GitHub Copilot, the AI-driven coding assistant described as a "pair programmer," is now available from Visual Studio 2022 -- to those already enrolled in the technical preview.

New GitHub Copilot AI features range from AI-enhanced feature search to edits across files, new shortcuts and expansion of slash commands, along with much more.

GitHub Copilot first launched as a technical preview last June, and Visual Studio 2022 was the most requested IDE by the community.

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Microsoft rolls out the latest update to its flagship integrated development environment, Visual Studio 2022 v17.13, introducing new AI-powered features, including GitHub Copilot Free.

Getting Started The App Modernization extension requires Visual Studio 2022 (version 17.14.7 or newer) and a GitHub Copilot subscription on the Pro, Pro+, Business, or Enterprise tier.

Visual Studio 2022 version 17.1 is now generally available for production use, while Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2 is available in a preview.

Visual Studio 2022 Preview 3 follows previews published in July and June. In addition to 64-bit functionality, Visual Studio 2022 is intended to be faster, more user-friendly, and more lightweight.

Visual Studio 2022 17.1 Preview 2 also introduces customizable Code Cleanup profiles. These run automatically whenever a file is saved and will help minimize stylistic violations within PRs.