5 tips and tricks when using GitHub Copilot Workspace

GitHub Copilot Workspace is a Copilot-native development environment designed to facilitate everyday coding tasks by allowing developers to manage tasks like GitHub issues or pull requests within the workspace. During its five-month technical preview, the GitHub Next team has refined the tool by incorporating community feedback and sharing valuable tips for maximizing its utility. Key strategies include providing clear goals and context to improve results, breaking large tasks into smaller, manageable parts, iteratively refining suggestions, and directly editing code within the workspace. Copilot Workspace also supports building and testing code within its environment before integrating it into the broader codebase. These practices align with standard development procedures and aim to enhance efficiency and accuracy when using AI-assisted development tools.