In this lively discussion, Erich Gamma, creator of VS Code, and Kai Maetzel, Copilot Lead, dive into the exciting transition of Microsoft Copilot from closed-source to open-source. They explore how AI is reshaping coding practices, the importance of community involvement, and challenges in integrating AI effectively. The duo shares insights on maintaining VS Code's identity within forks and tackles the implications of Copilot's public context for future software development. It's an enlightening chat about the future of coding with AI!