Why is Visual Studio so far behind VS Code in copilot features?

[qazt482]

Copilot feature parity

I have been giving training using VS Code but a lot of my attendees use Visual Studio (usually for C++).

They keep asking why VS is not as feature rich as VS Code.

[GabrielAlmeidag]

@qazt482 🐱‍🚀

The difference in feature parity between Visual Studio (VS) and Visual Studio Code (VS Code) primarily stems from their intended use cases. VS Code is a lightweight, flexible editor designed for a wide range of programming languages and environments, often enhanced with various extensions. In contrast, Visual Studio is a full-fledged Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tailored for more complex projects, particularly in languages like C++.
As a result, some features available in VS Code, especially those related to web development and modern programming workflows, may not be fully implemented in Visual Studio. Microsoft continuously updates both tools, so it's worth checking for new features in each release. Encouraging attendees to provide feedback to Microsoft can also help prioritize enhancements in Visual Studio.

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