Gemini Code Assist Updates: Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash GA, Agent Mode, and Exclusions

Core summary

One sentence to understand this update

Gemini Code Assist sees significant updates, including the General Availability of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash models, agent mode for VS Code, and configuration options for AI exclusion files.

Impact & opportunity

What this could mean

Developers using Gemini Code Assist can now leverage more powerful models (2.5 Pro/Flash GA), integrate agent-based workflows, and refine local context control with exclusion files, boosting productivity.