Description
Description:
GitHub Copilot is code completion software that uses AI. Its development is the result of deep collaboration between the OpenAI platform and GitHub. The software works natively inside Visual Studio Code and provides developers with contextual suggestions, snippets, key bindings, and completions while coding.
Features:
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Code Completion: Autocomplete-style suggestions in supported IDEs (Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Azure Data Studio, Vim/Neovim).
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Copilot Chat: A chat interface for coding-related questions in GitHub.com (Enterprise only), GitHub Mobile, and supported IDEs (Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs).
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Copilot in the CLI: A chat-like interface in the terminal for command suggestions and explanations.
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Copilot Pull Request Summaries: AI-generated summaries of pull request changes and their impacts (Enterprise only).
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Copilot Knowledge Bases: Manage documentation collections for context in Copilot Chat in GitHub.com or VS Code (Enterprise only).
Pros:
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Increases coding speed and efficiency.
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Provides helpful suggestions for both experienced developers and beginners.
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Regularly updated with improvements and new features.
Cons:
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Can sometimes provide incorrect or irrelevant suggestions.
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Requires internet access for AI suggestions.
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Paid plans can be costly for individual users.
Pricing:
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Free: $0USD per user/month
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Business: $19USD per user/month
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Enterprise: $39USD per user/month