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Boosting developer efficiency with GitHub Copilot and AI code generation
Learn to navigate AI tools with these tips and tricks from Visual Studio's product manager
Dalia Abo Sheasha, a product manager on the Visual Studio team, sat down with the All Things Open team and shared insights into the evolving landscape of AI tools for developers. She emphasizes the significant impact of tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, which enhance productivity by automating repetitive coding tasks and facilitating quick access to information.
Key takeaways
Benefits of AI tools
Developers are increasingly leveraging AI for code generation, which streamlines the writing of boilerplate code and allows for more focus on creative tasks.
Rapid changes
AI technology is advancing quickly. Dalia anticipates improvements in contextual understanding within tools, enabling developers to maintain their workflow without unnecessary context switching.
Data privacy considerations
When choosing AI tools, developers should be aware of how their data is used. Dalia recommends consulting the GitHub Copilot Trust Center for information on data security and processing.
Tool recommendations
Dalia personally favors GitHub Copilot for coding tasks and switches to ChatGPT for brainstorming or writing. She also highlights Bing Copilot for research tasks that require the latest information.
Best practices
Emphasizing the importance of prompt engineering, Dalia encourages developers to experiment with their queries to maximize the effectiveness of AI tools. She advises asking AI for help with tedious tasks to enhance efficiency.
Developer resources
- GitHub Copilot · Your AI pair programmer
- GitHub Copilot Trust Center
- The OpenAI Prompt Engineering Guide
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