microsoft/ai-agents-for-beginners

Project overview

An 18-lesson course that teaches the fundamentals of building AI agents through written guides, videos, and Python code samples. It covers core topics from design patterns to production deployment using Microsoft Agent Framework.

Project type

MCP · AI Agent · RAG

Use cases

Automation · Learning & Education

Deployment

Refer to project documentation

License

MIT

Best for

• Developers and educators seeking a structured curriculum to learn or teach the fundamentals of building AI agents.
• Learners looking for written guides, videos, and Python code samples covering AI agent design patterns and deployment.

Key capabilities

• A structured course covering 18 distinct topics related to building AI agents, including intro, design patterns, RAG, and production deployment.
• Python code examples built using Microsoft Agent Framework with Microsoft Foundry.

Limitations and risks

• The repository includes 50+ language translations which significantly increase the download size.

Getting started

• Setup difficulty and the first success path are not documented. Learners should be prepared to navigate dependencies associated with Microsoft Agent Framework and Microsoft Foundry.

Evidence and sources

• GitHub project description: 18 Lessons to Get Started Building AI Agents
• README: A course teaching everything you need to know to start building AI Agents
• README: This course has lessons covering the fundamentals of building AI Agents.
• README: This repository includes 50+ language translations which significantly increases the download size.
• README: The code examples in these exercises utilize Microsoft Agent Framework with Microsoft Foundry Agent Service V2: - [Microsoft Foundry](https://aka.ms/ai-agents-beginners/ai-foundry…

Reviewed at: 2026-07-17T05:25:48Z