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GITHUB COPILOT


THE AI-POWERED DEVELOPER EXPERIENCE

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WHAT IS GITHUB COPILOT?

GitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot is an artificial intelligence (AI) powered coding
assistant developed by OpenAI in collaboration with GitHub. It uses machine
learning algorithms to provide suggestions and autocompletion while developers
write code. The suggestions are based on the context of the code being written,
making it easier and faster for developers to write code.


WHY THIS DESIGN?

GitHub Copilot is designed to assist developers in writing code for a wide range
of programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, Go,
and many more. It works as a Visual Studio Code extension and integrates
seamlessly into the development process.


WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY?

The technology behind GitHub Copilot is trained on vast amounts of code from
open-source repositories, which allows it to generate intelligent suggestions
that are often accurate and relevant. This technology is expected to change the
way developers write code by significantly increasing their productivity and
efficiency.


IS GITHUB COPILOT STILL FREE?



Users can access and manage GitHub Copilot either through personal accounts with
GitHub Copilot for Individuals or organization accounts with GitHub Copilot for
Business. While GitHub Copilot is a paid service, verified students, teachers,
and maintainers of popular open source projects can use it for free.


WHAT IS GITHUB COPILOT USED FOR?

GitHub Copilot is primarily used as an AI-powered coding assistant that can help
programmers write code more efficiently. It provides autocomplete-style
suggestions as developers write code, which can help them complete code faster
and with fewer errors.

GitHub Copilot uses machine learning algorithms to generate suggestions based on
the context of the code being written. It is trained on vast amounts of code
from open-source repositories, making it capable of generating accurate and
relevant suggestions. Developers can receive suggestions from GitHub Copilot
either by starting to write the code they want to use or by writing a natural
language comment describing what they want the code to do.

In addition to suggesting code, GitHub Copilot can also assist with tasks such
as debugging, refactoring, and writing tests. This makes it a powerful tool for
developers who want to increase their productivity and streamline their
development process. Overall, GitHub Copilot is a valuable tool for any
developer looking to write code more efficiently and effectively.


IS GITHUB COPILOT LEGAL?

In November 2022, a class action lawsuit was launched against Microsoft, GitHub,
and OpenAI. The lawsuit, submitted by Matthew Butterick and the law firm Joseph
Saveri, claims that GitHub Copilot violates the rights of the developers whose
open-source code the service is trained on.

The lawsuit alleges that GitHub Copilot's use of open-source code constitutes
copyright infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets, as the developers
who contributed to the open-source code did not consent to their work being used
in this way. The lawsuit seeks to stop GitHub Copilot from using open-source
code in its machine learning models and to compensate the developers whose code
was used.

It is important to note that this lawsuit is still ongoing, and the outcome is
yet to be determined. Therefore, the legality of GitHub Copilot is currently
being challenged, and its future may depend on the resolution of this lawsuit.


HOW MUCH DOES GITHUB COPILOT COST?

The GitHub Copilot subscription is available on a monthly or yearly cycle. If
you choose a monthly billing cycle, you will be billed $10 per calendar month.
If you choose a yearly billing cycle, you will be billed $100 per year.

It is worth noting that these prices are subject to change, and additional
pricing details may be released as GitHub Copilot moves closer to a final
release. Additionally, it is unclear if any features of GitHub Copilot will
remain free to use in the final version of the product.


IS COPILOT ANY GOOD GITHUB?

GitHub Copilot is a relatively new technology, and opinions on its usefulness
vary. According to GitHub's FAQ page, users accepted around 26% of all
completions suggested by GitHub Copilot during its technical preview. While this
percentage may seem low, it's worth noting that it is an early stage of
development, and the accuracy of the suggestions is likely to improve over time.

Other users and experts have had more critical opinions of GitHub Copilot's
effectiveness. Matthew Butterick, a typography expert and software developer,
wrote in his blog that Copilot was akin to "correcting a 12-year-old's homework,
over and over." However, Butterick did acknowledge that the tool had the
potential to be useful for certain programming tasks, such as generating
boilerplate code.

It's important to note that GitHub Copilot is not intended to replace human
developers or eliminate the need for manual coding. Rather, it is designed to
assist developers and increase their productivity. As with any new technology,
it will take time to develop and refine, and its usefulness will likely vary
depending on the specific use case and individual preferences.


IS GITHUB COPILOT FREE FOR VSCODE?

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Yes, GitHub Copilot is available as a Visual Studio Code extension and is
technically free to use for everyone who has access to the extension. However,
access to the extension is currently limited to verified students, teachers, and
maintainers of popular open source repositories on GitHub.

If you are not a verified student, teacher, or open source maintainer, you can
still use GitHub Copilot through a paid subscription plan. The monthly
subscription costs ten dollars, while the yearly subscription costs 100 dollars.
These paid plans may offer additional features or capabilities that are not
available in the free version.

It is important to note that the pricing and availability of GitHub Copilot may
change in the future as the product continues to evolve and move out of its
technical preview phase.


IS GITHUB COPILOT FREE FOR VISUAL STUDIO?

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GitHub Copilot is an extension for Visual Studio Code, which is a different
product than Visual Studio.

To use GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code, users must have version 1.58.0 or
newer installed. Additionally, GitHub Copilot requires a subscription, but it is
currently available for free to verified students and maintainers of popular
open source projects on GitHub.

It is important to note that the availability and pricing of GitHub Copilot may
change as it moves out of technical preview and becomes a fully released
product.


IS GITHUB COPILOT FREE FOR INTELLIJ ?

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Yes, GitHub Copilot is available as a intellij plugin and is technically free to
use for everyone who has access to the plugin.


IS GITHUB COPILOT FREE FOR NEOVIM ?

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Yes, GitHub Copilot is available as a Neovim plugin and is technically free to
use for everyone who has access to the plugin.


DOES GITHUB COPILOT WORK OFFLINE?

GitHub Copilot is a cloud-based service that uses machine learning algorithms to
generate code suggestions. Therefore, it requires an internet connection to
function fully. However, some features of GitHub Copilot can be used offline,
such as autocompletion and basic syntax highlighting.

When GitHub Copilot is used offline, it relies on the local machine's resources
and previously cached data to provide code suggestions. However, its ability to
provide intelligent suggestions based on the context of the code being written
is significantly reduced when it is offline.


DOES GITHUB COPILOT WRITE CODE?

Yes, GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant that can write code based
on the context provided by the developer. It uses the power of Codex, a
generative pre-trained language model developed by OpenAI, to generate
suggestions and autocompletion while developers write code.

GitHub Copilot can generate entire lines of code or complete functions based on
the code already written and the context in which it is being used. This can
save developers a significant amount of time and improve their productivity.
However, it is important to note that GitHub Copilot's suggestions should be
carefully reviewed and tested before being implemented in a production
environment, as with any automated tool.

Overall, GitHub Copilot's ability to write code is a groundbreaking development
in the world of coding, and it has the potential to revolutionize the way
developers write code in the future.


DOES GITHUB COPILOT SEND MY CODE?

Yes, GitHub Copilot transmits code snippets from your Integrated Development
Environment (IDE) to GitHub to provide suggestions as you write code. However,
it's important to note that GitHub Copilot does not transmit your entire
codebase, but rather only the relevant code snippets necessary to generate
suggestions.

According to the GitHub Copilot documentation, the code snippets are transmitted
securely and are only used to generate suggestions. Once a suggestion is
returned, the transmitted code snippet is discarded, and no additional data is
stored or transmitted.

It's also important to note that users have the option to provide feedback on
the suggestions provided by GitHub Copilot, and this feedback is used to improve
the accuracy and relevance of future suggestions. However, this feedback is
entirely optional, and users can choose not to provide any feedback if they
prefer.


IS GITHUB COPILOT PAID?



Yes, GitHub Copilot is a paid service. As of April 2023, GitHub has announced
that it is making GitHub Copilot generally available to all developers for a
subscription fee of $10 USD per month or $100 USD per year.

However, GitHub has also announced that GitHub Copilot will be free to use for
verified students and maintainers of popular open source projects. This is a
continuation of the policy that was in place during the technical preview phase
of GitHub Copilot.

It is worth noting that the pricing and availability of GitHub Copilot may
change in the future as GitHub and OpenAI continue to develop and refine the
product. But currently, it is a paid service with a free option for eligible
users.

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