Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Discover how VS Code's subagents revolutionize parallel execution and context management. Learn the fundamentals of agent loops and context windows, then dive into how subagents isolate tasks, run simultaneously, and keep your main agent focused. Plus, explore custom agents and model optimization strategies to supercharge your development workflow.

Links:
v1.109 Release Notes: code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_109
Agents Overview: code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial
Subagents Overview: code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/agents/subagents

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:01 Understanding Agents and Context
08:04 Sub-Agents and Context Isolation
13:51 Daily Development Practices
17:52 Custom Agents and Orchestration
24:22 Model Selection and Performance

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