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

Core summary

One sentence to understand this update

Gemini Code Assist has rolled out multiple updates, including the General Availability of Gemini 2.5 Pro and 2.5 Flash models, Agent mode in VS Code preview, and the ability to configure AI exclusion files.

Impact & opportunity

What this could mean

Builders can leverage more powerful Gemini models for enhanced code assistance, and use Agent mode and exclusion file configurations to boost development efficiency and privacy control.