Gemini Code Assist enhances the code review process in GitHub by providing instant summaries, identifying bugs, and suggesting improvements, which allows developers to focus on more complex issues. With the integration of the advanced Gemini 2.5 model, feedback is more accurate and actionable, leading to higher code quality and increased developer satisfaction, as evidenced by early adopters like Delivery Hero.

Microsoft has open-sourced the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for VS Code under the MIT license, allowing the community to access its full implementation and telemetry mechanisms. This move is part of Microsoft's plan to integrate AI features into the popular code editor, which has seen significant growth in the open-source AI ecosystem. While the original GitHub Copilot extension remains closed for now, Microsoft plans to transition its functionality into the open-source chat extension in the coming months.