5.6 How to Setup GitHub Copilot for Free in VS Code | DevOps

Are you preparing for IT campus placements and want to write code, scripts, and configurations 10x faster? In this practical DevOps tutorial, we dive into the future of software engineering: GitHub Copilot!

If you are manually typing every line of code, you are falling behind. We introduce you to GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant trained on billions of lines of code. We break down its core features (real-time suggestions, inline documentation, bug fixing) and explain exactly how its pricing model and free trial limits work so you can practice without paying. You will get a complete step-by-step walkthrough on installing the Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code, authenticating your GitHub account, and tracking your free usage limits.

Topics Covered in this Video:
* What is GitHub Copilot and how does the AI actually work?
* Core Features: Auto-completions, inline comments, and fixing mistakes.
* Pricing and Limits: How to navigate the free trial for this course.
* VS Code Setup: Installing the GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat extensions.
* Authentication: Securely linking VS Code to your GitHub account.
* Tracking your free usage (Code completions and chat messages).

0: 00 – Intro
1: 26 – How to Setup GitHub Copilot in VS Code
3: 22 – Track Usage
3: 54 – Pricing and Limits

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