Visual Studio 2022: Agent Mode + Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers Getting Started Guide!

Summary

Visual Studio 2022 version 1714 introduces a groundbreaking update with the launch of GitHub Copilot's agent mode, which enables intelligent, cross-project assistance and self-healing capabilities within the integrated development environment. The demonstration focuses on implementing full CRUD operations in a Tiny Shop application using Blazor and exploring the new agent mode's ability to automatically update and reference multiple project files. By enabling agent mode in the GitHub Copilot settings, developers can leverage an AI assistant that can install packages, run commands, and provide comprehensive project-wide support, potentially transforming the software development workflow.