Gemini Code Assist Updates: Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash GA, Agent Mode, AI Exclusion Files

Core summary

One sentence to understand this update

Google Gemini Code Assist released several updates, including the General Availability (GA) of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash models, a preview of agent mode in VS Code, chat code suggestion previews, and AI exclusion file configuration.

Impact & opportunity

What this could mean

Builders can leverage the power of Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash, agent mode, and custom exclusion files to significantly enhance AI-assisted coding efficiency, control, and development experience within VS Code.