In this episode of GitHub Checkout, Andrea Griffiths talks with Senior Product Manager Ellie Bennett about the new "Mission Control" view for GitHub Copilot. Learn how to centrally manage, steer, and monitor all your coding agent tasks in one place. Ellie demonstrates how to use real-time steering to correct Copilot mid-task and how to seamlessly jump from the web to VS Code.

#MissionControl #GitHubCopilot #GitHub

— CHAPTERS —

00:00 - Introduction to mission control
00:21 - What is the mission control view?
00:53 - How to start a task (agents panel)
01:36 - Understanding session logs and diffs
02:22 - Demo: real-time steering
03:44 - Opening tasks in VS Code
04:07 - Using custom agents
04:24 - Mobile to web workflow
04:38 - Productivity gains and roadmap
05:15 - Future plans for Mission Control
06:16 - How to try it today
06:57 - Summary

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Join us for an epic journey through decades of Microsoft history. In this nostalgic look back, three longtime Microsoft veterans - KC Lemson (27 years, retired), Raymond Chen (33 years), and Larry Osterman (41 years) - share their favorite stories—from the early days of MS-DOS and Windows 95 to quirky product features, Easter eggs, and viral icons like Ninja Cat.

You’ll hear about:

The infamous Windows 95 launch and its “Special Edition” box
How a tiny Snipping Tool feature became a top Windows 10 favorite
Debugging the Pinball game running at 1 million FPS
Bedlam DL3: The original “Reply All” storm
Ninja Cat’s rise from a slide deck to a global phenomenon
T-shirt contests, goat horns, and even a horse named Hanson at the Kentucky Derby

If you love tech history, engineering war stories, and the human side of building iconic products, this is the ultimate throwback.

00:00 - Opening Slide and Introductions
02:06 - Badge Stories: IBM & Dos Vader
05:22 - Lan Manager Team & The Legendary 18-Wheeler Slushie Run
07:09 - Moments of Pride: Snipping Tool Feature in Windows 10
08:43 - Pinball Game Bug: From 1M FPS to Smooth Performance
11:39 - Windows Volume Control Flicker Fix
13:50 - Windows 95 Launch: Special Edition & Behind-the-Scenes Stories
19:49 - Birth of Microsoft Product Blogs & Exchange Blog Origins
27:03 - Bedlam Card Game: From Idea to Online Version
30:34 - T-Shirt Memories
41:09 - Dress Code Fun: Make Raymond Wear Normal Clothes Day
44:35 - Goat Horns & Hawaiian Shirt of Shame
47:03 - Windows Phone Sponsorship at the Kentucky Derby
48:43 - Ninja Cat Phenomenon & Hackathon Fire-Breathing Statue
51:04 - Closing: Nerdiest Game Show & Final Thoughts

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#MicrosoftHistory #Windows95 #NinjaCat #MSDOS #ExchangeServer #TechStories #DeveloperLife #Windows10 #Azure #MicrosoftDeveloper ##Bedlam #PinballGame #CloudComputing #SoftwareEngineering

Join us for the premiere episode of MVP Unplugged, where we explore how AI is transforming developer workflows! Host Justin Garrett, Microsoft Principal Customer Experience Program Manager, connects with Microsoft MVP Jeremy Sinclair to dive into Jeremy’s passion project: Social Media Commander—a cross-platform .NET app built with GitHub Spark and Avalonia using GitHub Copilot.

In this episode, you’ll learn
✅How GitHub Copilot accelerates development with agent-instructions
✅Inserting Microsoft Learn docs as context for app dev
✅Implementing new features with Agent model using the latest models like Claude Sonnet 4.5
✅Best practices for guiding AI agents and avoiding common pitfalls
✅Insights on the future of AI-assisted coding for developers
✅Jeremy also demonstrates adding a new feature (Blue Sky v2) live, shares tips for integrating the Microsoft Learn MCP server, and shows how Copilot can handle CI/CD automation.

🔗Chapter Markers
00:00 - Welcome to MVP Unplugged & AI Focus
00:31 - Meet Jeremy Sinclair: Microsoft MVP
01:19 - Episode Objectives & Key Topics
02:08 - Inside Social Media Commander Project
03:02 - Why Build a Custom App?
04:07 - Demo: Using GitHub Copilot in Agent Mode
06:07 - Tech Stack Deep Dive: .NET & Avalonia UI
07:11 - Adding Blue Sky v2 with Copilot
08:58 - Copilot Instructions & Context Loading
13:05 - Iterating & Troubleshooting with Copilot
16:07 - Why Developer Knowledge Still Matters
17:18 - Using Microsoft Learn Docs as Context
20:14 - GitHub MCP Server & Repo Walkthrough
22:11 - CI/CD Automation with Copilot
23:37 - Copilot in GitHub Web Experience
27:16 - Handling Errors & Steering AI Output
30:12 - Live Demo: Posting to Blue Sky
31:21 - Future Enhancements: AI Alt Text
33:03 - Implementing Blue Sky v2 Correctly
36:13 - Prompting Tips & Insights
37:34 - Key Learnings & Takeaways
39:11 - What Jeremy Loves About Copilot
41:19 - Closing Thoughts & GitHub Repo Link

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🔗 Resources & Links
Jeremy’s GitHub Repo: https://github.com/snickler/social-media-command
Learn more about GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot
Explore Microsoft Learn MCP: https://learn.microsoft.com/training/support/mcp
GitHub Spark: https://github.com/features/spark
Avalonia: https://avaloniaui.net/

MVP Unplugged Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlrxD0HtieHhclud3yVB88znZPKCZYX_8&si=4HoycKJyUcl1qwV-

About Jeremy
Jeremy Sinclair is a Microsoft MVP specializing in Windows Development and .NET. He is keen on diving into new technologies and avidly sharing his knowledge with the community. He is a huge fan of all things related to Windows on Arm, and you can always catch him with Arm-based Surface devices. Follow him on LinkedIn

About Justin
Justin Garrett is host of MVP Unplugged, Principal PM in Developer Relations which is part of Microsoft Cloud + AI. Justin’s career at Microsoft also spans 20 years across Windows, Bing, Edge, Web Platform, Students/ University Relations, Cloud Advocacy, and most recently a leader of the MVP Program at Microsoft. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering in STEM, is a soccer team manager, loves planting trees and is an avid Pacific Northwest mountaineer. Follow him on LinkedIn.

About MVP Unplugged
AI is reshaping how we work and live. And for developers and technologists alike, the pace of innovation – new tools, new models, patterns & practices, and even culture itself – is changing even faster. Yet it can be difficult to know what to learn, what to prioritize, what truly lives up to the promise of unlocking creativity and boosting productivity. Join Justin Garrett, Principal PM in DevRel and leader in the Microsoft MVP Program as he speaks with MVPs to share what they’re learning using a real-world project in this unplugged, conversational series. In each episode, they’ll experiment, code, and share honest insights that can make a real difference for the audience. Justin and his guests share stories of navigating technological change and look ahead for what’s next in tech. Come discover with us how to thrive in this era of AI!