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Impact of AI on How We Learn to Code with Scott Tolinski

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Visual Studio Code @vscode.dev · 7d

🚀 The VS Code September release (v1.105) is here! Check out what's new:

🛠️ GitHub MCP registry integration
🔀 Resolve merge conflicts with AI
🔔 OS notifications for tasks & chat responses
🧠 Chain of thought with GPT-5-Codex

…and more: aka.ms/VSCodeRelease

🧵 Here are the highlights...

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · 9d

Had the amazing opportunity to sit down with @tolin.ski for the @vscode.dev podcast on how AI has changes and is going to change how folks learn to code and some great tips on using these new tools.

🎙️: www.vscodepodcast.com/8
📺: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7YL...

#vscode #githubcopilot

James sits down with Scott Tolinski, of Syntax podcast, to talk about how developer education has changed over the years since he started creating tutorials, how AI is impacting how we learn to code a...

Hello Claude Sonnet 4.5! This things is a BEAST!

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · 16d

You may have heard my voice in the Claude Sonnet 4.5 launch video on GitHub! I wanted to do an extended version on how I built out the full demo app and my thoughts as I was working with the new model in @vscode.dev .

youtu.be/q2L23naucis

#vscode #githubcopilot

The Origins & Evolution of the GitHub MCP Registry

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · 17d

I got to sit down with Toby Padilla on this weeks @vscode.dev insiders podcast and talk about the origins and evolution of the MCP registry and the new GitHub MCP Register.

Listen - www.vscodepodcast.com/7
Watch - www.youtube.com/watch?v=rafl...

#vscode #mcp #githubcopilot

Toby sits down to talk about MCP, model context protocol, why it is important, how the steering commit across companies helps form the open standard, and how the MCP registry standard came to be and h...

.NET Rocks! is a weekly talk show for anyone interested in programming on the Microsoft .NET platform. The shows range from introductory information to hardcore geekiness.

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Richard Campbell @richcampbell.bsky.social · 21d

How has AI changed coding with Visual Studio Code?

@James.Montemagno.com talks on .NET Rocks at www.dotnetrocks.com/details/1969 about his experiences using various LLM models available today in VS Code!

.NET Rocks!

www.dotnetrocks.com

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · 20d

#GitHubCopilot CLI is GO! I have been using it the last few weeks and loving it!

Check it out: github.blog/changelog/20...

#github #githubcopilotcli

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · 21d

I had the opportunity to sit down with Carl and Richard on .NET Rocks! and talk about what is new with #GitHubCopilot, @vscode.dev , coding agents, and more!

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#dotnet

https://www.dotnetrocks.com/details/1969

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · 21d

5 ways I use coding agents every day to boost productivity, implement features faster, fix bugs while I sleep, and get way more done.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWPt...

#vscode #githubcopilot #codingagents

5 Ways I Use Coding Agents Every Day to Boost Productivity

resources.github.com/learn/pathwa...

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · 24d

Responsible AI Adoption

Learn more about navigating responsible AI practices at your organization when using generative AI development tools like Copilot for projects.

resources.github.com

James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · 24d

I got to sit down with Josh & Brigit from the @vscode.dev team this week to talk about the future of coding agents inside of #VSCode! Give it a listen:

www.vscodepodcast.com/6

The Future of Coding Agents in VS Code

Brigit and Josh join the podcast to talk about the latest enhancements to coding agents, aka background tasks, aka background agents in VS Code. They break down why you would use them, how to use them...

The Latest VS Code Release: Here's what you need to know

James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Sep 12

The latest version of @vscode.dev just dropped and is PACKED FULL OF AWESOME NEW Features! I break down my favorite in under 8 minutes.

youtu.be/9qAkd2mGYCo

#vscode #githubcopilot #aidevelopment #git

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Visual Studio 2026! with Mads Kristensen | Jesse Liberty

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Sep 9

Want some insight into #VisualStudio2026, checkout the podcast with @madskristensen.net and @jesseliberty.com jesseliberty.com/2025/09/09/v...

jesseliberty.com

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Sep 9

#VisualStudio2026 is coming and the first release of Insiders is here TODAY for you to try!

Get it! devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio...

✨ AI Integrated Development
🏎️ Blazing Fast Performance
😍 Modern Look & Feel

Building a MCP to Build VS Code & The Impact of AI on Kent C. Dodds

James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Sep 2

New @vscode.dev podcast drop!

Sat down with @tylerleonhardt.dev about using @playwrightweb and a custom MCP to help build features in #vscode.

+Bonus interview with @kentcdodds.com on the impact of AI, MCP, & so much more!

Audio: www.vscodepodcast.com/3

Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E50E...

This week, VS Code engineer Tyler Leonhardt joins the podcast to give an update on the latest enhancements to MCP authentication for developers and how the VS Code team is leveraging MCP to help devel...

VS Code Dev Days – Join an event near you to learn about AI-assisted development

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Aug 28

#VSCodeDevDays are starting up next week! Join a free event near you to learn about AI-assisted development from team members at Microsoft, MVPs, and the community!

About - code.visualstudio.com/blogs/2025/0...

Find an event - aka.ms/VSCode/DevDays

~80 events happening around the world!

Join a VS Code Dev Days event to learn about GitHub Copilot in VS Code

code.visualstudio.com

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Aug 26

It's Monday, which means a new episode of the VS Code Insiders Podcast just dropped!

This week, learn about August's iteration plan and hear firsthand from Daniel Imms how the terminal tools have been re-written: www.vscodepodcast.com/2

Iteration Plan for August & Re-writing Terminal Tools

What features are coming to VS Code in the next update? The August iteration plan is completely done in the open. How does it work, how you look at it, and how to you get involved? We also sit down wi...

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Aug 21

I'm hiring! AI Dev Tools Advocate focused on VS Code & Copilot.

jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/jo...

Do you:
💖 #vscode & #GitHubCopilot
🎉 Enjoying teaching & tech talks & presenting
📹 Creating videos, blogs, & live streaming
💬Engaging with dev communities
👨‍💻 Using the latest AI tools

jobs.careers.microsoft.com

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Aug 15

There are so many awesome new AI development features in the latest release of @vscode.dev (v1.103) that you need to turn on ASAP! I break down my favorite that I use every day:

youtu.be/1lu9Q1B_dEw

#vscode #githubcopilot

Turn ON these new VS Code AI features NOW! (v1.103)

Virtual Tools in VS Code: Goodbye 128 Limit on Tools and MCP servers

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Aug 5

That 128 tool limit is GONE in @vscode.dev! Virtual tools just landed and now give you huge flexibility to add more #MCP servers and more extensions to extend agent mode. I break it all down:

youtu.be/qHl_KBUyid0

#githubcopilot #vscode

Senior Technical Program Manager – Agentic Developer Tools Advocate in Redmond, Washington, United States | Program Management at Microsoft

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Jul 25

Implied :)

James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Jul 25

Love VS Code? Love GitHub Copilot? Want to be part of the future of Agentic Development and share it with the world?

My team is hiring a Senior TPM focused on Agentic Dev Tools Advocacy! Work with the teams building it!

jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/sh...

#vscode #githubcopilot #coreai

Apply for Senior Technical Program Manager – Agentic Developer Tools Advocate in Redmond, Washington, United States | Program Management at Microsoft

jobs.careers.microsoft.com

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James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Jul 17

Easily Access GitHub Action and GitHub Copilot Files in Visual Studio with the File Explorer extension!

youtu.be/z1CPpqQnPrs

#visualstudio #dotnet

Easily Access GitHub Action and GitHub Copilot Files in Visual Studio

5 New VS Code AI Features & Settings You Need To Try Today

James Montemagno @james.montemagno.com · Jul 11

It’s a new release of @vscode.dev and more AI developer goodies! Here are 5 of my top new favorite features for every day development

youtu.be/EpmxbAxOe4A

#vscode #githubcopilot