VS Code: Let it Cook Ep 12 – Beast Mode Activation and Usage
Visual Studio Code hosts Burke Holland and James Montemagno showcase ‘Beast mode’ in VS Code, discussing activation, usage, and productivity enhancements, including GitHub Copilot integration.
VS Code: Let it Cook Ep 12 – Beast Mode Activation and Usage
Hosts: Burke Holland (@burkeholland), James Montemagno (@jamesmontemagno)
Overview
In this episode, “Beast mode is here!”, Burke and James walk viewers through the brand new ‘Beast mode’ feature for Visual Studio Code. The segment includes:
- How to enable ‘Beast mode’ within VS Code
- Practical demonstrations and guidance on using the feature effectively
- Insights into how ‘Beast mode’ leverages tools like GitHub Copilot to supercharge the developer experience
Key Segments
- Introduction to Beast mode: What it is, who should use it, and typical scenarios
- Step-by-step activation: Guidance for turning on ‘Beast mode’ in settings or via command palette
- Hands-on demo: Real coding session, showing how Beast mode affects code suggestion, navigation, or other productivity busters
- Integration tips: How GitHub Copilot and other intelligent coding features complement Beast mode for enhanced code completion and suggestion workflows
- Q&A and Resources: The hosts answer community questions and direct users to additional resources
Resources
- Beast mode Blog
- GitHub Copilot documentation
- #vscode #beastmode #githubcopilot
Further Learning
Stay connected with Burke Holland and James Montemagno for updates on developer tools and VS Code enhancements.
For VS Code users looking to boost productivity, understanding Beast mode and GitHub Copilot integration can be transformative.