Agent Framework vs Semantic Kernel?

[dceravigupta]

What is the difference between the two frameworks?

[ekzhu]

Please read the migration guide for Semantic Kernel users for key differences: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/agent-framework/migration-guide/from-semantic-kernel/?pivots=programming-language-csharp

[dceravigupta]

@ekzhu does that mean Microsoft will deprecate Semantic Kernel framework down the line?

[moonbox3]

You can think of Agent Framework as "SK 2.0." We are still supporting SK v1.X with bug fixes and security patches. There's no deprecation plan for SK at this time.

[gunpal5]

@moonbox3 I am architecting new desktop app. can I rely on this framework? would it be dropped like Semantic Kernel next year?