What is GitHub Copilot Workspace? Sneak peek into your new developer environment

Tutorial: Setting up GitHub Copilot Workspace

GitHub Copilot Workspace is a new developer environment that provides AI-powered code suggestions and completions to enhance your coding experience. Follow the steps below to set up and start using GitHub Copilot Workspace:

Step 1: Install Visual Studio Code

1. Go to the Visual Studio Code website or search for it on your preferred search engine.
2. Download and install Visual Studio Code on your computer following the on-screen instructions.

Step 2: Install the GitHub Copilot Extension

1. Open Visual Studio Code on your computer.
2. Go to the Extensions Marketplace by clicking on the Extensions icon on the sidebar or pressing Ctrl+Shift+X.
3. Search for "GitHub Copilot" in the Extensions Marketplace search bar.
4. Click on the "Install" button next to the GitHub Copilot extension to install it.

Step 3: Sign in to GitHub

1. If you don't have a GitHub account, go to github.com and create one.
2. In Visual Studio Code, click on the GitHub logo in the sidebar.
3. Sign in to your GitHub account using your credentials.

Step 4: Enable GitHub Copilot Workspace

1. Open a new or existing project in Visual Studio Code.
2. Start typing code in your editor, and GitHub Copilot suggestions will automatically appear.
3. Use the AI-powered suggestions to speed up your coding process and enhance your productivity.

Step 5: Explore GitHub Copilot Features

1. Experiment with GitHub Copilot Workspace by typing different code snippets and seeing the AI-generated suggestions.
2. Utilize the intelligent code completions to write code more efficiently and accurately.
3. Take advantage of the AI-powered tools to learn new coding techniques and improve your coding skills.

Step 6: Customize GitHub Copilot Workspace Settings (Optional)

1. Go to Visual Studio Code settings by clicking on the gear icon at the bottom left corner.
2. Customize GitHub Copilot settings such as keybindings, suggestions, and preferences to tailor the tool to your coding style and needs.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up and started using GitHub Copilot Workspace in Visual Studio Code. Enjoy the AI-powered code suggestions and completions to enhance your coding experience and productivity.