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GitHub Copilot
Today, we're launching a technical preview of GitHub Copilot, a new AI pair programmer that helps you write better code.
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About GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer that suggests code completions as you type. It integrates with editors like Visual Studio Code and uses context from your code to offer whole lines or functions.
Best for
Developers who want to accelerate writing common code patterns and reduce keystrokes
Use cases
- Speeding up routine coding tasks with inline suggestions
- Generating boilerplate code or repetitive patterns
- Exploring alternative implementations for a given function
Pros
- Reduces time spent on boilerplate and common code patterns
- Adapts to your codebase context for relevant suggestions
- Supports a wide range of programming languages
Cons
- Can suggest insecure or buggy code that requires review
- Needs a stable internet connection to function
- May interfere with existing code formatting or conventions
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Alternatives
Alternatives to GitHub Copilot
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| ContinueThis is an alternative to it | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| tabbyThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| TurboPilotThis is an alternative to it | App | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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Open-source & AI alternatives
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Continue
Continue.dev
Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains. Customisable, BYO model, built for enterprise.
TurboPilot
Various
Turbopilot is an open source large-language-model based code completion engine that runs locally on CPU
tabby
Community
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