Your AI pair programmer across editor, CLI, and PRs.
6 months ago
Copilot has fundamentally changed how I write code. It's not about writing whole functions for me (though it can); it's about eliminating the boring stuff. Writing tests, boilerplate, and complex regex is now instant. It's like my brain's auto-complete. The chat feature (Copilot Chat) is also amazing for asking questions about a codebase without leaving VS Code.
7 months ago
When Copilot understands your context, it's magical. But sometimes it gets 'stuck' on a bad suggestion and will repeatedly offer the same incorrect code, even after you've corrected it. Debugging a bad AI suggestion can sometimes take longer than just writing the code yourself. It's a net positive, but it's not perfect.
9 months ago
The productivity gain is undeniable. However, I find myself thinking less about the 'why' behind the code and just accepting suggestions. It's a crutch. A very, very useful crutch, but still a crutch. I worry about junior developers learning with this, as they might not build the same fundamental problem-solving skills.
