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117. AI and the Future of Developer Documentation - with Alvin Ashcraft

117. AI and the Future of Developer Documentation - with Alvin Ashcraft

Update: 2025-11-10
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Rick and Oscar talk with Alvin Ashcroft, Senior Content Developer at Microsoft, about how AI is transforming developer documentation. Alvin explains how tools like Copilot and MCP servers help improve Microsoft’s technical content. They discuss the rise of local AI models, Windows AI APIs, and the shift toward open-source collaboration. Alvin also shares his career journey and passion for community-driven projects. 

About this episode, and Alvin Ashcraft in particular: you can find Alvin on LinkedIn and on his website. You can also buy his book here.

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117. AI and the Future of Developer Documentation - with Alvin Ashcraft

117. AI and the Future of Developer Documentation - with Alvin Ashcraft

Rick & Oscar with Alvin Ashcraft