards maintaining a cutting-edge and user-friendly experience.
We also covered the CI/CD for the dataverse solutions, portal and PCF control:
In the spirit of collaboration and efficiency, our project seamlessly integrates several third-party solutions to enhance its capabilities. At the forefront, we employ Hololenses, a #hip and mixed reality device that brings magic into our everyday lives.
#Thieving the great knowledge of OpenAI plays a vital role in our project, helping us define the materials needed to construct a table – and potentially bigger projects in the future. By tapping into OpenAI’s advanced AI capabilities, we empower our users to receive real-time insights and instructions, making the crafting process both intuitive and engaging.
Power Automate serves as the orchestrator behind the scenes, effortlessly connecting different components of our solution. From updating FinOps with material quantities to generating purchase orders and sales orders, Power Automate ensures a seamless flow of information.
As soon as the Hololens have detected the necessary materials and quantity, it triggers a flow in Power Automate:
The flow ships the information into FinOps to automatically generate purchase and sales orders to improve efficiency and to automate critical business processes. Further on, the sales order information travels back to the Power Automate and sends a response to OpenAI:
Using Function calling to OpenAI in combination with Power Automate we intend to claim the #Power User Love badge along with #Hipster for extensial use of hip technology and #Thieving Bastards for stealing the awesomeness of OpenAI!
This post has the topic within Most Extreme Business Value category
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At first glance, Peach Mini Games might seem like pure fun – a temporary escape from the realities of everyday life and an invitation to indulge into a dream. However, that’s where one truly misses the mark. When deeply exploring Peach Mini Games it is like stepping into a classic ‘Mullet’ situation: Business in the front, party in the back. Or maybe it is the other way around. Anyway…
You’re met with vibrant colors, pixel-perfection that would make anyone envious, and scalability smoother than a cat’s movement. But beneath this lies a complex tapestry of business value.
Hangman Through our Hangman game, one not only learns the player meanings of words but also how they are spelled. Research has shown that the use of Hangman for these purposes is highly effective. Studies indicate that this method is motivational for learning, providing a playful approach that makes it more engaging for participants. Additionally, research suggests that interactivity, such as actively participating in game-based learning like Hangman, can enhance vocabulary and spelling skills more effectively than traditional methods.
Quiz To complete the task of saving Mario, Princess Peach must pass a quiz. The quiz is integrated with ChatGPT and serves both as an entertaining and educational part of the game. At the same time, the concept is so versatile that it can be directly applied to create business value in the field of education.
Imagine a scenario where one configures a quiz within a specific subject area. Students can use this quiz to practice and identify knowledge gaps, while ensuring they rely on reliable sources. This setup provides teachers with control over information access, limiting students’ searches to a secure environment instead of allowing unrestricted internet browsing.
Statistics Similar to how the games described above can motivate learning, our PowerBI scoreboard can better equip teachers to understand what students know and what they need to work on, both on a group and individual level. The statistics can pinpoint specific areas that require more attention, ensuring teachers use their time effectively and work in a more data-driven manner.
In the vast landscape of the ACDC Hackathon event, there exists a lone adventurer, navigating the intricate realms of technology with only a keyboard and a dream. Meet David, a one-person team determined to conquer the challenges of solo development!
As fate would have it, our paths crossed, and we saw the spark of brilliance in David’s endeavors. Recognizing the potential for growth and innovation, we decided to extend a helping hand to our solo coder friend and include him in our team! Remarkable team spirit, don’t you think?
Plug N’ Play – for Dynamics 365 plugin that updates Mario for each support request based on the context using OpenAI
The Existential Risk – for AI decision making and work assignment without human involvment
Go With The Flow – for automating of the technician assignment
Crawler – for an innovative approach of searching for the right Mario technician
Sometimes Princesses are confused and don’t know where to start from when they have technical issues. So we are here to help them with AI! Princesses just need to add the description of the problem and the Dynamics Plugin will suggest Marios that are currently available and best match the case.
So the Princess creates a new support request, and that’s were plugin is triggered. The plugin sends the problem to OpenAI’s smart ChatGPT. The prompt: Given the following case description, rate its severity on a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 is minor and 4 is critical:
I seem to be having a bit of a predicament with our kingdom’s email system, and I’m in dire need of assistance. This morning, when I attempted to send out invitations for the upcoming royal ball, I noticed that none of my emails were being delivered. They seem to be stuck in the outbox, and no matter how many times I try to resend them, they simply won’t go through.
The result of the OpenAI request is the severity level, in our case it is 3. So the plugin is looking for Marios who can cope with this severity and assigns the case to this Mario. Also, plugin updates the details of the case:
It is an extraordinary way to search for an engineer, but also a risky for administrators of the support team, as AI is taking away their job! On the other hand – it follows the flow and automate the routine process, which is a major benefit for the business itself….
