Microsoft Visual Studio update brings smarter Copilot AI, bulk conflict resolution and Hot Exit: Details here

Mint - Oct 28, 2026

Microsoft has updated Visual Studio with improved Git tools, including commit comparisons and bulk merge-conflict resolution. The release also adds a new GitHub Copilot Chat experience, Hot Exit for restoring unsaved work, and other new features.

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