This also brings with it the ability to restore files if VS Code crashes, regardless of whether Hot Exit is enabled or disabled (via the files.hotExit setting). When VS Code is next launched after a Hot Exit, all workspaces/files that are backed up will be restored.

Window reload, no more saving to reload extensions!.

On Mac, when you finally quit the application.

Hot Exit will be triggered under the following cases: VS Code now remembers your unsaved changes when you exit.

Extension Authoring - Strict Null checks, snippet completions, debugger extension updates.

Node.js Debugging - Just My Code, load environment variables from files, help for sourcemaps.

Debugging - Add launch configurations easily as snippets through IntelliSense.

Languages - CSS apply rule, Markdown preview customization, TSLint and ESLint extension updates.

Editor - Git Clone, new editor settings, Sublime Text compatibility.

Settings - Search and easily edit settings, find Keymap extensions.

Workbench - New View picker, Integrated Terminal improvements, macOS themed title.

The release notes are arranged in the following sections related to VS Code focus areas.

JavaScript - Support for Object Rest/Spread.

TypeScript 2.1 - Improved language support with the latest TypeScript update.

UI for Multitarget Debugging - Launch simultaneous debug sessions.

JavaScript IntelliSense in HTML - Get full JavaScript language support in HTML files.

Keyboard shortcuts - Create custom shortcuts with command arguments, find popular Keymaps.

Snippet authoring - Use variables in your code snippets.

Faster Text Search - Find the code you're looking for fast no matter how large your project.

New Selection menu - Easily discover and use the editor selection commands.

Settings improvements - New experience for configuring VS Code.

Focus on Your Code - Enhancements like Zen Mode, configurable Activity Bar, and more.Hot Exit - Switch context quickly and never lose your changes.

There are a number of significant updates in this version that we hope you will like, some of the key highlights include: Welcome to the November release of Visual Studio Code. VS Code will automatically update itself to 1.8.1 or you can download the release directly using the following links:ĭownloads: Windows | Mac | Linux 64-bit. Removed 'Focus Default Settings' command from Command Palette ( #17468).Fixed Quick Outline in Default Keyboard Shortcuts ( #17376).Fixed an issue with saving files on a mounted drive ( #17345).Resolved an issue with Copy command in certain contexts ( #17232).Fixed scrolling in large minified files ( #17208).Thank you for helping us find them quickly! We are releasing a 1.8.1 recovery build to address a handful of key issues before the end of year. November 2016 (version 1.8) 1.8.1 Recovery Build

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