Improving Codebase Awareness in Visual Studio Chat
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Visual Studio's latest update introduces Remote Semantic Search integration, combining traditional keyword search with AI understanding for improved code exploration. Unlike the previous BM25 algorithm that only matched exact words, the new semantic search understands concepts and intent, finding relevant code even when queries use different terminology. This powerful feature works with Azure DevOps and GitHub repositories, allowing developers to use natural language in Copilot Chat to quickly find precisely what they need.
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