GitHub Unveils Copilot Workspace: Streamlining Code with AI-Powered Tools
April 29, 2024
GitHub, owned by Microsoft, has launched Copilot Workspace, an AI-based development tool aimed at aiding developers throughout the coding process.
The tool utilizes OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo model to provide code suggestions, debug assistance, and collaborative features.
Microsoft also unveiled Infra Copilot, an AI tool designed to simplify coding for infrastructure, using GitHub Copilot's technology.
Infra Copilot can interpret prompts to produce infrastructure code, thereby decreasing coding effort and aiding in education on Infrastructure as Code.
Developers must have the latest Visual Studio, a GitHub account or license, and relevant extensions to utilize Infra Copilot.
Copilot's integration aims to simplify the development lifecycle and enhance developer creativity by mitigating complexity with AI.
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TechCrunch • Apr 29, 2024
Copilot Workspace is GitHub's take on AI-powered software engineering | TechCrunch
The Verge • Apr 29, 2024
GitHub Copilot can now help start a project with AI, not just complete it
The GitHub Blog • Apr 29, 2024
GitHub Copilot Workspace: Welcome to the Copilot-native developer environment