Software is a team sport: Building the future of software development together
Blog post from GitHub
Microsoft and GitHub are enhancing the developer experience by integrating their tools and services, including Visual Studio, Azure, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot, to create a seamless and productive environment for developers. Since acquiring GitHub in 2018, Microsoft has focused on integrating popular GitHub features into its code editors and facilitating easier deployment to Azure via GitHub Actions. GitHub Copilot, the AI pair programming tool, has become widely adopted, offering features like code completion, refactoring, and debugging to streamline coding tasks. The platform continues to evolve with new capabilities, such as AI model selection and integrations with tools like Jira and Sentry. GitHub Copilot's integration extends across Microsoft's ecosystem, enhancing tools like Visual Studio and enabling efficient development workflows with GitHub Codespaces. The collaboration between Azure DevOps and GitHub aims to provide comprehensive security and AI-driven coding assistance, with seamless CI/CD integration via GitHub Actions. Microsoft and GitHub are committed to empowering developers to innovate and collaborate, paving the way for advancements in technology and software development.