Microsoft's update for Visual Studio 17.10 adds GitHub Copilot

Microsoft has released the second preview version of Visual Studio 17.10, here is 17.9, which includes several new features and updates for developers. However, one that caught our eye was the integration of GitHub Copilot, which uses AI to assist developers in writing code.

“Copilot Chat isn’t just a chatbot; it’s a coding companion that understands your code. Integrated with Visual Studio, it gathers useful information from your project to provide answers that make sense in your current development context.”

With Visual Studio 17.10 Preview 2, developers can now generate a draft pull request description using GitHub Copilot. This feature analyzes the changes included in the pull request and provides a summary of the changes, which makes it easier for developers to provide context to their colleagues during code reviews.

Another new feature is the ability to view commit details and explanations side by side with the code. This feature helps developers better understand the changes made in each commit and improves collaboration among team members.

Visual Studio 17.10 Preview 2 also brings new text formatting options, including italics, strikethrough, and underline. These options provide developers with more control over the appearance of their code and make it easier to read and understand.

Developers can download the preview version and try out these new features today.

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