CHAPTER 1Get Started with GitHub Copilot
Software development is full of challenges to overcome. For years, it has been known that programming with a partner can help you learn more, produce better work, and gain more satisfaction while accomplishing your tasks. Although the benefits of pair programming are known, it isn't always possible to have a pair programming partner with you—until now.
GitHub Copilot is your artificial intelligence (AI) pair programming partner, always ready to assist and eager to help you learn! This book will walk you through how to best utilize GitHub Copilot to help you write better code and do it faster.
In this chapter, we will focus on the required steps for getting started with GitHub Copilot. Let's begin!
- Learn Why GitHub Copilot Matters to You
- Create a GitHub Account
- Acquire a GitHub Copilot License
- Install an IDE Extension
- First Run: Test Copilot
Learn Why GitHub Copilot Matters
GitHub Copilot is your AI pair programmer that can assist you in every phase of your software development lifecycle. Whether you are defining your next great feature or configuring a complex continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline for an enterprise-grade deployment, GitHub Copilot will be by your side every step of the way, giving you bespoke insights into your business needs. Get ready to take your development productivity and joy of programming to the next level.
You will find your favorite new AI-powered pair programmer, GitHub Copilot, ...
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