🤖 Starred Recommendations = Most Likely API Call
IntelliSense shows alphabetical list. IntelliCode uses AI to rank completions. Most used methods appear first. Learns your patterns.
🔧 Enable IntelliCode
Extensions → Manage Extensions → Search "IntelliCode" → Install Features: - Starred completion items (most likely) - Whole line completion (predicts entire line) - Style inference (learns team patterns) - Custom model training (Enterprise) Shortcut: Ctrl + Space (IntelliSense with IntelliCode)
✅ Pro Tips
- Accept suggestion with Tab (not Enter)
- Train on your codebase (Solution → Analyze → IntelliCode)
- Works for C#, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, XAML
- Whole line completions: type and AI predicts rest
“IntelliCode learned our repository pattern. Type ‘_repo.’ → GetById shows first. Saves 2 seconds × 100 times/day = 3 minutes daily. Small wins add up.”