What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer developed by GitHub and OpenAI that suggests entire lines or functions based on natural language comments or existing code.

Key Features

• Context-aware code generation

• Supports dozens of languages

• Integrates with VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim

• Learns from project context

Pros

• Powerful and time-saving

• Helpful for both beginners and pros

• Supports test generation and documentation

Cons

• May require validation and editing

• Subscription required after trial

Who is Using GitHub Copilot?

• Professional developers

• Coding bootcamp students

• Open-source contributors

Use Cases

• Generate boilerplate code

• Speed up debugging and testing

• Learn coding patterns faster

Pricing
$10/month for individuals; free for verified students