Overview
ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are both AI tools developed by OpenAI, but they serve different purposes and operate in distinct ways.
ChatGPT
- General-purpose conversational AI
- Best for planning, problem-solving, and documentation
- Interacts via natural language in a chat interface
GitHub Copilot
- Context-aware coding assistant
- Integrated directly into IDEs (like VS Code)
- Suggests code completions based on surrounding code
Use Case Comparison
- Use ChatGPT to brainstorm, explain code, or draft documentation
- Use Copilot to speed up coding and reduce boilerplate
Combined Workflow
Many developers use ChatGPT for broader reasoning and Copilot for in-editor productivity.
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