Gemini Code Assist Updates: GA Models, Agent Mode & Exclusion Config

Core summary

One sentence to understand this update

Gemini Code Assist has received several updates, including the General Availability of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash models, a preview of agent mode for VS Code insiders, improved chat code suggestions, and configurable AI exclusion files.

Impact & opportunity

What this could mean

Developers can leverage these new features to enhance code assistance efficiency and precision, particularly through agent mode and exclusion file configuration for better control over AI behavior in the development workflow.