GitHub Copilot Helps Devs Write Code

• GitHub Copilot, in limited preview, can generate code for developers based on natural language comments, existing code, and context.
• It can save time and provide insights for developers by eliminating the need to use search engines to discover and learn APIs, algorithms, and syntax.
• The code generated may not be secure, optimal, or functional, and it could introduce copyright and dependency issues.

GitHub Copilot, which Microsoft calls an “AI pair programmer,” uses technology from Microsoft partner OpenAI to help developers implement code within the Visual Studio Code editor.

Dev Involves Constant Research that Copilot Could Reduce

Developers are often challenged to work with numerous APIs, frameworks, and programming languages while working on solutions with diverse components, multiple versions, and frequent updates. Other coding challenges include selecting the best algorithms and patterns for particular functions, implementing thorough test code, and producing sequences of repetitive code.