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GitHub Unveils Copilot Updates, Teases Agent Mode for AI-Powered Pair Programmer

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Summary

GitHub announces updates to Copilot, its AI-powered pair programmer, including Vision feature and next edit suggestions. The Vision feature allows users to attach screenshots or photos and generates interface, code, and alt text. Next edit suggestions use richer contextual cues to identify and suggest next edits. GitHub is also teasing agent mode for Copilot, which will enable greater automation across a broader range of interlinked tasks.

Key Points

GitHub's Vision feature allows users to attach screenshots or photos and generates interface, code, and alt text
Next edit suggestions use richer contextual cues to identify and suggest next edits
Copilot Edits is graduating to general availability with new 'agent mode' for multi-file edits using natural language prompts

Why It Matters

The updates to Copilot aim to increase productivity and efficiency in software development, making it easier for developers to complete tasks and reducing the need for manual intervention

Author

Paul Sawers

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