Introduction:
In this article, we will explore what GitHub Copilot is and how to set it up in Visual Studio Code.
What Is GitHub Copilot?
GitHub Copilot is an AI-Powered coding assistant developed by GitHub & OpenAI. It provides contextualized code suggestions, write functions or even complete entire files. It’s like having a genius coder on a speed dial!.
We can use GitHub Copilot through extension in most of the popular IDEs like Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Xcode, JetBrains IDEs and Neovim.
How To Setup GitHub Copilot In Visual Studio Code?
Open up Visual Studio Code, click on the Extensions option in the sidebar and type GitHub copilot in search bar.
We need to install GitHub Copilot extension from GitHub as shown below.
This extension will also install GitHub Copilot Chat extension along with it.
Now to activate GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code, click on GitHub Copilot icon in title bar as shown below.
This will open up GitHub Copilot Chat window as shown below.
Click on the Sign in to Github.com button. This will open up a browser window and all you have to do is sign in with your GitHub account.
Once the authentication is completed, you will be redirected back to Visual Studio Code.
Now you are all set to use GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
I have also created a YouTube video regarding this topic, so if you would like to watch a video tutorial, then please go to https://youtu.be/uBbsF89rifE
Conclusion:
In this article, we learned about what GitHub Copilot is and how to set it up in Visual Studio Code. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily integrate this powerful tool into your development workflow. Whether you're writing functions or completing entire files, GitHub Copilot acts as a valuable coding partner. I hope this guide has been helpful and encourages you to explore the capabilities of GitHub Copilot further.
Happy coding!