# Learning + reading

> Learning and reading resources that sit above any one platform: industry news, research, science, free courses and how LLMs work, with links into the community and learning sections of each Microsoft platform.

Source: https://ali.id.au/practices/learning/ (last edited 2026-10-12)

- [News and reading](https://ali.id.au/practices/learning/reading/index.md): Industry news, research, science and courses
- [Learning AI](https://ali.id.au/practices/learning/ai/index.md): How LLMs actually work, from first principles

## Communities by platform

* [Communities](/platforms/m365-sharepoint/communities/) - M365 news, conferences, bloggers and YouTube
* [SharePoint power users](/platforms/m365-sharepoint/power-user/) - training, tips and examples
* [Power Platform](/platforms/power-platform-d365/power-platform/) - learning paths, creators and forums
* [Fabric + Power BI](/platforms/power-platform-d365/fabric-power-bi/#community-resources) - YouTube creators, forums and DAX
* [Business Central](/platforms/power-platform-d365/business-central/#community) - blogs, forums and events
* [Communities I run](/communities/) - subreddits, Discord and the Melbourne user group