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Visual Studio enhances Git Integration for smarter code quality control

Microsoft is making it easier for developers to maintain high-quality code in Visual Studio with new enhancements to its Git integration. These improvements help catch potential issues earlier in the development process, streamlining workflows and reducing the risk of errors.

Here’s how the new feature works:

  • AI-Powered Code Reviews – A new GitHub Copilot integration lets you review local changes before committing, helping you spot performance and security issues early.

  • Seamless Integration – Enable it by navigating to:
    - Tools > Preview Features > Pull Request Comments
    - Tools > Options > GitHub > Copilot > Source Control Integration > Enable Git preview features

  • Inline AI Suggestions – Once enabled, you'll see a sparkle comment button in the Git Changes window, which you can click to let Copilot analyze your code and provide inline feedback.