Enhancing User Experience with Project Mercury

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This chapter explores Project Mercury, a tool aimed at improving user confidence when using the shell and Windows Terminal. It covers features such as error resolution, predictive IntelliSense, and the setup process, including integration with OpenAI's APIs. The discussion highlights the balance between functionality and resource consumption, emphasizing user experience and customization in AI-assisted coding.

In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft PM Steven Bucher to dive into Project Mercury, a cutting-edge CLI tool designed to provide an interactive shell session for chatting with language models. Steven walks us through the functionalities of Project Mercury and how users can leverage this innovative tool. He also shares his approach to product management, reflecting on his growth in the role over the past couple of years. We explore the importance of empowering others and how it serves as a pivotal goal in Steven’s professional journey. Join us for an enlightening conversation that blends technical knowledge with leadership wisdom.

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Steven Bucher is a PM on the PowerShell team at Microsoft.

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