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Links to helpful resources for learning more about GitHub Copilot.

Links to Resources

  1. Research: Copilot's Impact on Developer Productivity & Satisfaction
  2. GitHub Copilot Trust Center
  3. How to use GitHub Copilot: Prompts, tips, and use cases
  4. Upcoming Copilot Features
  5. Enabling Chat in the IDE (in beta for Visual Studio & VS Code)

Research: Copilot's Impact on Developer Productivity & Satisfaction

Discusses research conducted by the GitHub Next team to evaluate the impact of GitHub Copilot on developer productivity and satisfaction. The study used a combination of surveys and controlled experiments to explore various dimensions of productivity and well-being.

Topics covered:

  • Developer Productivity: Explored metrics and methods for measuring productivity.
  • Developer Satisfaction: 60–75% of users feel more fulfilled and less frustrated.
  • Mental Energy: Helps 73% of developers stay in the flow and 87% in preserving mental effort.
  • Speed: Tasks completed 55% faster on average with GitHub Copilot.
  • Broader Implications: Overall well-being and job satisfaction

Copilot Trust Center

The GitHub Copilot Trust Center addresses questions and concerns related to the tool's security, privacy, intellectual property, and compliance.

Topics covered:

  • Security
  • Privacy
  • Data Handling
  • IP and Open Source
  • Labor Market
  • Accessibility

How to use GitHub Copilot

The "How to Use GitHub Copilot: Prompts, tips, and use cases" article offers guidance for beginner and experienced developers on how to efficiently use and get the most out of GitHub Copilot.

Topics covered:

  • Understanding prompts
  • Best practices for prompt crafting
  • Additional tips for better suggestions

Upcoming Copilot Features

A list of upcoming features for GitHub Copilot, with a focus on leveling up with chat and terminal interfaces, pull request support, and the integration of OpenAI’s GPT-4. Outlines plans to integrate AI into every part of the developer workflow.

Topics covered:

  • Copilot for Docs
  • Copilot for PRs
  • Copilot in the CLI

Enabling Copilot Chat in the IDE

Provides information about the GitHub Copilot Chat functionality and its use within Visual Studio Code & Visual Studio.

Topics covered:

  • Prerequisites
  • Enabling / Disabling GitHub Copilot Chat
  • Installing the Visual Studio Code Extension
  • Asking Your First Question
  • Using Code Suggestions from GitHub Copilot Chat
  • Asking Questions About Your Code
  • Sharing Feedback about GitHub Copilot Chat