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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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