GitHub Copilot Agent Mode

Slides used during the live demo for Azure Builders Melbourne meetup on 25 March 2025. https://www.meetup.com/azure-builders-melbourne/events/306445199/

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1. Nilesh Gule @nileshgule
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4. Demo
5. GitHub Copliot Agent Mode Recap
6. @nileshgule GitHub Copilot Agent Mode • Pre-requisites • GitHub Copilot Preview Extension • Visual Studio Code - Insiders • Models • Claude 3.5 Sonnet (preview) • Claude 3.7 Sonnet (Preview) • GPT-4o • Next evolution in AI-assisted coding • Autonomous peer programmer • Multi-step coding • Analyze code • Read relevant files • Propose edits • Run terminal commands • Tests • Monitor and auto correct • Compile and lint errors • Terminal and test outputs Getting started Key Features
7. @nileshgule How Copilot Agent works? https://code.visualstudio.com/blogs/2025/02/24/introducing-copilot-agent-mode
8. What else can be done ? • Create apps from scratch • Migrate legacy code to modern frameworks • Generate documentation • Integrate new libraries • Answer questions about complex codebases
9. References https://www.youtube.com/@nilesh-gule https://github.blog/news-insights/product-news/github-copilot-the-agent-awakens/ https://code.visualstudio.com/blogs/2025/02/24/introducing-copilot-agent-mode
10. Nilesh Gule ARCHITECT | MICROSOFT MVP “Code with Passion and Strive for Excellence” nileshgule @nileshgule Nilesh Gule NileshGule www.handsonarchitect.com https://www.youtube.com/@nilesh-gule
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12. #GlobalAzure Q&A