About GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered code completion tool that suggests code snippets, functions, and entire implementations as you type. It's trained on billions of lines of public code and integrates seamlessly with VS Code, JetBrains, and other editors.
Pros
- Excellent inline code completions
- Works in most popular editors
- Good at understanding context
- Enterprise-ready with security features
- Chat interface for questions
Cons
- Subscription required
- Sometimes suggests outdated patterns
- Can generate insecure code if not reviewed