GitHub Copilot is Now Free for Developers: Set It Up in Minutes

Learn How to Access and Set Up GitHub Copilot for Free in Visual Studio Code

Microsoft recently announced that GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant, is now free for eligible developers using Visual Studio Code. If you’re excited to try it out, this guide will walk you through setting it up in just a few minutes.

The prerequisites for this tutorial are simple:

• Internet access
• Visual Studio Code
• A GitHub account

Let’s get started!

Why Use GitHub Copilot?

1. Boost Your Productivity

GitHub Copilot helps you code faster by automatically handling repetitive tasks and generating boilerplate code. Spend less time typing, and more time building amazing features.

2. Improve Code Quality

With context-aware suggestions, Copilot helps you write cleaner, more maintainable code. It reduces errors, making your code more reliable and easier to work with.

3. Learn and Grow While You Code