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Jan 27, 2026
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GitHub Copilot app modernization for C++ is now in Public Preview

Michael Price
Michael Price

With the launch of Visual Studio 2026, we announced a Private Preview of GitHub Copilot app modernization for C++, which reduces the cost of adopting the latest version of the MSVC Build Tools. We used the feedback we received from our many Private Preview participants to make improvements that benefit all our users. After receiving feedback, we ad...

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Jan 27, 2026
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Visual Studio Code CMake Tools 1.22: Target bookmarks and better CTest output

Sinem Akinci
Sinem Akinci

We're excited to announce the latest 1.22 release of the CMake Tools extension for Visual Studio Code. This update brings a host of new additions, including project outline updates for filtering and bookmarking CMake targets in large CMake projects and expanded CTest support to customize this output. To view the full list of updates with this relea...

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Jan 21, 2026
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Now in Public Preview: GitHub Copilot build performance for Windows

David Li
David Li

Last year, we launched our new GitHub Copilot build performance capabilities in Private Preview. With help from our fantastic C++ community, we gathered insights and addressed key feedback. We’re happy to share that GitHub Copilot build performance for Windows is now in Public Preview. Today, all C++ developers can try out the new capabilities in t...

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