Visual Studio Code is a key tool in modern software development. This open-source code editor has grown into a platform embraced by millions globally, redefining modern development environments with its user-friendly UX, extensive extension marketplace, and seamless integration with contemporary tools. In the fast-paced world of AI-assisted programming, VS Code plays a central role in the transformation of software development.
Kai Maetzel, Engineering Manager of the VS Code team at Microsoft, speaks with Kevin Ball about the inception of VS Code, the influence of AI on its design, the emergence of agentic programming models, and the future of development.
Kevin Ball, known as KBall, serves as the vice president of engineering at Mento and independently coaches engineers and engineering leaders. He has co-founded two companies, organized the San Diego JavaScript meetup, and leads the AI inaction discussion group for Latent Space.
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