Agent Framework Overview ↗

Editorial Notes

Microsoft Agent Framework is the enterprise-grade convergence of AutoGen (multi-agent conversations) and Semantic Kernel (production middleware). If you’re evaluating orchestration frameworks for a team that needs persistence, telemetry, Azure integration, and multi-language support (Python + .NET), this is where Microsoft is consolidating. The key differentiator from open-source alternatives like LangGraph or CrewAI is the enterprise runtime: session-based state management, middleware pipeline, and first-party Azure Functions hosting. Read the migration guide from AutoGen if you have existing AutoGen code.