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The GitHub Copilot Handbook
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The GitHub Copilot Handbook

by Rob Bos, Randy Pagels
November 2025
Intermediate to advanced
290 pages
6h 47m
English
Packt Publishing
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Going Beyond Code: Debugging, Terminal, and Collaboration with GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot has grown far beyond a simple code completion tool. Modern development workflows need more than snippets and suggestions; they need context-aware assistance built into every part of the IDE. Whether you are scripting infrastructure, reviewing code changes, or tracking down a bug, these integrations help you move from idea to implementation with less friction.

This chapter looks at the IDE features that make that possible. You will see how Copilot works in the terminal and Command Palette, extends its reach through the command line, and provides help during debugging. We will also explore how it can summarize local changes, draft manual pull request ...

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