https://www.davidlang.tech/tags/github-copilot/ Recent content in Github-Copilot on David Lang Hugo en Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.davidlang.tech/posts/github-copilot-in-practice-ai-assisted-development/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.davidlang.tech/posts/github-copilot-in-practice-ai-assisted-development/ <p>GitHub Copilot suggests code inline and in chat, trained on public repositories. Used well, it accelerates boilerplate; used blindly, it introduces subtle bugs.</p> <h2 id="effective-workflows">Effective Workflows</h2> <p>Write descriptive function names and docstrings-Copilot uses them as prompts. Accept suggestions in tests and CRUD handlers; scrutinize auth, crypto, and SQL.</p> <h2 id="tab-vs-chat">Tab vs Chat</h2> <p>Inline completions excel for repetitive patterns. Copilot Chat handles explanations, refactors, and multi-file questions inside VS Code and JetBrains.</p> <h2 id="team-policies">Team Policies</h2> <p>Define what code can be sent to cloud models. Some organizations restrict Copilot on regulated codebases. Review license implications for generated code.</p>