AI-Powered Coding: A Look at GitHub CoPilot’s Capabilities

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Let me give you an insight into a powerful tool called the GitHub CoPilot that has revolutionized the way we write code. And congratulations to all the developers as we have an AI-powered assistant that will assist us in writing fast and efficient code.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]The term “CoPilot” generally refers to a person who assists the primary pilot in controlling an aircraft. Similarly, GitHub CoPilot is the term that conveys the idea of an AI-powered assistant for a developer. Like a co-pilot who helps the pilot in controlling an aircraft, GitHub CoPilot helps developers in controlling the code they write.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

GitHub CoPilot’s Capabilities

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Increased Productivity

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Isn’t the goal of a developer to maximize productivity? Why not utilize a potent tool to enhance your productivity?

GitHub CoPilot provides suggestions and autocompletion thus automating repetitive tasks. While it won’t write the entire code according to your exact specifications, it can still be a valuable time-saver, particularly when it comes to catching unintended syntactical errors. By preventing you from spending your productive hours fixing minor mistakes that you may have inadvertently made, it allows you to focus on more meaningful tasks.

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Understanding Natural Language

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One of the most impressive capabilities that I found is that it is able to understand the plain English language and generate code for you.

For example, if you want to write a code to filter nonmatching data from two JSON objects then you can simply type the text in the form of a comment and it will give the code.

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//Filter out non matching personIDs from teamMembers and assignmentExists
const filteredTeamMembers = teamMembers.filter((e:any)=> !assignmentExists.find((n:any)=>n.dataValues.PersonID === e.dataValues.PersonID));

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Helps in Reducing Errors

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Better Quality Of Code

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Conclusion

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So these are few of the capabilities that this tool offers. While there are still a few limitations as well but it is still powerful enough.

You can explore this tool by creating a free account for 2 months after which it will charge you. If you are using Visual Studio Code editor, then simply install the extension and start coding.

For more info visit link.

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