Github Copilot- Power your Programming with AI

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OpenAPI, Github, and Microsoft have created a new tool called Copilot, which uses code suggestions to help developers write better code.

For example, while you are working on a single file in your editor, GitHub Copilot pulls context from the code you’re working on and provides suggestions for whole lines or even complete functions right there. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it?

Developers will benefit greatly from this productivity enhancement. As programmers write more code, instructions, comment strings, functions etc, Copilot becomes smarter. A lot of options are included in this tool, allowing for a wide range of uses and functions.

1. If you are creating code every day, you may want to consider using GitHub Copilot, which may be used to work with a new framework or library. As a GitHub Copilot user, you don’t have to go through the documentation from the beginning to the end since GitHub Copilot already knows about the particular features and functionalities of the framework you’re using.
2. You are always in control with GitHub Copilot. You may cycle through different suggestions, accept or reject them, and modify the suggested code manually. As you accept and reject ideas, they should improve.
3. GitHub Copilot adjusts to your editing style based on the changes you make. Whether you’re learning a new language or framework or are just getting started with coding, GitHub Copilot can assist you.
4. Solve a bug or learn how to utilize a new framework without spending the majority of your time poring over the documentation or scouring the web.
5. Want to compare a couple of alternative strategies? GitHub Copilot can provide you with a list of possible options.

Availability

The GitHub Copilot extension is now available in Visual Studio Code. Whether you’re using Visual Studio Code on your own computer or in the cloud on GitHub Codespaces, the extension works just the same. And it is very quick to use it while you code. Over time, the service should improve based on how you interact with GitHub Copilot.

As of this writing, the GitHub Copilot technical preview is also in use while GitHub makes plans to launch a commercial product based on GitHub Copilot. Currently, the most compatible programming languages with Copilot are Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, and Go.

Does GitHub Copilot write perfect code?

Not really. Code suggested by GitHub Copilot may not always function, or even make sense. While that aspect is currently being improved, it is advisable to use the same code review processes and quality assurance standards as you would when writing any other code. You are the developer, and you are in control of the code written

What Next

Keep in mind that GitHub Copilot is not intended to allow developers to write code on behalf of themselves; it’s rather to support the developer by helping them better grasp their goals. Due to GitHub’s lack of assurances, the produced code may not compile or function at all. However, since Copilot is still very young, there are certain concerns.

Hurry now and check out different demos on how to use the tool

People will have differing views and thoughts when a significant application has been launched that may influence the developer community. This is great, however, it will take a while for it to get adapted slowly to the community. Anyways let me know your thoughts in the comment section.