In VS Code chat, AI agents can now ask follow-up questions and generate Mermaid diagrams, and Anthropic Claude models show their detailed thought process.

Microsoft has released the source code for the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for VS Code under the MIT license. This provides the community access to the full implementation of the chat-based coding ...

I tried a Claude Code rival that's local, open source, and completely free - how it went ...

Normally right now we'd be reporting on the May 2025 edition of Visual Studio Code, perhaps detailing the work to take GitHub Copilot Chat open source. However, Microsoft has extended the development ...

Gemini has a lot of promise, but Claude wins hands down.

Microsoft has decided to open source its GitHub Copilot tool in Visual Studio Code. It has also shared some exciting developments. On the opening day of its BUILD 2025 conference, Microsoft has ...

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank screen, overwhelmed by the sheer number of steps it takes to bring a coding project to life? Whether you’re a seasoned developer juggling deadlines or a ...

Vibe coding trades creativity for coordination and oversight. Performance and UI issues still demand human judgment. AI shines when developers relentlessly lead, test, and correct. Over all my years ...

Claude's knack for coding attracts users. As a result, the launch of Claude 4 drew even more people to Claude Code, expanding the user base by more than 50%, according to the company. The feature lets ...

Claude on a smart phone. The DNA file had been gathering dust in Pietro Schirano's computer for years. Then, earlier this month, he gave it to Claude Code—an “agentic coding tool” developed by ...

On Monday, Anthropic announced a new tool called Cowork, designed as a more accessible version of Claude Code. Built into the Claude Desktop app, the new tool lets users designate a specific folder ...