During the Build 2025 conference, Microsoft announced the open-sourcing of several applications, including Edit, a command-line text editor for Windows. Edit aims to streamline the workflow of developers by allowing them to edit files without leaving the command line. Additionally, the company is transitioning GitHub Copilot's capabilities into the VS Code open-source space. Microsoft also announced the open-sourcing of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), enabling developers to modify the source code for their own requirements. This strategy helps Microsoft gain insights for future product development amidst evolving tech demands.
By contributing to the open-source community, Microsoft gains valuable knowledge and product suggestions, as well as ideas for future directions.
Edit will allow developers to edit files directly in the command line, minimizing unnecessary context switching.
Over the next few months, AI-powered capabilities from the GitHub Copilot extension will migrate to the VS Code open-source repository.
The open-sourcing of WSL will allow developers to access the source code and make any changes they may need for a particular use case.
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