How to Use GitHub Copilot
Step-by-step beginner-level guide covering 5 essential steps for how to use github copilot. Includes tips for github-copilot and cursor and common troubleshooting solutions.
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Subscribe to GitHub Copilot
Get it at github.com/features/copilot. $10/month, free for students. This step covers subscribe to github copilot, an essential part of the how to use github copilot process.
Install the extension
Search for GitHub Copilot in VS Code extensions. This step covers install the extension, an essential part of the how to use github copilot process.
Start coding with suggestions
Type code and press Tab to accept ghost text suggestions. This step covers start coding with suggestions, an essential part of the how to use github copilot process.
Use Copilot Chat
Ask questions directly about your code. This step covers use copilot chat, an essential part of the how to use github copilot process.
Write effective comments
Describe functions in comments for better suggestions. This step covers write effective comments, an essential part of the how to use github copilot process.
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Pro Tips
- Write descriptive names
- Use Chat for explanations
- Accept incrementally
- Review generated code
Tools Mentioned in This Guide
GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot is a coding assistant tool offering Code completion, Multi-language support, IDE integration. Built for Developers and Students, it provides starting at $10/mo. AI pair programmer that suggests code in your editor as you type.
Coding assistantCursor
Cursor is a coding assistant tool offering AI-first editor, Codebase chat, Cmd-K editing. Built for Developers and Teams, it provides with a free tier available. AI-native code editor built for the future of programming.
Coding assistantCodeium
Codeium is a coding assistant tool offering Free tier, 70+ languages, IDE support. Built for Individual developers and Students, it provides with a free tier available. Free AI code completion tool supporting 70+ languages.
Coding assistantTabnine
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