GitHub Copilot Agent

Microsoft/GitHub Copilot has unveiled a new AI-powered coding agent that has been designed to automate regular development tasks and augment productivity, enabling developers to prioritize complex work.

“We are taking GitHub Copilot from being a pair programmer to peer programmer. You now have a full coding agent built right into GitHub. You can assign it issues – whether it’s bug fixes, new features, or ongoing code maintenance. And it will complete these tasks autonomously,”

- Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO

What does this Coding Agent can do?

* The new Coding agent can work independently and you you can be assign tasks through GitHub issues or Copilot Chat in Visual Studio Code.

* Once assigned, the agent begins a secure development environment using GitHub Actions, clones the repository, and analyses the codebase.

* Throughout this process, the agent commits changes to a draft pull request and offers session logs for transparency.

* It is capable of managing tasks such as bug fixes, feature additions, code refactoring, and documentation improvements, especially in well-tested codebases.

* It also integrates context from related discussions and complies with custom repository instructions to align with project standards.

* It has security measures in place that ensure that the agent’s contributions are reviewed carefully before they are integrated.

It is currently available to Copilot Enterprise and Copilot Pro+ users across multiple platforms, including GitHub’s website, mobile app, and command-line interface.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPyyyB23NUU&list=WL&index=1

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