Overview
GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant developed by GitHub and OpenAI. It suggests lines or blocks of code in real time as developers type, acting as a virtual pair programmer.
How It Works
- Trained on billions of lines of public code
- Understands the context of your current file
- Suggests code completions, functions, and boilerplate
Use Cases
- Speeding up repetitive coding tasks
- Learning unfamiliar APIs or languages
- Drafting functions, tests, and documentation
Limitations
- May produce incorrect or insecure code
- Not always aligned with project conventions
- Requires human review and integration
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