Intermediate
copilot
35 min
GitHub Copilot: Supercharge Your Coding
ToolNova Team
2,343 views
03 Jul 2026
Use GitHub Copilot to write code faster. Learn shortcuts, best practices, and how to guide AI suggestions.
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Install the Extension
Install GitHub Copilot from VS Code Extensions marketplace. Sign in with your GitHub account.
Tip: Students get Copilot free through the GitHub Student Developer Pack.
2
Accept Suggestions
Press Tab to accept a suggestion, Esc to dismiss, Alt+] to see next suggestion.
Tip: Accept partial suggestions with Ctrl+Right arrow.
3
Write Descriptive Comments
Write a comment describing what you want, then press Enter. Copilot generates the code.
Tip: Be specific: "// Function to validate Indian phone numbers with country code".
4
Use Copilot Chat
Open Copilot Chat with Ctrl+Shift+I for conversational coding assistance.
Tip: Ask "Explain this code" or "Fix the bug in this function".
<p>GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer that suggests code in real-time. This tutorial shows you how to maximize its productivity benefits.</p>
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