How to use GitHub Copilot: What it can do and real-world examples

GitHub Copilot is a generative AI tool designed to assist developers by providing intelligent code suggestions and facilitating various coding tasks. Available for free to personal GitHub account holders, it integrates seamlessly with VS Code and GitHub, allowing users to choose between AI models like Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet or OpenAI’s GPT-4o. The tool offers 2,000 code completions and 50 Copilot Chat messages per month, helping users with tasks such as code refactoring, debugging, documentation, and language migration. Developers can also leverage Copilot Extensions for extended functionality, and the tool continually evolves with new features and updates. GitHub Copilot is available in several tiers, including Free, Pro, Business, and Enterprise, each offering different levels of capabilities to meet diverse user needs.