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TODO: add link to Visual Studio installation.

Code Spell Checker: To find miss spelled words. Making no mistakes in code the first time prevents having to spend time correcting the mistake in the future.
- Just add strings of characters that aren’t supposed to be real words to the ignore list.
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Power Mode: for flames when you write in visual studio. This is a cool feature. If you’re gonna spend a significant amount of time coding, might as well make it more cozy.
SSH File System (sshfs): To view and edit a remote file system via ssh.
TODO Highlights: Highlights important keywords.
Todo Tree: A side bar displaying all to dos in a a project.

GitHub Copilot: AI-powered code completion and generation. Your AI pair programmer that helps you write code faster with less work.
- Provides intelligent code suggestions based on context
- Supports multiple programming languages
- Learns from your coding patterns and style
- Integrates seamlessly with VS Code’s IntelliSense
GitHub Copilot Chat: AI-powered conversational coding assistant that works alongside GitHub Copilot.
- Ask questions about your code in natural language
- Get explanations for complex code segments
- Generate documentation and tests
- Refactor code with AI guidance
- Debug issues with conversational assistance
Getting Started with GitHub Copilot:
1. Install both extensions from the VS Code marketplace
2. Sign in with your GitHub account that has Copilot access
3. Start typing code and accept suggestions with Tab
4. Use Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+I (Mac) to open Copilot Chat
5. Try asking questions like “explain this function” or “write tests for this code”
See our comprehensive GitHub Copilot guide for advanced techniques and best practices.

2020.07.21 Created file
2024.09.01 Added comprehensive GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat extension documentation