Burke Holland and James Montemagno walk through the new Beast mode in Visual Studio Code, offering practical insights for developers seeking enhanced workflows.

VS Code Beast Mode Explained

Featuring: Burke Holland (@burkeholland) and James Montemagno (@jamesmontemagno)

Visual Studio Code introduces a powerful new feature: Beast mode. In this episode, Burke Holland and James Montemagno break down how to enable Beast mode, walk through its key capabilities, and demonstrate practical uses for developers.

What is Beast Mode?

Beast mode is a productivity enhancement setting in VS Code designed to help developers code more efficiently. The hosts discuss when and why to use Beast mode, and highlight how it integrates with the broader VS Code ecosystem.

How to Enable Beast Mode

  • Navigate to settings in Visual Studio Code
  • Enable the ‘Beast mode’ toggle (see official blog post)
  • Optionally customize Beast mode preferences to suit your workflow

Using Beast Mode

  • Improved interface and keyboard shortcuts to speed up development
  • Tips and tricks from experienced developers on getting the most from Beast mode
  • How Beast mode works with extensions and other productivity features in VS Code

Resources

Note: For further details, visit the blog post linked above.

Conclusion

Beast mode in Visual Studio Code offers a new layer of productivity and customization for developers. The video showcases step-by-step guidance for making the most of this feature.