Prerequisites:

• Supported Code Editor: GitHub Copilot currently works best with Visual Studio Code (https://code.visualstudio.com/).
• GitHub Account: You’ll need a GitHub account to sign up for Copilot.
• Subscription or Trial: GitHub Copilot requires a paid subscription, but you can try it out with a free trial first.

Installation:

1. Open VS Code Marketplace: Search for “GitHub Copilot” in the VS Code Marketplace.
2. Install Copilot Extension: Click on “Install” to add the Copilot extension.
3. Sign in to GitHub (if needed): If you haven’t authorized VS Code with your GitHub account, you’ll be prompted to sign in during this step.

Using Copilot:

1. Start Coding: Open a new project or file in your supported code editor.
2. Code Completion with Suggestions: As you type code, Copilot will start offering suggestions for completions, functions, and even entire code blocks. These suggestions appear in a dropdown menu below your cursor.
3. Accept Suggestions: You can accept a suggestion by pressing the Tab key or selecting it with your mouse.
4. Context Matters: The more context you provide through comments and existing code, the more relevant Copilot’s suggestions will be.
5. Beyond Completions: Copilot can also help with generating code for specific tasks based on your comments or prompts.

Additional Tips:

• Explore the Copilot settings within VS Code to customize its behavior.
• Copilot can integrate with frameworks and libraries you’re using in your project.
• Remember, Copilot’s suggestions are a starting point, and you should always review and edit the code before using it.

For a more detailed walkthrough, you can refer to the official GitHub Copilot documentation: https://docs.github.com/copilot