💡 Key Features:
- Code Autocompletion: Suggests code as you type, from small snippets to full functions.
- Natural Language Prompts: You can write comments like
// create a function to sort an arrayand it generates the function. - Multi-language Support: Supports many languages, including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, Go, and more.
- IDE Integration: Works with popular editors like VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and Neovim.
🤖 How It Works:
It’s powered by a version of OpenAI's Codex model, trained on a massive dataset that includes public code from GitHub and other sources. It predicts what you're likely to write next, based on context.
🔐 Things to Know:
- It can sometimes suggest insecure or buggy code, so human review is essential.
- For enterprise use, there’s GitHub Copilot for Business, which offers better controls and privacy.
- There's a subscription fee, but students and some open-source developers get free access.
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