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Copilot, Agent Mode, and the New World of Dev Tools with GitHub’s CEO Thomas Dohmke
Mar 13, 2025
This episode dives into the innovative features of GitHub Copilot, emphasizing its 'agent mode' for collaborative coding. The discussion highlights Copilot's evolution from a simple tool to a team player in software development. Competition in the developer tools market is explored, with insights into the strategic importance of understanding developer needs. They also analyze AI's impact on software pricing and what Copilot's success means for Microsoft and the industry at large, plus Thomas shares his fascinating journey from East Berlin.
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- GitHub Copilot's new agent mode enhances developer productivity by allowing seamless interactions for task execution within the development environment.
- AI-driven coding tools like Copilot are changing software pricing models, prompting discussions on the balance between open source and proprietary APIs.
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The Evolution of GitHub Copilot
Recent updates to GitHub Copilot include the introduction of an agent mode in VS Code, enhancing its functionality beyond basic code completion. This new feature allows developers to interact with Copilot as an agent that assists in implementing features directly within the development environment. For example, when a developer needs to install a package, Copilot can provide the command line needed to execute the task, although the human developer remains in control throughout the process. Looking ahead to 2025, a project called Padawan is aimed at transitioning Copilot from being a mere assistant to acting as a team member capable of drafting pull requests based on assigned GitHub issues.
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