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When you open a file that was changed, the editor shows an inline diff of the applied changes. When you close VS Code, the status of the pending edits is remembered and restored when you reopen …

Learn how to resolve Git merge conflicts in VS Code using inline editor actions, the 3-way merge editor, and AI-assisted resolution.

Master Git staging and commits in VS Code with granular file control, AI-powered commit messages, visual diff reviews, and comprehensive change tracking tools.

Review AI-generated changes in VS Code with diff controls, checkpoints, forks, and session steering for safe agent workflows.

Refactoring Source code refactoring can improve the quality and maintainability of your project by restructuring your code, while not modifying the runtime behavior. Visual Studio Code supports …

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May 13, 2026 · Document diff The new documentDiff proposed API exposes VS Code's built-in diff algorithm to extensions via workspace.getTextDiff(original, modified, options?). It returns a streaming …

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Working with GitHub in VS Code GitHub is a cloud-based service for storing and sharing source code. Using GitHub with Visual Studio Code lets you share your source code and collaborate with others …