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GitHub Introduces New Embedding Model to Improve Code Search and Context
GitHub has introduced a new embedding model for Copilot, now integrated into Visual Studio Code. The model is designed to improve how Copilot understands programming context, retrieves relevant code, and suggests completions.
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VS Code MSSQL Extension v1.35 Brings Schema Compare, Designer and Local Containers to GA
Microsoft’s August 2025 release of the MSSQL extension for VS Code finalises three flagship features that were previously in preview: Schema Compare, Schema Designer and Local SQL Server Container. Version 1.35 promotes these capabilities to general availability (GA) and delivers usability and performance improvements across the extension.
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Hugging Face Brings Open-Source LLMs to GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code
Hugging Face has introduced a new integration that allows developers to connect Inference Providers directly with GitHub Copilot Chat in Visual Studio Code. The update means that open-source large language models — including Kimi K2, DeepSeek V3.1, GLM 4.5, and others — can now be accessed and tested from inside the VS Code editor, without the need to switch platforms or juggle multiple tools.
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Microsoft Launches Azure App Testing: a Unified Hub for Load and End-to-End Testing
Introducing Azure App Testing: a unified hub combining Azure Load Testing and Microsoft Playwright for streamlined, efficient application testing. With AI-powered tools for accelerated performance insights and seamless scaling, users can simulate real-world traffic across multiple regions. Optimize your testing experience and ensure top-notch app performance with Azure's innovative solutions.
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MSSQL Extension for VS Code 1.34.0 Deepens Copilot Agent Mode, Adds Colour‑Coded Connections
The Azure SQL team has released version 1.34.0 of the MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code, a cross‑platform tool for developing against SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and SQL Database in Fabric. The update improves Copilot Agent mode, adds colour-coded connections, streamlines local container workflows and adds improvements to the Schema Designer.
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Serverless Development with Console to IDE and Remote Debugging for AWS Lambda
AWS enhances Lambda with console-to-IDE integration and remote debugging, empowering developers to streamline serverless application development. These features enable seamless transitions to IDEs like Visual Studio Code and robust debugging with full access to VPC resources. Discover how these tools optimize workflows in the AWS developer guide and Toolkit for VS Code.
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DevProxy 0.28 Adds AI Support
Microsoft has released version 0.29 of DevProxy, an API simulation command-line tool. The new version includes AI support for configuring and using the tool.
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Google Launches Gemini CLI: Open-Source Terminal AI Agent for Developers
Google has released Gemini CLI, a new open-source AI command-line interface that brings the full capabilities of its Gemini 2.5 Pro model directly into developers’ terminals. Designed for flexibility, transparency, and developer-first workflows, Gemini CLI provides high-performance, natural language AI assistance through a lightweight, locally accessible interface.
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GPT-4o Code Completion Model Now Available in Public Preview for VS Code Copilot
Recently, GPT-4o Copilot is introduced for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) users. This AI model is built upon the GPT-4o mini foundation and includes extensive training from over 275,000 high-quality public repositories across more than 30 widely used programming languages. The enhanced training is expected to provide more accurate and contextually relevant code suggestions.
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Gemini Code Assist Now Grants Generous Free-Usage Limits to Everyone
Born as an enterprise-focused AI-based code generation tool, Gemini Code Assist now provides a free tier to individual developers with a limit of 6,000 code completions and 240 chat requests daily.
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GitHub Copilot Extensions Integrate IDEs with External Services
Now generally available, GitHub Copilot Extensions allow developers to use natural language to query documentation, generate code, retrieve data, and execute actions on external services without leaving their IDEs. Besides using public extensions from companies like Docker, MongoDB, Sentry, and many more, developers can create their own extensions to work with internal libraries or APIs.
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C# Dev Kit Update: Enhancements to Solution-Less Workspace and More
Last week, the C# Dev Kit was updated with new features focused on developer workflow and productivity. Key updates include the introduction of solution-less workspace mode, .NET Aspire orchestration, and enhancements to Razor/Blazor support. Additionally, improvements have been made to debugging and testing functionalities.
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OpenSilver 3.1 Brings XAML Cross-Platform Designer
The latest version of OpenSilver 3.1, a remake of Microsoft's retired Silverlight web application framework, extends the visual designer launched in July to non-Windows platforms. It also includes support for .NET 9 and some WPF-specific features.
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GitHub Launches Free Copilot Plan for Visual Studio Code and Visual Studio Users
GitHub has introduced a new free plan for GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code, offering 2,000 code completions and 50 chat messages per month without requiring a subscription or payment. The update integrates Copilot as a core feature in the editor, with new tools like Copilot Edits, Custom Instructions, and terminal chat. A similar free plan is also available for Visual Studio users.
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New MSSQL Extension for VS Code Promises Enhanced Developer Productivity
Microsoft enhances Visual Studio Code's MSSQL extension with comprehensive updates, introducing improved database connection, object exploration, and query analysis tools. The new version offers advanced UI features, streamlined table design, enhanced performance visualization, and expanded export capabilities for developers working with Azure SQL and SQL Server databases.