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GitHub Copilot

AI pair programmer that suggests code completions and entire functions in real-time within your IDE.

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4.5 (3421 reviews)
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Key Features

  • Code completion
  • Function generation
  • Test writing
  • Documentation

Pros

  • Excellent IDE integration (VS Code, JetBrains, etc.)
  • Learns from your codebase context
  • Supports most programming languages
  • Great for boilerplate code
  • Constantly improving with updates

Cons

  • Can suggest incorrect or insecure code
  • Requires internet connection
  • Monthly subscription cost
  • May have licensing concerns with suggested code
  • Can make developers overly reliant

Use Cases

Best For:

Professional developersLearning new languagesRapid prototypingRepetitive coding tasks

Not Recommended For:

Offline developmentHighly secure codebasesLearning fundamentalsGPL-incompatible projects

Recent Reviews

John Developer
2 weeks ago

Excellent tool that has transformed our workflow. The API is well-documented and easy to integrate.

Sarah Tech
1 month ago

Great features but took some time to learn. Once you get the hang of it, it's incredibly powerful.

Mike Business
2 months ago

Best investment for our team. Increased productivity by 40% in just the first month.