Event in Spanish: Jueves de Quack

Key Concepts

• VS Code Updates: Latest features and improvements in Visual Studio Code.
• GitHub Copilot: AI pair programmer offering code suggestions and assistance.
• Copilot Chat Modes: Customizable chat experiences for specific tasks.
• Copilot Coding Agent: An AI agent that can automate tasks and generate code.
• MCP (Managed Code Providers) Servers: Servers that provide additional functionality to Copilot.
• Custom Instructions: Personalized instructions for Copilot to follow.
• Prompt Files: Reusable prompts for specific tasks.
• GitHub Spaces: A collaborative environment for teams to share knowledge and context.
• GitHub Actions: Automate, customize, and execute your software development workflows right in your repository.

VS Code and GitHub Copilot Updates

• The latest VS Code update (1.102) focuses on GitHub Copilot and its related tools.
• The chat element of GitHub Copilot is now open source, allowing community contributions. The repository link is provided for users to contribute.
• Custom chat modes allow users to personalize their Copilot experience for specific tasks.
• Improvements have been made to the way Copilot Coding Agent handles requests, differentiating between premium and included requests.
• The update includes support for MCP servers within VS Code.
• Playwright is now integrated into the Copilot Coding Agent.

Custom Chat Modes

• Custom chat modes allow users to create specialized agents for specific tasks.
• These modes can be used for planning, starting projects, or improving performance.
• Users can specify the tools and behavior of the agent.
• Example: Creating a chat mode for improving the UX of an airline website.
• Chat modes can save premium requests by using the base model for less demanding tasks.
• The speaker suggests that the future of AI models will be in these minimized, specialized models.
• Sharing chat modes within an organization can help standardize practices and share expertise.

Prompt Files

• Prompt files are reusable prompts for specific tasks.
• They can be used to create tests, generate documentation, or perform other repetitive tasks.
• Example: Creating a prompt file for generating tests using Playwright.
• Prompt files can be invoked within Copilot using a forward slash (/).
• The speaker mentions a prompt file for creating architecture design records (ADRs).
• Sergio shares a prompt file for creating GitHub issues with a specific format.

Copilot Coding Agent

• The Copilot Coding Agent can automate tasks and generate code based on instructions in GitHub issues.
• It can create pull requests with screenshots and summaries of the changes.
• The agent analyzes the project and creates a plan before executing the task.
• Example: Using the agent to implement performance monitoring and analytics.
• The agent can also be used for tasks such as internationalizing a website.
• The speaker emphasizes that the agent works asynchronously and requires user authorization before making changes.

Stable vs. Insiders

• Stable: Monthly updates, thoroughly tested, high stability, suitable for production.
• Insiders: Nightly builds, experimental features, variable stability, suitable for testing and providing feedback.
• The speaker recommends using Insiders for experimentation and providing feedback to the team.

GitHub Spaces

• GitHub Spaces is a collaborative environment for teams to share knowledge and context.
• It allows users to bring the collective knowledge of their team to Copilot.
• Spaces can be used to store documentation, chat transcripts, and other resources.
• The speaker mentions using Spaces to onboard new team members.

GitHub Hackathon: For the Love of Code

• GitHub is hosting a hackathon called "For the Love of Code."
• Participants can win prizes such as GitHub Copilot Pro and recognition on the GitHub blog.
• The hackathon has several categories for participants to build in.
• Savi is one of the judges for the hackathon.

Other GitHub Updates

• Social login with Google is now available.
• The Common Palette is being deprecated.
• Issues can now be duplicated.
• APIs are now available for installing applications in Enterprise organizations.
• The interface for creating repositories has been updated.

Sergio's Project: Jira MCP Server

• Sergio is working on a MCP server for Jira.
• He notes that the APIs for Jira Server and Jira Cloud are different.
• He plans to share the project in a future stream.

Community and Social Media

• The speaker encourages viewers to connect on LinkedIn and share their experiences with the new features.
• She also shares links to the GitHub community forum and the GitHub Change Log.
• Sergio shares his GitHub profile.

Conclusion

The session provides a detailed overview of the latest updates to VS Code and GitHub Copilot, with a focus on the new features for customization and automation. The speakers emphasize the importance of community feedback and encourage viewers to experiment with the new tools and share their experiences. The session also highlights the potential of AI to transform the way developers work, by automating tasks, providing personalized assistance, and enabling collaboration.