chore: downmerge from main to dev

Author: Avijit-Microsoft

README.md

@@ -74,6 +74,8 @@ Follow the quick deploy steps on the deployment guide to deploy this solution to
 
 > **Note:** This solution accelerator requires **Azure Developer CLI (azd) version 1.18.0 or higher**. Please ensure you have the latest version installed before proceeding with deployment. [Download azd here](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/developer/azure-developer-cli/install-azd).
 
+> **Note:** This solution accelerator also requires **Bicep CLI version 0.33.0 or higher** for compiling infrastructure templates. [Install Bicep](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-resource-manager/bicep/install).
+
 [Click here to launch the deployment guide](./docs/DEPLOYMENT.md)
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docs/AVMPostDeploymentGuide.md

@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ Ensure the following tools are installed on your machine:
 |------|---------|---------------|
 | PowerShell | v7.0+ | [Install PowerShell](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell?view=powershell-7.5) |
 | Azure CLI | v2.50+ | [Install Azure CLI](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/install-azure-cli) |
+| Bicep CLI | v0.33.0+ | [Install Bicep](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-resource-manager/bicep/install) |
 | Python | 3.11+ | [Download Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/) |
 | Git | Latest | [Download Git](https://git-scm.com/downloads) |
 

docs/AZD_DEPLOYMENT.md

@@ -34,6 +34,16 @@ This guide covers deploying the Content Generation Solution Accelerator using Az
    python3 --version
    ```
 
+5. **Bicep CLI** v0.33.0 or higher (for compiling infrastructure templates)
+   ```bash
+   # Install or upgrade via Azure CLI (upgrade ensures an existing older Bicep is bumped to the required version)
+   az bicep install
+   az bicep upgrade
+
+   # Verify installation
+   az bicep version
+   ```
+
 ### Azure Requirements
 
 - An Azure subscription with the following permissions:

docs/DEPLOYMENT.md

@@ -105,7 +105,8 @@ If you're not using one of the above options for opening the project, then you'l
 
 1. Make sure the following tools are installed:
     - [PowerShell](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell?view=powershell-7.5) <small>(v7.0+)</small> - available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
-    - [Azure Developer CLI (azd)](https://aka.ms/install-azd) <small>(v1.15.0+)</small>
+    - [Azure Developer CLI (azd)](https://aka.ms/install-azd) <small>(v1.18.0+)</small>
+    - [Bicep CLI](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-resource-manager/bicep/install) <small>(v0.33.0+)</small>
     - [Python 3.11+](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
     - [Node.js 18+](https://nodejs.org/)
     - [Docker Desktop](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/)