Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3 Now Available with GitHub Copilot Enhancements

Microsoft has released Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3, offering developers early access to a wave of improvements aimed at streamlining the coding experience. The update brings refinements designed to elevate productivity and integrate AI-powered development more seamlessly into daily workflows.

Here are the improvements:

  • Improved Model Access: Access cutting-edge models like Claude 3.7 directly in Visual Studio—no extra setup needed!

  • Smarter Code Mapping: Copilot now inserts suggestions exactly where they belong in your code. Seamless and intuitive!

  • Next Edit Code Completions: Enjoy smarter, contextual code suggestions based on your previous edits—it's like magic for your IDE!

  • Smart Paste Functionality: Paste with confidence—Copilot adjusts code to match your existing structure, reducing manual tweaks.