Microsoft enhances pull request reviews with in-depth feedback in Visual Studio 2022

Microsoft is making it easier for developers to collaborate and improve code quality in Visual Studio. A new update enhances the way teams review pull requests, streamlining the feedback process for better efficiency. This improvement aims to create a more seamless and productive development experience.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Inline Commenting: Reviewers can now add comments directly within the IDE, streamlining feedback without switching interfaces.

  • Feature Activation: Enable inline commenting via:

    • Tools > Options > Preview Features > Pull Request Comments

    • Tools > Options > Pull Request Add Comment

  • Accessing Comments: After checking out a pull request branch, select "Show comments in files" from the InfoBar or navigate via Git > ADO/GitHub > Show Comments.

  • Adding Comments: Click the "Add Comment" icon in the margin or right-click a line and choose Git > Add Comment.

  • Ongoing Improvements: Visual Studio continues refining pull request reviews based on user feedback for a better workflow.