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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.