Burke Holland

Burke Holland, a developer renowned for creating Beast Mode, delves into the fascinating world of custom chat modes in VS Code. He explains how these modes evolve to optimize developer tasks and increase model agency, specifically in GPT-4.1. Burke walks through the structure of chat mode files, automating repetitive workflows, and using Beast Mode to enforce internet utilization. He shares tips on refining output formats and customizing modes to fit specific workflows, making development more efficient and enjoyable.

Burke Holland, Principal Developer Advocate at Microsoft, and Harald Kirschner, Principal Product Manager for VS Code and GitHub Copilot, share exciting new features coming to VS Code and GitHub Copilot. They discuss the innovative agent mode that allows Copilot to autonomously create apps and debug code. Also, the Next Edit Suggestions enhance Copilot's predictive capabilities. The conversation takes a light turn as they share joyful moments outdoors, from camping trips to tech upgrades like AirPods, all while reflecting on their programming adventures.

Burke Holland, Principal Developer Advocate at Microsoft, shares insights from his journey in developer advocacy, including his pivotal shift from developer to evangelist. He delves into the rapid evolution of software development and the transformative impact of AI, particularly GitHub Copilot's various modes. Holland discusses the importance of context and the challenges of AI's unpredictability in coding. Additionally, he emphasizes the need for developers to keep pace with new tools and the critical role they play in managing AI-driven coding processes.