Visual Studio Code’s team, joined by engineer Daniel Imms, discusses the August iteration plan and in-depth upgrades to VS Code’s terminal, aiming to enhance developer productivity.

Iteration Plan for August & Re-writing Terminal Tools: VS Code Insiders Podcast ep. 2

In this episode, the Visual Studio Code team explores the features and improvements slated for the upcoming August update. The entire iteration planning process is conducted transparently in the open, offering the developer community a look into how decisions are made and opportunities for involvement.

Key Topics

  • August Iteration Plan:
    • The plan is public on GitHub, inviting feedback and participation from the community.
  • Terminal Advancements:
    • VS Code engineer Daniel Imms discusses significant rewrites and new features coming to the Terminal.
    • Emphasis on agent mode integration and rich automation scenarios.
    • Improvements covered include auto-approve enhancements and better handling for various development workflows.
    • Find more about Terminal auto-approve updates on the official VS Code site.
    • The collection of Terminal improvements for the August milestone is documented on GitHub.

Community Involvement

  • The process is highly collaborative; feedback from users is encouraged at all stages.
  • Contribute directly via GitHub or follow development progress on social platforms.

Additional Resources

This episode combines technical insights into Visual Studio Code’s inner workings, the collaborative nature of open development, and significant Terminal improvements focused on maximizing productivity for Microsoft-centric developers.