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Improve your code quality with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio

In our previous post, we discussed GitHub Copilot’s Slash Commands, which allow you to trigger specific actions within Visual Studio with simple text-based inputs. Now, let’s explore the /optimize command and its potential to improve code quality in Visual Studio.

Refactoring with /optimize

In a recent exploration by Bruno Capuano,
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Get Ready for Visual Studio at Build 2024: Join Thousands Online!

MICROSOFT BUILD 2024

Watch it Live! or On-Demand – Starting Next Tuesday!

Next week, from May 21st, I’ll be diving into Microsoft Build 2024, and I invite you to come along for the ride—virtually! We’ll explore cutting-edge developments in Visual Studio,
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Mastering Slash Commands with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio

GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant, revolutionizes coding in Visual Studio with its advanced features. In this series, we delve into the efficiency and convenience offered by Slash Commands, elevating your coding workflow.

Introducing Slash Commands

Slash Commands are predefined actions within GitHub Copilot,
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Introducing Plans on Microsoft Learn

At Microsoft Learn, we recognize the importance of continuous learning and skill-building. The skills portfolio that professionals need to thrive in today’s workplace is significantly different than it was a few years ago. According to the World Econom...
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Azure DevOps Server 2022 Update 2 RC now available

Today we’re thrilled to announce the release candidate (RC) of Azure DevOps Server 2022.2!

This release includes new features that have been previously released in our hosted version of the product. Here are a few of the highlights:
Limits for area and iteration paths

Bypass approvals and checks in pipelines

Improved YAML validation

Azure Artifacts support for Cargo Crates

New Dashboard directory experience

Quick Copy and import for Test Plan or Suite ID
There are more features with this release,
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Using GitHub Copilot as your Coding GPS

In this series, we delve into GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio, showcasing how it aids coding. GitHub Copilot functions as a coding GPS, guiding you through software development in Visual Studio. In our new short video, Bruno Capuano shows how this smart coding assistant boosts coding efficiency and quality.
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What’s New in Microsoft Teams | April 2024

If you're looking for ways to boost your productivity with Microsoft Teams, you're in the right place. In this blog post, we'll share the latest features and improvements that have rolled out in April, covering everything from chat to meetings and town...
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Skill up on Modern Work: Quarterly Recap

Welcome to our quarterly blog series designed to help you skill up on Modern Work technologies. Your go-to source for the latest Updates, resources, and opportunities in Modern Work technical skilling. 
 
1. Start your Copilot Journey:
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Free Pure Virtual C++ 2024 Conference

Pure Virtual C++ is our free one-day virtual conference for the whole C++ community. This year it will run on April 30th 15:00 UTC. Sign-up for free to get access to our five sessions on the day and a host of pre-conference content which will roll out in the two weeks leading up to the conference.
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How to use GitHub Copilot Chat in Visual Studio

In this series, we will explore the capabilities and how to use GitHub Copilot Chat within Visual Studio, demonstrating how it can elevate your coding efficiency. GitHub Copilot serves as an AI-powered coding assistant designed to enhance your coding experience across various development environments.
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Introducing the new Copilot experience in Visual Studio

GitHub Copilot your AI-powered coding companion is now seamlessly woven into your Visual Studio IDE, enhancing your everyday tasks and bringing you the latest AI-driven coding experiences. Copilot is designed to elevate your efficiency, by offering personalized code suggestions, crafting your git commit messages,
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How to use Comments to Prompt GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio

A step-by-step guide to use comments as prompts in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio. GitHub Copilot is a programming assistant that uses AI (Artificial Intelligence) to help you increase efficiency in your daily programming tasks. ...
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End of Support for Microsoft products reliant on older Azure DevOps authentication

Azure DevOps will no longer guarantee support for older authentication methods in use by out-of-support Visual Studio and Microsoft products. Known impacted clients include:
Visual Studio 2010 (end of support: July 14, 2020)

Visual Studio 2012 (end of support: January 10,
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How to Install GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio

A step-by-step guide to enable the AI-powered coding assistant within Visual Studio Introduction to GitHub Copilot. GitHub Copilot is a new tool that helps you write code faster and smarter with the help of artificial intelligence. It can suggest code completions, generate code snippets, and even write entire functions for you. ...
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