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Dec 18, 2024
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GitHub Copilot Free is here in Visual Studio

Rhea Patel
Rhea Patel

If you haven’t already heard, GitHub just announced Copilot Free! And great news: you can already start using Copilot Free right now in Visual Studio. It's available now, and we're putting the finishing touches on a more streamlined experience in January. We’re excited to bring these benefits to the entire Visual Studio family. With Copilot Free...

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Dec 17, 2024
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Refresh your Find results

Leah Tran
Leah Tran

Are you tired of having to repeatedly launch the Find window in Visual Studio to update your search results? Whether you've just refactored some code or pulled recent changes, having to redo a search to get updated results is no longer necessary. With the new refresh option, you can now update your Find results without the hassle of starting over. ...

SearchFind
Dec 16, 2024
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Create internal GitHub repos for your team

Jessie Houghton
Jessie Houghton

Visual Studio 2022 now includes support for creating internal repositories for GitHub organizations. This feature allows developers to work within their GitHub organization's guidelines within the Visual Studio environment more effectively. Managing repositories involves configuring varying levels of visibility and permissions. Visual Studio...

GitHubGit
Dec 12, 2024
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Boost your Git confidence with the new file rename notification

Jessie Houghton
Jessie Houghton

Have you ever renamed a file in Solution Explorer and wondered if Git is tracking your changes correctly? You're not alone. Many developers have found this process confusing and worry whether their changes are being properly staged in Git. But worry no more - there's a solution! When you rename files in Solution Explorer, Visual Studio 2022 ...

GitHubGit
Dec 11, 2024
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Effortless publishing with Azure Functions Flex Consumption

Brady Gaster
Brady Gaster

Struggling with complex deployment processes for your serverless applications? Visual Studio 2022 introduces a seamless solution with the new Azure Functions Flex Consumption hosting plan, now generally available. Imagine a world where deploying your serverless applications to a hosting plan that supports fast scaling and VNet is as simple a...

AzureLinux
Dec 10, 2024
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Effortless publishing to Azure WebJobs on Linux

Brady Gaster
Brady Gaster

Are you tired of the cumbersome process involved in publishing your .NET console applications to Azure WebJobs on Linux? For developers yearning for a seamless and efficient method to deploy their applications, Visual Studio 2022 introduces a much-anticipated solution. Visual Studio 2022 now supports right-click publishing to Azure WebJobs o...

AzureLinux
Dec 9, 2024
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Keep working with non-blocking Code Cleanup

Leah Tran
Leah Tran

Are you tired of waiting for Code Cleanup to finish every time you save your work? Visual Studio 2022 will no longer lock up and get in the way of your tasks as it’s cleaning up the code under the covers. Every developer knows the importance of maintaining clean code. However, the traditional Code Cleanup process in Visual Studio could take ...

Dec 5, 2024
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Introducing Code Referencing for GitHub Copilot Chat in Visual Studio

Rhea Patel
Rhea Patel

Are you tired of the uncertainty that comes with using code suggestions from AI tools? We've got exciting news for you! Visual Studio 2022 now includes code referencing in GitHub Copilot, ensuring greater transparency and control for developers. We are thrilled to announce that code referencing is now available in GitHub Copilot Chat within Visu...

GitHub Copilot
Dec 4, 2024
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How Inline Return Values Simplify Debugging in Visual Studio 2022

Harshada Hole
Harshada Hole

Have you ever found yourself creating temporary variables just to inspect return values from functions? It’s a small task that can quickly become tedious, breaking your rhythm and cluttering up your code. Visual Studio 2022 introduces a smarter way to handle this with "Inline Return Values," allowing you to stay focused on coding without the extra ...

Debugging and DiagnosticsGitHub CopilotDeveloper Productivity
Dec 3, 2024
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Introducing the Copy Git Permalink Feature in Visual Studio 17.12

Jullyana Ramos
Jullyana Ramos

We are excited to announce the release of the Copy Git Permalink feature in Visual Studio 17.12. This new functionality streamlines the process of sharing code references, enhancing collaboration and ensuring that critical context is preserved. Effortless Code Sharing If you’ve found yourself needing to share code snippets with colleagues, you ...

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