VS Code: Chat Gets Smart with Metered Networks and Confetti Celebrations
A massive day for VS Code with 20 merged PRs and 30 commits! The standout feature is comprehensive metered network connection support that intelligently pauses updates when you're on limited data. Plus, the chat system got major upgrades including drag-and-drop message reordering, confetti animations for thumbs up, and improved accessibility throughout.
Duration: PT4M22S
Episode overview
This episode is a short developer briefing from VS Code.
It explains recent repository work in plain language.
- Show: VS Code
- Published: 2026-02-07T11:15:07Z
- Audio duration: PT4M22S
Transcript excerpt
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Hey there, amazing developers! Welcome back to another episode of the VS Code podcast. I'm absolutely buzzing with excitement today because we've got some incredible updates to dive into. February 7th brought us a whopping 20 merged pull requests and 30 additional commits - the VS Code team has been absolutely on fire!
Let's jump right into the big story of the day. Dmitriy from Microsoft just shipped something that's going to be a game-changer for anyone working on mobile connections or limited data plans. We now have full metered network connection support! This isn't just a simple toggle - it's a thoughtful, comprehensive…
Here's what makes this so cool: when VS Code detects you're on a metered connection, it automatically pauses things like extension updates and automatic downloads, but still lets you manually trigger them if you need something urgently. It's like having a smart assistant that respects your data limits while keeping…
But that's just the beginning of our chat system improvements! Connor Peet delivered something I've been secretly hoping for - drag and drop reordering for pending chat messages. You know those moments when you've queued up multiple questions but…
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