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From chaos to clarity - Using GitHub Copilot agents to improve developer workflows
In this article, author Chris Reddington demonstrates approaches to setting up the Copilot coding agent effectively. The content guides developers through customizing instructions and outlining essential setup steps to maximize Copilot’s potential, ensuring more accurate and valuable coding assistance.
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Great to see how San Francisco is equipping its employees with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Thank you, Daniel Lurie for leading the way!
Authored by stclarke, this article highlights San Francisco’s recent initiative to provide its employees with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. With Daniel Lurie at the helm, the city is focusing on leveraging advanced digital tools to improve workplace productivity and collaboration. The piece acknowledges leadership efforts and celebrates San Francisco’s proactive approach to technology-driven transformation.
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Security Copilot capabilities in Microsoft Intune and Entra now generally available
In this article, author stclarke discusses the general availability of Security Copilot capabilities within Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra. The announcement highlights how these integrations bring enhanced AI-driven security automation, streamlined threat management, and compliance capabilities directly into Microsoft’s security and management platforms.
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Code review in the age of AI - Why developers will always own the merge button
Author Elle Shwer discusses the evolving role of GitHub Copilot in assisting with code merging processes, while emphasizing that ultimate control stays with developers. The article offers insights into how intelligent tools can support but not replace human judgement during critical development workflows.
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Model Context Protocol (MCP) support in VS Code is generally available
Authored by Allison, this article highlights the availability of Model Context Protocol (MCP) for GitHub Copilot in VS Code production environments. The piece discusses how MCP empowers GitHub Copilot to integrate with external tools and data sources, enhancing developer workflows and productivity.
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Start and track GitHub Copilot coding agent sessions from Visual Studio Code
In this article, Allison introduces the GitHub Copilot coding agent, a feature that enables developers to delegate coding tasks to Copilot. This allows Copilot to handle work in the background, enhancing productivity by letting developers focus on other aspects of their projects.
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From retail to cybersecurity, Malaysians are gaining skills and confidence to succeed with AI
In this article, stclarke discusses how Malaysians across industries such as retail and cybersecurity are adopting AI to build skills and drive success.
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AI chatbot supporting victims-survivors of domestic violence wins UN Global AI for Good Impact Award
In this article, author stclarke highlights a significant achievement: an AI chatbot designed to support victims-survivors of domestic violence has won the UN Global AI for Good Impact Award.
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GitHub Copilot coding agent now uses one premium request per session
In this article, Allison explores the capabilities of GitHub Copilot as a coding agent for developers. She highlights how Copilot enables teams to efficiently tackle technical debt, resolve bugs, and even implement new features at scale by delegating tasks to the AI-driven assistant.
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AI at Work - Look for employees who excel at how they learn to think, learn and adapt
In this article, author stclarke examines how the evolving workplace, influenced by AI, increasingly values employees who are strong in adaptive thinking, learning, and the ability to pivot.
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New Copilot Chat features now generally available on GitHub
In this article, Allison discusses the latest development regarding Copilot Chat features on GitHub.
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Choosing the right AI path for your business - A practical guide for leaders
In this article, author stclarke presents a practical guide for business leaders who are considering implementing AI in their organizations. The piece focuses on helping decision-makers choose the best AI path for their unique business needs.
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Reasoning reimagined - Introducing Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning
In this article, stclarke presents an overview of the newly launched Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning, a Microsoft AI development aimed at reimagining reasoning capabilities in software systems.
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Delegate tasks to Copilot coding agent from the GitHub MCP server
In this article, Allison introduces a recent update to the GitHub MCP server, highlighting the addition of a powerful tool that allows users to delegate tasks to the GitHub Copilot coding agent.
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Microsoft unveils Elevate, putting people first in AI transformation
In this article, stclarke discusses Microsoft’s launch of Elevate, a new initiative aimed at ensuring people are central to the AI transformation process.
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Copilot coding agent now supports remote MCP servers
The article by Allison introduces the new functionality in GitHub Copilot’s coding agent, focusing on the integration of remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
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Beyond prompt crafting - How to be a better partner for your AI pair programmer
In this article, Christopher Harrison discusses the importance of providing proper context to Copilot, Microsoft’s AI pair programming tool, to ensure high-quality code suggestions.
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Copilot code review now generally available on GitHub Mobile
In this article, Allison introduces the general availability of Copilot code review within the GitHub Mobile app, marking a significant enhancement for developers on the go.
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AFT to launch National Academy for AI Instruction with Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic and United Federation of Teachers
In a recent announcement, stclarke covers the launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction spearheaded by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in collaboration with Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, and the United Federation of Teachers.
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Weekly AI & Tech News Roundup: July 1–8, 2025
Here’s your roundup of the most significant news and updates in AI, technology, and developer tools from July 1 to July 8, 2025.
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How Special Olympics is using Copilot to empower its organization and athletes
In this article, stclarke examines how Special Olympics is harnessing the power of Copilot to boost the efficiency of its organization and enhance the experiences of its athletes.
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New e-book teaches how to build an AI-powered security operations center
In this article, stclarke discusses the release of a new e-book that serves as a comprehensive guide for building an AI-powered security operations center (SOC).
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How startups are using AI to support healthcare providers and patients
This article, written by stclarke, delves into the innovative ways startups are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to benefit healthcare providers and patients. The focus is on leveraging technology to address key challenges and improve outcomes for both professionals and recipients of healthcare services.
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DepEd and Microsoft expand AI-powered literacy initiatives across the Philippines
In this article, author stclarke reports on the partnership between the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines and Microsoft to expand AI-powered literacy initiatives throughout the country.
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Agents page for GitHub Copilot coding agent
In this article, Allison explores how the GitHub Copilot coding agent, recently unveiled in public preview, revolutionizes developer workflows.
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Copilot coding agent now has its own web browser
In a recent update, Allison highlights that GitHub Copilot’s coding agent, now available in public preview, includes built-in web browsing powered by the Playwright MCP server.
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Copilot code review - Better handling of large pull requests
In this article, Allison outlines significant enhancements to Copilot code review, emphasizing improvements in managing and reviewing large pull requests—particularly those involving over 20 files.
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5 ways to transform your workflow using GitHub Copilot and MCP
In this article, Klint Finley discusses five practical MCP use cases that can help streamline your development workflow and enhance overall productivity.
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Rising star - Meet Dylan, our youngest security researcher
In this article, stclarke introduces readers to Dylan, celebrated as the youngest security researcher at Source.
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Copilot updates in Power BI - More ways to see, learn from and ask about your report data
In this article, stclarke explores the latest updates to Copilot within Power BI, highlighting how these advancements offer more ways for users to interact with, learn from, and ask questions about their report data.
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From idea to PR - A guide to GitHub Copilot’s agentic workflows
In this article, Chris Reddington explores how developers can leverage GitHub Copilot’s agentic coding agent, its chat modes, and the remote MCP server to efficiently transform issues into thoroughly tested pull requests.
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Podcast - Microsoft EVP Rajesh Jha on leading with courage in the AI era
In a recent podcast highlighted by author stclarke, Microsoft Executive Vice President Rajesh Jha shares insights on leading organizations in the rapidly evolving era of artificial intelligence.
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Jasper Sleet - North Korean remote IT workers’ evolving tactics to infiltrate organizations
In this article, stclarke discusses the latest strategies employed by North Korean remote IT workers aiming to infiltrate organizations globally.
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We’re teaming up with the Premier League to bring one billion-plus fans closer than ever to the game they love.
In this article, stclarke announces an exciting new partnership between Source and the Premier League, aiming to bring more than one billion football fans even closer to the sport they cherish.
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Copilot search now on GitHub Docs
In this article, Allison introduces readers to the enhanced Copilot search experience on GitHub Docs, highlighting its effectiveness in resolving common queries.
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What’s new in Azure AI Foundry | June 2025
In this article, Nick Brady explores the newest updates to Azure AI Foundry announced for June 2025.
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GitHub Copilot in Xcode - Explore with Copilot Vision, custom instructions, and locale response support
In this article, Allison discusses the latest update to GitHub Copilot for Xcode, focusing on the new Copilot Vision feature that introduces image uploads in the chat interface.
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Announcing Model Context Protocol Support (preview) in Azure AI Foundry Agent Service
In this article, Linda Li discusses how generative-AI agents can reach their full potential by accessing tools and specialized knowledge across different backends.
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GitHub Copilot coding agent is available for Copilot Pro users in public preview
In this article, Allison discusses the recent update for GitHub Copilot Pro users, introducing the ability to delegate coding tasks to Copilot, which can now run in the background using a new coding agent.
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Better Models, Smarter Defaults - Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-4.1, and More Control in Visual Studio
In this article, Rhea Patel explores the latest enhancements to the Copilot experience in Visual Studio, bringing significant improvements for developers.
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Improved attachments and larger context in Copilot Chat in public preview
In this article, Allison discusses the latest enhancements to GitHub Copilot Chat, focusing on new attachment features and expanded context limits for users.
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Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4 are now generally available in GitHub Copilot
In this article, Allison discusses the integration of Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4 models into GitHub Copilot, marking a significant enhancement for AI-driven software development.
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From pair to peer programmer - Our vision for agentic workflows in GitHub Copilot
In this article, Tim Rogers discusses how AI agents within GitHub Copilot are transforming the developer experience by not just assisting, but actively solving problems with advanced reasoning.
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Semantic Kernel Python Gets a Major Vector Store Upgrade
In this article, Eduard van Valkenburg introduces a major update to Semantic Kernel Python’s vector store APIs with version 1.34.
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GitHub Copilot coding agent is now available for Copilot Business users
In this article, Allison discusses the recent public preview launch of GitHub Copilot’s coding agent, aimed at users with Copilot Pro+ and Copilot Enterprise subscriptions.
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Why developer expertise matters more than ever in the age of AI
In this article, Laura Lindeman explores how AI tools can accelerate coding but stresses that a developer’s true value lies in understanding why code works.
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GitHub Desktop 3.5 — GitHub Copilot commit message generation now generally available
In this article, Allison introduces the general availability of GitHub Desktop 3.5, describing it as a significant milestone for the tool. The article highlights the key improvements and features added in this recent release.
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codex-mini - Fast, Scalable Code Generation for the CLI Era
In this article authored by Ananya Bishnoi, Anthony Mocny, and Govind Kamtamneni, the launch of Azure OpenAI’s codex-mini for general availability is announced.
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o-series Updates - New o3 pricing and o3-pro in Azure AI Foundry
In this article, Sanjeev Jagtap and Anthony Mocny introduce o3-pro, the latest reasoning model from Azure OpenAI now available in Azure AI Foundry.
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GitHub Copilot Spaces - Bring the right context to every suggestion
In this article, Andrea Griffiths explains how to create your first space and begin customizing Copilot to suit your team’s unique coding styles and workflows.
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Agent mode is now generally available with MCP support
In this article by Rhea Patel, Filisha Shah, and Allie Barry, the authors introduce the general availability of Copilot’s agent mode in the Visual Studio June update.
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5 tips for using GitHub Copilot with issues to boost your productivity
In this summary, we explore an article by Klint Finley that highlights advances in AI-driven tools aimed at easing the workflow for developers.
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Next edit suggestions available in Visual Studio
In this article, Simona Liao explores the specialized capabilities of GitHub Copilot, particularly its gray text feature for code completions. Copilot is best known for autocompleting unfinished code and suggesting template snippets, streamlining the initial process of writing new code.
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Enhancing Plugin Metadata Management with SemanticPluginForge
In this article, Likhan Siddiquee examines the importance of flexibility and adaptability in modern software development, focusing on effective plugin metadata management.
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Smarter SK Agents with Contextual Function Selection
In this article, Sergey Menshykh delves into a significant enhancement for AI development: the Contextual Function Selection feature within the Semantic Kernel Agent Framework.
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Enhancing Conversational Agents with Azure AI Language Conversational Language Understanding and Custom Question Answering
In this article, peytonfraser explores recent advancements designed to empower the agent design experience. The article describes new features and updates introduced this week, placing a specific focus on the intent triage agent and the exact question-answering agent, which leverage Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) and Custom Question Answering (CQA) technologies.
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The Future of Semantic Kernel - A Commitment to Innovation and Collaboration
This article by Evan Mattson, Mark Wallace, and Nick Brady discusses Microsoft’s Semantic Kernel, which serves as the company’s main framework for enterprise AI orchestration.
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Go from prompt to playback with Sora from Azure OpenAI in the video playground in Azure AI Foundry
In this article, Thasmika Gokal introduces the video playground feature in Azure AI Foundry, highlighting its utility for developers working with state-of-the-art video generation models.
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Code quicker with Azure AI Foundry playgrounds and Visual Studio Code
In a recent article, Thasmika Gokal introduces the “Open in VS Code” workflow, featured as part of the Azure AI Foundry extension for Visual Studio Code.
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Semantic Kernel and Microsoft.Extensions.AI - Better Together, Part 2
In this summary, you’ll delve into Roger Barreto’s exploration of integrating Microsoft.Extensions.AI with Semantic Kernel, specifically targeting non-agent scenarios.
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Azure AI Foundry MCP Server May 2025 Update - Adding Models, Knowledge & Evaluation
In this article by Farzad Sunavala, SeokJin Han, and Saumil, the major expansion of Azure AI Foundry MCP Server is discussed, focusing on new features that enhance developer experience.
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Introducing New Tools and Features in the Responses API in Azure AI Foundry
In this article, Rafal Rutyna explores how Microsoft’s new Responses API establishes a modern standard for AI development on Azure.
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Semantic Kernel - Multi-agent Orchestration
In this article, Tao Chen and Chris Rickman discuss the advancements in AI development, particularly with the introduction of Semantic Kernel’s multi-agent orchestration framework.
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Semantic Kernel and Microsoft.Extensions.AI - Better Together, Part 1
In this article, author Roger Barreto introduces readers to the beginning of a series focused on the integration between Microsoft Semantic Kernel and Microsoft.Extensions.AI, aiming to clarify their roles and demonstrate best practices.
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Transitioning to new Extensions AI IEmbeddingGenerator interface
In this article, Roger Barreto discusses the significant changes underway in Semantic Kernel as it migrates its core abstractions to Microsoft.Extensions.AI, enhancing how developers engage with AI services on the .NET platform.
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Vector Data Extensions are now Generally Available (GA)
Authors Wes Steyn and Shay Rojansky introduce the release of Microsoft.Extensions.VectorData.Abstractions, a new foundational library for handling vector data in artificial intelligence applications.
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Faster .NET Upgrades Powered by GitHub Copilot
In this article, author McKenna Barlow introduces readers to the latest offering from GitHub: Copilot app modernization – Upgrade for .NET. The main focus is on how this new public preview leverages AI to streamline the otherwise challenging process of upgrading legacy .NET applications.
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Semantic Kernel - Package previews, Graduations & Deprecations
Sophia Lagerkrans-Pandey and Sergey Menshykh provide an overview of the latest improvements and ongoing clean-up efforts within the Semantic Kernel .NET codebase.
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Agent mode has arrived in preview for Visual Studio
In this article, Katie Savage and Aaron Yim discuss the new Agent mode feature available in Visual Studio 17.14, now open for public preview.
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🎉 Visual Studio 2022 v17.14 is now generally available!
In this article, Mads Kristensen introduces the general availability of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14, highlighting the new features and improvements for developers.
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RC1 - Semantic Kernel for Java Agents API
In this article, Derek Keeler announces the release candidate of the Semantic Kernel for Java Agents API, providing Java developers with robust tools to integrate intelligent agents into their applications.
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Effortless adjustments with an adaptive paste
In this article, Leah Tran explores how Visual Studio 2022 introduces a Copilot-powered adaptive paste feature that can help developers save time when incorporating copied code into their projects.
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GitHub Copilot Highlights in Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3 (Available Now)
In this article, author Katie Savage highlights the latest advancements in Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3, focusing on the evolving GitHub Copilot experience that benefits from recent AI developments.
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Debugging with the AI-powered IEnumerable visualizer
In this article, Junyu Wang explores how Visual Studio 2022 leverages AI to enhance the debugging experience for developers working with LINQ queries.
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Introducing automatic documentation comment generation in Visual Studio
In this article, Sinem Akinci and Allie Barry announce the automatic integration of GitHub Copilot into Visual Studio’s editor, offering a new capability to generate doc comments for functions.
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Make more sense of multithreaded debugging
Debugging complex programs can be overwhelming, but Junyu Wang discusses a new solution: AI-powered thread summaries in the Parallel Stacks Window with Visual Studio.
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GPT-4o Copilot code completion model available now in Visual Studio public preview
The article by Simona Liao introduces the arrival of the GPT-4o Copilot code completion model for GitHub Copilot users in Visual Studio, starting with version 17.14 Preview 2.
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New Debugging and Profiling Features in Visual Studio (v17.13)
In her article, Harshada Hole discusses the enhancements delivered in Visual Studio version 17.13. These updates focus on improving the debugging and profiling process, making it faster and more efficient for developers working on complex codebases. With the integration of AI-driven features, this release promises smarter and more intuitive tooling for software development.
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Catch issues before you commit to Git
In this article, Jessie Houghton explores a new feature in Visual Studio that empowers developers to review code changes before committing them. Powered by GitHub Copilot, this enhancement aims to improve code quality and minimize the likelihood of introducing errors into a project’s codebase.
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Claude 3.7 Now Available in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio
The article by Rhea Patel discusses the rapid evolution of AI and announces a significant advancement: the integration of Anthropic’s latest Claude 3.7 Sonnet model within GitHub Copilot, specifically for Visual Studio 2022 version 17.13.
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Leverage vision in Copilot Chat
In this article, Jessie Houghton introduces an exciting new feature in GitHub Copilot chat: users in the preview channel can now attach images directly in their conversations, enhancing collaboration and idea illustration.
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AutoGen reimagined - Launching AutoGen 0.4
In this article, Friederike Niedtner announces the release of AutoGen v0.4, a significant update to the agentic AI library. Niedtner highlights that v0.4 is a complete redesign, placing a strong emphasis on improved code quality, robustness, usability, and enhanced scalability for agentic workflows.
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Microsoft’s Agentic Frameworks - AutoGen and Semantic Kernel
In this article, Friederike Niedtner discusses the deep integration efforts between Microsoft’s agentic AI frameworks, Semantic Kernel and AutoGen, aimed at elevating the agentic developer experience.