# How VS Code Builds with AI

DevFeed: [How VS Code Builds with AI](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-vs-code-builds-with-ai-4049.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://code.visualstudio.com/blogs/2026/03/13/how-VS-Code-Builds-with-AI>)

Author: Pierce Boggan

Published: 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined.](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/visual-studio-code-code-editing-redefined.md>)

Topics: [AI-assisted coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai-assisted-coding.md>), [GitHub Copilot](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/github-copilot.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/releases.md>)

Tags: [agents](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/agents.md>), [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [copilot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/copilot.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/releases.md>), [review](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/review.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>), [vs-code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vs-code.md>), [workflow](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/workflow.md>)

## AI overview

VS Code describes using AI agents and GitHub Copilot agent mode across development work, including feature implementation, triage, code review, testing, validation, and release notes. The team says this workflow enabled a move from monthly to weekly releases.

## Source excerpt

Learn how VS Code uses AI across its own development workflow with GitHub Copilot agent mode, automated testing, and AI-powered code review. Read the full article