Getting the Most from Copilot
GitHub Copilot is powerful, but most developers only scratch the surface. Here are my top tips.
Pro Tips
- Write detailed comments first: Copilot uses comments as context
- Use descriptive function names: Better names = better suggestions
- Open related files: Copilot reads your open tabs for context
- Accept partial suggestions: Use Ctrl+Right to accept word by word
- Cycle through suggestions: Alt+] and Alt+[ to see alternatives
When to Ignore Copilot
Don't blindly accept suggestions. Always review security-sensitive code and business logic carefully.
