Enhanced Coding Experience with GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio 17.11 Updates

GitHub Copilot has revolutionized the coding experience with its latest updates. Now, developers can enjoy automatic breakpoint suggestions based on code, allowing for more efficient debugging. Additionally, GitHub Copilot is seamlessly integrated into the tooltip on hovers over symbols, providing AI-generated summaries of selected symbols. With more precise and context-aware code completions, developers can code with ease and accuracy.

For added security, GitHub Copilot Business and GitHub Copilot Enterprise customers will appreciate the new content exclusion capabilities. These features ensure a more secure coding environment while maximizing productivity.

Meanwhile, Visual Studio 17.11 has also received significant updates to enhance the development experience. Code search capabilities have been improved, making it easier for developers to find what they need. The pull request creation process has been streamlined with target branch selection, commit counts, and other enhancements. Microsoft has also redesigned default keyboard shortcuts to align with popular IDEs, improving user experience and making the transition smoother for developers.

Debugging and diagnostics have seen notable improvements in Visual Studio 17.11. Asynchronous code handling and diagnostics have been enhanced, providing developers with better insights and tools for performance analysis. An improved debugging experience for Blazor WebAssembly apps targeting the planned .NET 9 platform is also available in this update. Additionally, C++ developers will benefit from expanded support for working in cross-platform environments.