Github copilot is super great and a huge timesaver
October 30, 2023

Github copilot is super great and a huge timesaver

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot is employed in our organization to accelerate development
by offering AI-powered code suggestions. It reduces coding errors,
supports various languages, and aids in learning and training. It's
particularly beneficial for pair programming and collaborative efforts,
and facilitates rapid prototyping. Copilot seamlessly integrates into
existing workflows, potentially automating code generation and assisting
with documentation. Its scope of use varies based on project needs,
from extensive adoption across all projects to targeted application for
specific tasks or projects.
  • Autocompletion
  • Suggesting code based off of comments
  • Fleshing out ideas based off of notes
  • Speed, sometimes it's a little slow
  • Better documentation
  • Ability to refine feedback after initial prompt
  • Speeds up dev time
  • IMproves code quality
  • Helps identify edge cases
It is useful that copilot integrates so well with vscode, which is a very common IDE. I used Tabnine for a little while but it was not that intuitive, and did not seem as helpful as GitHub copilot was. I have enjoyed GitHub copilot a lot, especially the ease of hitting the tab key and seeing quick progress in my tasks.

Do you think GitHub Copilot delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with GitHub Copilot's feature set?

Yes

Did GitHub Copilot live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of GitHub Copilot go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy GitHub Copilot again?

Yes

GitHub Copilot excels in scenarios demanding rapid prototyping or
proof-of-concepts, where speed is paramount. It shines when tackling
boilerplate-heavy tasks, like setting up authentication or handling file
I/O. It's less suited for highly sensitive or critical code, where human
scrutiny and manual verification are essential. Additionally, in novel,
cutting-edge technologies where well-documented patterns are scarce,
Copilot's suggestions may be less reliable.