Microsoft has released the October 2024 update for its popular code editor, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), bringing several improvements and new features. The update includes Copilot Edits, a feature that allows users to quickly iterate on large changes across multiple files. Additionally, Copilot Chat is now available in the secondary sidebar, keeping it open and ready to use while working.
The update also introduces support for multiple GitHub accounts, allowing users to log in to different accounts simultaneously. This can be particularly convenient for those with multiple GitHub accounts. To utilize this feature, users can trigger a login action through features like Settings Sync or extensions, and then sign in with another account.
For Python coders, the update includes the ability to generate docstrings with Pylance. This feature allows users to create docstrings by typing three double or single quotes, pressing Ctrl + Space, selecting the lightbulb, and pressing the Generate Docstring code action. Docstrings are considered best practice in Python programming as they improve code readability and maintainability.
Users can download the update from the VS Code website if they haven’t already received it. With this new update, users with multiple GitHub accounts can now efficiently use VS Code to manage their repositories and collaborate with others.
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