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Sep 3, 2024
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Enhancing your Visual Studio authentication experience

Ruben Rios
Ruben Rios

The current cyber security climate demands that applications not only provide outstanding features but also prioritize the security of user data. Applications like Visual Studio rely on token-based authentication to access resources on your behalf. While effective, token-based authentication can be susceptible to attacks if not properly protected. ...

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Jun 3, 2024
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Introducing the Revamped Visual Studio Resource Explorer

McKenna Barlow
McKenna Barlow

With the recent revamp of Visual Studio’s Resource Explorer, developers are in for a treat! We’re thrilled to unveil the reimagined Visual Studio Resource Explorer, and trust us, it’s a game-changer. Developers who manage resources in Visual Studio will be delighted to learn that we have finally updated our out-of-the-box resource management exp...

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May 22, 2024
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First preview of Visual Studio 2022 v17.11

Mads Kristensen
Mads Kristensen

We are excited to announce the release of Visual Studio 2022 v17.11 Preview 1, the first preview of our next update for Visual Studio 2022. This preview focuses on quality-of-life improvements for all developers and workloads. See the release notes for full list of features. When you use Visual Studio, you want to feel empowered and producti...

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May 16, 2024
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Improve your code quality with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio

Cynthia Zanoni Laurent Bugnion
Cynthia,
Laurent

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 command and its potential to improve code quality in Visual Studio. Refactoring with /optimize In a recent exploration by Bruno Capuano, we see the transformati...

Visual StudioTips and TricksGitHub
May 14, 2024
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Mastering Slash Commands with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio

Cynthia Zanoni Laurent Bugnion
Cynthia,
Laurent

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, accessible through the p...

Visual StudioTips and TricksGitHub
May 7, 2024
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Using GitHub Copilot as your Coding GPS

Cynthia Zanoni Laurent Bugnion
Cynthia,
Laurent

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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq8JNP...

Visual StudioTips and TricksGitHub
Apr 16, 2024
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How to use GitHub Copilot Chat in Visual Studio

Cynthia Zanoni Laurent Bugnion
Cynthia,
Laurent

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. Exploring code with GitHub Copilot Chat In ou...

Visual StudioTips and TricksGitHub
Apr 4, 2024
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How to use Comments to Prompt GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio

Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza Laurent Bugnion
Gwyneth,
Laurent

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. ...

Visual StudioTips and TricksGitHub
Apr 2, 2024
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How to Install GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio

Laurent Bugnion Anthony Bartolo
Laurent,
Anthony

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. ...

Visual StudioTips and TricksGitHub
Nov 14, 2023
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Visual Studio 17.8 now available!

Adrian Murphy
Adrian Murphy

Unlock New Heights in Developer Productivity: Optimized C++ Support, Enhanced Enterprise Capabilities, and Full .NET 8 Integration The latest update (17.8) for Visual Studio 2022 is now generally available! Offering a comprehensive suite of enhancements that span productivity, programming languages, and enterprise management, this general rele...

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