Build with AI Agent Mode in Visual Studio Code

Learn how to use Agent Mode in Visual Studio Code to delegate real‑world coding tasks to AI and build, document, automate, and manage projects more efficiently than with chat‑based workflows.
Course details
Agent Mode in Visual Studio Code marks a shift in how developers work with AI from asking questions to delegating real, multi‑step tasks directly in the codebase. While many developers use AI chat in editors, fewer understand when agents are more effective, how they differ from chat, or how to apply them to everyday workflows such as scaffolding, documentation, debugging, and source control. This course moves beyond demos to hands‑on practice. Learners compare Agent Mode with Chat, build features end to end using agents, create custom agents and prompts, connect MCP servers, and evaluate models. By the end, developers can confidently apply agents where they add value, enforce team standards, and automate repetitive work to improve productivity and code quality in Visual Studio Code.
Skills covered
Workflow Automation, Microsoft Visual Studio Code, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agentic Mode
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