10 unexpected ways to use GitHub Copilot
- Running terminal commands: GitHub Copilot Chat can provide instructions on how to run specific commands directly in your VS Code environment.
- Pull request summaries: GitHub Copilot can generate a comprehensive summary of the changes made in your files, allowing for easy creation of detailed pull requests.
- Commit message generation: GitHub Copilot can assist in generating commit messages for your code changes, making it easier to document your work.
- CLI assistance: GitHub Copilot can provide help with terminal commands in the command-line interface (CLI), allowing for easy access to guidance while working in the terminal.
- Repository explanation on GitHub.com: GitHub Copilot Chat can explain repositories to you directly on the GitHub.com website, providing context and information about a project.
- Bulk closing GitHub issues: GitHub Copilot Chat can help with bulk closing a large number of GitHub issues, streamlining the process and saving time.
- Code documentation generation: GitHub Copilot can assist in generating code documentation, providing suggestions and examples to help improve the quality of your documentation.
- Error message explanations and fixes: GitHub Copilot can explain error messages and suggest fixes, making it easier to debug and resolve issues in your code.
- Deployment workflow debugging: GitHub Copilot Chat can assist in the debugging process when deploying your code, helping to identify and resolve any deployment-related issues.
- Customized AI assistance: GitHub Copilot can be trained and customized to provide even more specific and personalized assistance based on your needs and preferences.