Microsoft's recent enforcement of licensing restrictions on its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has stirred significant controversy among developers relying on open-source VS Code forks like VS Codium and commercial derivatives such as Cursor. This move, which first became...
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In 2025, Microsoft's Copilot has significantly advanced its AI-driven coding capabilities, marking a transformative period in software development. Initially introduced as a tool to assist developers by suggesting code snippets and automating routine tasks, Copilot has evolved into a robust...
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There was a time, not so long ago, when the idea of an AI assistant coding alongside us humans brought to mind visions of digital utopia. Or at the very least, the promise of an extra pair of hands, or digits, shoveling through the mind-numbing trenches of developer drudgery. Alas, as recently...
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Cursor, the AI coding assistant that has quietly become a developer’s secret weapon, didn’t just pop into existence and disrupt the world of software engineering overnight — although from the way it’s taken over desks and screens in Silicon Valley, you’d be forgiven for thinking it had landed...
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The world of AI-assisted coding is evolving at breakneck speed. In a bid to upend traditional subscription models and transform developer productivity, Google has launched Gemini Code Assist Free—a free-tier AI coding assistant that dramatically outpaces the current offerings from competitors...
Microsoft’s AI-powered GitHub Copilot, one of the leading coding assistants in the industry, has just made a significant leap by expanding its reach to Apple’s Xcode. Originally celebrated for enhancing development in environments such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, JetBrains IDEs, and...
If you're a Windows 11 user looking to level up your coding game—or simply in search of a cutting-edge tool to streamline software development—then DeepSeek V3 Coder might just be your best ally. This AI-powered tool leverages the latest advancements in natural language processing and machine...
Ready to supercharge your coding game? Microsoft has just tossed a turbocharger onto the programming world with their recent move: a free version of GitHub Copilot, the AI coding assistant, is now available for Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code (VS Code) users. This announcement marks a...
Imagine having an assistant that reads your mind, predicts your next steps, and helps fix what’s broken—a confidant who knows code better than you. Well, GitHub just changed the game again! On December 19, 2024, GitHub announced the release of the free version of Copilot, the AI-driven coding...
In a move that bridges the gap between amateur coders and pro developers, Microsoft has rolled out a free tier of GitHub Copilot, making its AI-powered coding assistant more accessible than ever before. This marks a pivotal moment in the tech world, especially for students, educators, and indie...
It's official! GitHub, the Microsoft-owned code repository platform, has made a bold move by introducing a free version of its AI-powered code completion assistant, Copilot, for Visual Studio Code (VS Code). This announcement marks a pivotal shift toward democratizing access to artificial...
Microsoft has done it again. This tech juggernaut seems to have an unquenchable thirst for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in software development. The latest salvo? GitHub Copilot—Microsoft's cutting-edge AI-powered coding assistant—is now officially available for Visual Studio Code...
Microsoft has provided an early holiday gift for developers by rolling out a free tier for its AI-powered coding assistant, GitHub Copilot, in Visual Studio Code. This move significantly expands access to one of the most innovative coding tools on the market today, offering even non-paid users a...
It’s official—Microsoft-owned GitHub has shifted gears to democratize access to one of its most powerful tools, GitHub Copilot, by releasing a free version of its AI-powered code assistant. This makes it accessible to millions more developers globally via popular code editors like Visual Studio...
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