GitHub Co-Pilot Overview

Introduction

• GitHub Co-Pilot is an AI pair programmer.
• Helps write code faster by assisting in programming tasks.
• Serves as a coding companion that goes beyond code completion.
• Available in various IDEs including Visual Studio Code, JetBrains, Neovim, Xcode, and on GitHub.com.

Accessing GitHub Co-Pilot

• Requires a GitHub account and a GitHub Co-Pilot license.
• License options:
  • Free
  • Co-Pilot Pro for Individuals
  • Co-Pilot Business/Enterprise
  • Free for Students/Educators through GitHub Education
  • Free for popular open source project maintainers
• Features vary by license; see GitHub for a detailed breakdown.

Installation Guide

Visual Studio Code

• Navigate to the Extensions Marketplace and search for GitHub Co-Pilot.
• Install the extension and the GitHub Co-Pilot Chat.
• Sign into VS Code with GitHub account.
• Authorize necessary permissions via browser.

JetBrains IDEs (e.g., PyCharm)

• Open the Plugins Marketplace and search for GitHub Co-Pilot.
• Install and restart the IDE.
• Sign into GitHub within the editor or via browser.
• Authorize permissions for GitHub Co-Pilot Plugin.

Using GitHub Co-Pilot

• Generate code suggestions based on file context.
• Inline code completion and suggestions.
• Multiple options and completions available.
• Responses are nondeterministic; results may vary.

GitHub Co-Pilot Chat

• Provides explanations of code functionality.
• Can make code improvements by generating new code blocks based on queries.
• Allows applying suggested code directly in editor.

Comparison with Other Co-Pilots

• Designed specifically for programming.
• Integrated directly into the IDE and GitHub.com, eliminating the need for switching between applications.

Conclusion

• Overview of GitHub Co-Pilot usage and installation.
• Encouragement to sign up and try for free.
• Links to additional resources and community forums for support.

Next Steps

• Look forward to upcoming episodes covering essential features of GitHub Co-Pilot.
• Encouragement to subscribe for updates and join community discussions.

Remember to explore the accompanying blog post and community threads for further information and support.