Beyond Chat: Unveiling the New Features in VS Code & GitHub Copilot

Explore the newest features of Copilot in VS Code that go way beyond chat. From automatic suggestions in code reviews, scaffolding new projects, and sharing chat sessions, this is the ultimate catch-up guide for everything new in VS Code for GitHub Copilot.

00:00 - GitHub Copilot introduction and waitlist information.
00:15 - Overview of using GitHub Copilot chat in the sidebar and inline with code.
01:12 - Exploring the diff view and accepting suggestions from Copilot.
02:20 - Opening the chat session in the editor space for more flexibility.
03:08 - Accessing previous chats and exporting chat sessions as JSON files.
04:11 - Using new shortcuts to navigate between code suggestions.
05:18 - Using GitHub Copilot to create workspaces and scaffold projects.
06:20 - Using Copilot to implement GitHub PR review comments
07:41 - Discovering the new quick suggestion experience and slash commands.

#ai #vscode #github

[gosnooky]

I'm all in with Copilot. I wouldn't say it's an especially good thing for new developers to use as a crutch, but for someone like me who has 20 years of software development under their belt, it's so incredibly useful to have something that can write out boilerplate, write tests and other tedium. The new chat feature is incredibly cool, and I love how I can get quick answers to all those common questions that I never remember the answer to right in the editor rather than slumming it in StackOverflow or asking Chat Jippidy.

[serhiikrechko]

For those looking to elevate their proficiency with GitHub Copilot, this tutorial is indispensable. The clearly laid-out instructions for the chat feature demystify the initial setup process. The host goes beyond basic tips, diving deep into detailed explanations of Copilot's features, clever tricks, and practical advice. This comprehensive approach adds layers of understanding to the nuances of using this versatile tool, solidifying this video as a key resource for developers.

[stevefox]

All great ideas, but I feel Chat GPT and Code Interpreter are currently giving me more robust code suggestions with less rabbit holes. Would like a feature where the code suggestion gets checked for errors, before being suggested.

[asatorftw]

I would love a feature for more controll over my context. Like a feature for relevant files, multi text select etc. Im currently doing it myself by copy pasting but its less than efficient.

[mo-shakib]

The Copilot chat is super useful, saves a lots of time <3

[inframatic]

I've really enjoyed Copilot chat but it has been a bit underwhelming as I still feel like copilot does not consider my code base. It certainly adds convenience that i don't need to copy and paste everything into chat gpt, but it isnt really an AI that understands my codebase, which is my hopes.

Keep at it guys!

[joachim]

I am not getting that button at 4:23. Instead it says it cannot access the file system and I shall do it manually. Any idea I do wrong? Using VS code and Ubuntu 22.04.

[new_cassette]

Upvoted for “So much room for activities” reference 😂

[meathead]

I was approved for Chat within 2-3 days after signing up for the wait list.

[hhaassiill]

Its so funny that Dev 1 asked copilot to generate code for him. Dev 2 is now reviewing the code suggested by copilot using copilot.

Soon we will have a feature that highlights code not suggested by copilot so that we can comment easily.

[JDWilsonJr]

Thank you for this info. Yes, [Ctrl-i] now works as you described in VSCode on Windows; however it produces a single line that does not wrap. I am going to look around for setting, however, figured if someone knows answer off top of head that would be helpful.

[ravikumar-cnnz]

In vs code, on clicking on create workspace and choosing the folder, it only creates the dummy folder and the files are missing inside it. What to do?

[nraw_]

Is interacting with the chat feature an option through an API? How can we use it outside of VSCode?

[skitto]

it does not look like createworkspace is available and I have the latest version installed. Is this feature not available or individual plans?

[itselfdevelopment]

<Hello! using Linux Mint, and probably in my version of VSCode (v.1.84.2) i dont have those sparkle icon next to the console error, in system option I have nothing to change to turn this on.
Can someone say where problem is? :/
p.s. I saw in comments about VSCode insiders - this is it? I should use that one?

[sarveshahuja]

Hi, the provided link in the description does not seem to work, please guide me how to setup/register for the copilot chat.

[Frank-sijd]

Incredible! Thanks for this helpful video. Question though, is this setup with VS Code + GitHub Copilot a better solution for AI driven coding then the by ChatGPT-4 with some of their Plugins, like WebDev, driven coding?
I’m interested if this works better (as it seems should be, since it’s getting data directly from GitHub) also for MQL5 and Python?

[lucasbreton]

I installed both extensions but I don't see the chat icon in the right panel...

[buzzebee]

1:20 the describe this code bit didn't seem to work at all. You highlighted a network request and it described it as a Vue store for a chat component?

[getoutmore]

I'm seeing /createworkspace but not /search. Any idea why? Would like to try it.