Microsoft has announced its October update for Visual Studio, introducing improvements designed to make everyday development tasks smoother and more efficient. The update focuses on helping developers review code changes, manage merge conflicts, and keep coding with fewer interruptions.
Here's what you need to know:
Compare Your Current Code with Earlier Commits
Need to see how your code has changed since an earlier commit? Compare it directly with your working tree to review committed changes and ongoing edits in one view.
Resolve Multiple Merge Conflicts at Once
Resolving conflicts file by file can slow down your workflow, especially when you already know which version to keep. Visual Studio now lets you apply the same resolution to multiple conflicted files in one action.
Explore the New GitHub Copilot Chat Experience
Looking for a smoother AI-assisted coding experience? The updated Copilot Chat experience supports more capable agent workflows, longer-running sessions, and more consistent behaviour across Copilot tools.
Pick Up Where You Left Off with Hot Exit
Closing Visual Studio no longer means losing track of unfinished work. Hot Exit restores unsaved documents, existing edits, and your tab and window layout when you reopen the IDE.
Rearrange Document Tabs with Keyboard Shortcuts
Keep your workspace organised without reaching for the mouse. Use Ctrl+Shift+PgUp and Ctrl+Shift+PgDn to move document tabs and supported tool windows.
Customise Fonts and Colours More Easily
Finding the right editor settings is easier with category-based navigation, integrated search, and inline previews. You can also manage your customisations through settings.json, making them easier to inspect, edit, share, or revert.
Make the Most of Visual Studio
From more efficient Git workflows to a more personalised coding environment, these updates give developers new ways to manage their code and stay productive. Explore the latest features and see which improvements fit your development workflow.
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