AI is rapidly transforming the way we build and scale applications. For every .NET developer and architect, understanding the Azure AI ecosystem is now essential. Whether you’re working on natural language processing, computer vision, speech, or knowledge mining, Azure provides a rich set of AI services. These services are ready to integrate directly into your apps. From building intelligent chatbots with Azure OpenAI to extracting insights from documents using Document Intelligence, each service is tailored for specific needs and tightly integrated with the Azure platform. To simplify this landscape, here is a simple mind map of core Azure AI services along with their key use cases.
It’s a developer-friendly reference that highlights what service to use, where, and how. Whether you’re exploring generative AI or embedding intelligent search into your apps, this map is a great starting point. Dive in, explore, and let your apps think smarter!
Exploring the .NET Ecosystem: A Visual Mind Map
Azure AI continues to grow with advanced offerings like Model Inference, and AI Agent Services for generative and agent-based solutions. The services in this mind map represent the core building blocks most developers and architects rely on in real-world scenarios. You can access these services individually or through the unified Azure AI Services endpoint. Mastering these fundamentals is the first step to unlocking the full potential of AI on Azure
