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AI Engineering
VS Code Blog·5 min read
How VS Code Builds with AI
TL;DR
VS Code's development team faced inefficiencies in code writing, testing, and review processes. They integrated GitHub Copilot agent mode—an AI assistant that autonomously performs multi-step coding tasks—alongside automated testing and AI-powered code review tools into their own workflow.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can adopt multi-step AI agents and automated review to accelerate development cycles and reduce manual code inspection burden.
Key Takeaways
- Adopt AI agents to automate repetitive tasks in your development process.
- Transition to a faster release cycle to improve feedback loops.
- Utilize automated issue triage to manage high volumes of community feedback.
- Ensure quality by maintaining robust testing and review processes alongside increased velocity.
How It Works
AI agents are integrated into the VS Code development workflow to handle tasks like issue triage and commit summarization. For instance, when an issue is opened, an agent automatically assesses it for duplicates and assigns it to the appropriate team member.
This automation allows engineers to focus on coding while ensuring that administrative tasks are efficiently managed.