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Agent mode is now generally available with MCP support
Copilot agent mode is the next evolution in AI-assisted development—and it's now generally available in the Visual Studio June update.
Agent mode turns GitHub Copilot into an autonomous pair programmer capable of handling multi-step development tasks from end to end. It builds a...
Read moreMSSQL Extension for VS Code: Local Containers, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and Connection Groups
The MSSQL Extension for VS Code continues to evolve, bringing powerful new features that make SQL development more local, more organized, and more intelligent. In version v1.33.0, we’re introducing Local SQL Server container, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, and Connection Groups—three...
Read moreConnect Spring AI to Local AI Models with Foundry Local
What is Azure AI Foundry and Foundry Local?
Azure AI Foundry is Microsoft's comprehensive platform for enterprise AI development and deployment,
enabling organizations to build, customize, and operate AI solutions at scale. It provides tools,
services, and infrastructure to develop,...
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