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Choosing the right path and approach to extending Microsoft 365 Copilot can be a challenging decision. This module provided a comprehensive overview of the different extensibility options, including using declarative agents, custom engine agents, plugins, and connectors.

By understanding the specific needs and goals of their projects, you can now make informed decisions on whether to use the existing orchestrator or build a custom engine agent. You should now have a good understanding of various development tools and methods, whether you’re professional developer or have little to no experience with code. Additionally, you learned about the importance of applying data privacy and security practices when developing extensions for Copilot.

With this knowledge, you should be better equipped to choose the most suitable approach for extending Microsoft 365 Copilot, ensuring that your solutions are effective, secure, and aligned with your specific requirements.

After completing this module, you should now be able to:

  • Decide whether to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot using its existing orchestrator or to build a custom engine agent, based on their specific needs and goals.
  • Gain insights into the various development tools and methods available, whether they prefer pro-code or low-code/no-code solutions, and how to set up their development environment for building these extensions.
  • Understand the different ways to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot, including using declarative agents, custom engine agents, plugins, and connectors.
  • Explain data privacy and security considerations for developing each extensibility option.

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