Iterate across multiple files more efficiently with GitHub Copilot Edits Preview

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/iterate-across-multiple-files-more-efficiently-with-github-copilot-edits-preview/

by Jasondells • 1 year ago

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Jasondells• 1 year ago

GitHub Copilot Edits (Preview) in Visual Studio 2022 combines the conversational flow of chat and an inline review experience to help you iterate across your codebase with more control and efficiency.

aaronchyim• 1 year ago

Hey! Aaron from the Visual Studio team here, a few notes on what we've built to help iterate across multiple files:

- Added a planning step before generating code: this provides a summary that highlights affected files and proposed changes, just enough to orient you when reviewing the code-diffs.

- Added tool calling: during the planning phase, we automatically search for relevant files in your codebase that could help with your prompt.

- Added speculative decoding: quickly maps your code diffs inline, in your editor, allowing you to review with all your context. Review each chunk with the TAB key to accept or options to apply/dismiss all at once.

- Added checkpoints: allow safe rollbacks or retry if you've got a new approach.

We'd love to hear what you think, feel free to tweet me here: https://x.com/aaronyim/status/1884255110949396879

Iterate across multiple files more efficiently with GitHub Copilot Edits Preview

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