Building AI-Ready Repositories with GitHub Copilot in Azure DevOps

Building AI-Ready Repositories with GitHub Copilot in Azure DevOps Why “AI-Ready” Repositories Matter Many engineering organizations are experimenting with AI tools like GitHub Copilot, but adoption often stalls after the initial excitement. Teams install the tool, developers try it, and then results vary widely across repositories. Some teams see productivity gains while others abandon it because suggestions are inconsistent or conflict with architectural standards. The root cause is usually not the AI tool itself. It is the repository. ...

March 10, 2026 · 6 min · 1192 words · Josh Gray

Exploring Scalar as a Modern Alternative to Swagger for .NET APIs

Exploring Scalar as a Modern Alternative to Swagger for .NET APIs Recently, I’ve been exploring different API documentation tooling. While Swagger (Swashbuckle) has long been the standard for OpenAPI documentation in .NET, I discovered an interesting alternative: Scalar. This article shares my experience implementing Scalar and why it might be worth considering for your next .NET API project. What is Scalar? Scalar is a modern, open-source API documentation tool that generates beautiful, interactive documentation from your OpenAPI specifications. Unlike traditional tools that can feel heavyweight, Scalar takes a streamlined approach with an emphasis on: ...

February 21, 2026 · 7 min · 1391 words · Josh Gray