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Update on "Co-authored-by: Copilot" in commit messages
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Version 1.110 of Visual Studio Code introduces a setting to include Copilot as a coauthor in commit messages by appending "Co-authored-by: Copilot <copilot@github.com>". The setting git.addAICoAuthor offers three values: off (no attribution), conditional attribution based on Copilot's assistance, and always add attribution.
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- Praise: The integration of AI tools like Copilot can enhance productivity, but the default attribution raises concerns about credit for developers' work.
- Praise: Using a standalone git client allows developers to maintain control over their commit messages, avoiding unwanted AI attributions.
- Concern: The decision to automatically include 'Co-authored-by: Copilot' in commit messages has caused frustration, as many developers feel it undermines their contributions.
- Concern: There is confusion and dissatisfaction regarding the lack of clarity from Microsoft about the reasoning behind this change, leading to distrust among users.
- Concern: The implementation of this feature seems rushed, as it was described as a bug that should have been caught during testing, raising concerns about quality control.