GitHub Copilot

Github Copilot Tutorial

GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant built on OpenAI’s Codex model. It suggests code, functions, and even entire solutions directly in your editor, speeding up development for beginners and professionals alike. It integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio Code, JetBrains IDEs, and Neovim.

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Use Cases

  • Developers: speed up everyday coding.

  • Freelancers: deliver projects faster and more efficiently.

  • Educators: help students understand coding patterns.

  • Startups: prototype products quickly.

Key Features

  • Inline Code Suggestions: real-time completions while you type.

  • Multi-Language Support: works across Python, JavaScript, C++, Java, and more.

  • Natural Language Prompts: describe what you want, Copilot generates the code.

  • Context Awareness: adapts to your project and coding style.

  • Docs & Tests Generation: writes comments, tests, and helper functions.

Getting Started

Step 1: Install Visual Studio Code (or your preferred IDE).

Step 2: Go to the GitHub Copilot marketplace page.

Step 3: Subscribe to a Copilot plan (free trial available, discounted student plan).

Step 4: Install the Copilot extension in your IDE.

Step 5: Start typing — Copilot will suggest code in real time.

Example Prompt

Type: “Write a Python function that fetches the current weather for a city using an API call.”

What you’ll see: Copilot generates a complete Python function using requests, including error handling.

Tool Snapshot: Pros & Cautions

Best if: you code regularly and want speed + reduced boilerplate.

Not ideal if: you don’t code at all — Copilot is for developers, not no-code users.

Pricing Snapshot

  • Free → for verified students and open-source contributors.

  • Individual Plan → $10/month or $100/year.

  • Business Plan → $19/user/month, with team controls.

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