Abhith Rajan

Use the github.copilot.chat.codeGeneration.useInstructionFiles setting in Visual Studio Code to automatically add instructions to the commit messages generated by GitHub Copilot.

Visual Studio just extended Pluralsight access—12 months for Enterprise and 6 months for Professional subscribers. Build in-demand skills, prep for certifications, and explore hands-on labs with more time to learn at your pace.

Every minute, GitHub blocks several secrets with push protection—but secret leaks still remain one of the most common causes of security incidents. Learn how GitHub is making it easier to protect yourself from exposed secrets, including today’s launches of standalone Secret Protection, org-wide scanning, and better access for teams of all sizes.

SQL Server Sparse Columns optimize storage by not allocating space for NULL values, improving efficiency. They support filtered indexes and column sets for dynamic queries but add a 4-byte overhead for non-NULL values, requiring careful use.