Amanda Silver

In this engaging conversation, Amanda Silver, Corporate VP at Microsoft, shares her expertise on developer tools like VS Code, TypeScript, and GitHub. She discusses how AI is revolutionizing coding practices, highlighting innovations announced at Build 2025. Amanda reflects on her journey within Microsoft, the importance of open-source collaboration, and how emerging editors like Windsurf are influencing the ecosystem. The discussion also delves into the future of AI agents in software development, promoting enhanced productivity and a shift in developer roles.

In a lively discussion at Microsoft Build 2025, Amanda Silver, Corporate VP of Microsoft's Developer Division, shares insights about the latest AI advancements shaping development tools. She explores the evolution of GitHub, the future of VS Code, and how AI is revolutionizing coding experiences through tools like GitHub Copilot. Amanda reflects on her journey in tech leadership and the significance of balancing open-source innovation with proprietary software. The rise of intelligent infrastructure management is also highlighted, emphasizing the changing landscape for developers.

In this conversation, Amanda Silver, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft's Developer Division, shares her expertise in shaping tools like VS Code and TypeScript. She discusses how AI is transforming development environments and enhancing productivity. Amanda highlights Microsoft’s transition to embrace open-source technology, emphasizing developers' needs. The chat also delves into AI's role in code editing and infrastructure management, while touching on the evolution of GitHub and exciting new projects like Windsurf.