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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

11 months

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GitHub Copilot Demo - Function completion by name
In this example, GitHub Copilot fetches the ticker symbols of the S&P 500. A user can type the function name get_sp500_tickers as a prompt to generate a complete implementation. Note, however, that code generated by GitHub Copilot is not always entirely correct. Here, the way it’s written, ev...
GitHub Copilot Demo - Converts comments to code
GitHub Copilot is as good at writing natural language as it is at writing code, so in fact it can complete your comments for you.It can complete an explanation, and then, line by line, allow the user to tab through the code that does what was prompted in English.
GitHub Copilot Demo - Create unit tests
GitHub Copilot can take some of the drudgery out of writing unit tests. Here’s an implementation of a function that computes the Greatest Common Divisor, so let’s test it. To do so, a user can import the unit test package, and then start writing a class just by hitting the c key. From then on, it...
GitHub Copilot Demo - Adapt to your coding style
A common problem with code generation tools is that they try to impose an unfamiliar style on you, and the suggestions reflect the preferences of its creators, not your own. GitHub Copilot imitates the style of your own code. In the examples below, it follows the convention of putting an opening ...
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GitHub Copilot Reviews (261)

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Users consistently praise GitHub Copilot for its ability to provide context-aware suggestions that significantly boost productivity during coding tasks. Many appreciate how it seamlessly integrates into their IDE, allowing for quick code generation and reducing repetitive work. However, some users note that the suggestions can occasionally be inaccurate, particularly with complex logic, necessitating careful review.

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V Vidya P.
VP
Developer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Boosts Productivity with Smart Autocompletion and Versatile Language Support"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

Good autocompletion,It takes less time on code and enough time on logic and design. helps in learning and exploring API's and copilot adapts to any language Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

it escapes edge cases most of the time it uses outdated APIs, it doesn;t understand app architecture Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
IB
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy Coding with Strong AI Integration and Solid Performance"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

We can write code easily and its suggestion is also very useful. Its AI integration is very good. UI i will rate on a basis of 7. Integration is also good and Performace wise I will rate 8 out of 10. Pricing is good andsuport can be better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

Its suggestion in AI is not the best. Some time its redundant code make like troublesome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Himanshu J.
HJ
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Essential Daily Tool Across GitHub, VS Code, and CLI"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

The use of it inside GitHub and Vs code and now it's in cli too. I love it and use it daily even tho more compitition comes by it's still there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

The GitHub copilot's web version isn't working as expected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Harsh G.
HG
Software Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Code Debugging and Seamless Integration"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

I like GitHub Copilot's interface and its knowledge about day-to-day life. I find it helpful for problem-solving and writing code. I'm glad that it works as an extension in VS Code, which is a plus point for my coding needs. Setting it up was pretty easy for me since I already had a GitHub account. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

I don't dislike anything Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kishan T.
KT
Project Support Officer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Helpful Auto-Suggestions That Make Learning to Code Easier"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

Auto suggestion,

It helps to learn programming and it’s very useful for the people who have just started to come to the coding world. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

Even if it gives auto suggestion it’s not always correct.

Developers may be too much dependent on ai Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
UM
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Awesome Coding Assistant with Access to Top LLM Models"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

An awesome tool for code editing, completion, and suggestions, with access to almost all of the great LLM models for coding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

I don’t have any dislikes—it's a great tool. That said, for personal use I’d definitely appreciate higher request limits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Worthwhile AI Boost for Coding at a Small Company"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

I think it’s really worthwhile these days to add AI capabilities to anything coding-related, especially at a small company where it can make a meaningful difference. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

I’m not sure I ever learned how to use it to its full potential. To be honest, I don’t use it anymore because of that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vikram K.
VK
"Boosts Coding Efficiency, Needs Prompt Improvements"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

I like that GitHub Copilot offers faster, reliable performance as a single point of use. The initial setup was very easy, just a few clicks, which was a pleasant surprise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

Sometimes GitHub Copilot doesn't reply on the first attempt, so I need to ask again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hemanth Kumar G.
HG
Senior Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Intellisense and Code Optimization Make Coding Effortless"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

What I find most compelling is its Intellisense feature, which provides code references for any programming language and predicts potential errors. Additionally, the way it optimizes code for both functionality and readability is extremely helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

At times, I find that the predictions from Copilot are not particularly helpful, and the frequent prompts and popups can be quite distracting. Additionally, when I have certain extensions installed, GitHub Copilot occasionally lags while loading. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mudit K.
MK
Campus Enhancement Lead
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best co-Buddy for developers"
What do you like best about GitHub Copilot?

Copilot is able to quickly grasp the entire codebase. Even if you're not very familiar with the code, it makes understanding it much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub Copilot?

Sometimes it hallucinates and fails to understand what I need. Occasionally, it also doesn't work properly when handling larger tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

11 months

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