Bye AZ-204, hello AI-200: What you need to know about the new Azure developer certification

Short summary

Microsoft retires AZ-204 on July 31, 2026, replacing it with AI-200, which shifts focus from general Azure development to AI-powered applications with vector databases, RAG, and Kubernetes. The new exam requires Python and removes Blob Storage, API Management, and other legacy topics. New learners should skip AZ-204 and start with AI-200 directly.

• •AZ-204 Azure Developer certification retires July 31, 2026; replaced by AI-200 focused on AI-powered applications
• •AI-200 emphasizes vector databases, RAG patterns, Kubernetes, and Python; removes Blob Storage, API Management, Application Insights SDK
• •New learners should start with AI-200; only pursue AZ-204 if near completion (note: AI-200 still in beta, practice exams unavailable)

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