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Insider: September 19, 2024
Last week, we offered a first-look at how we're testing integrating OpenAI's new o1 models with GitHub Copilot. OpenAI o1 is a new series of reasoning models focused on solving hard problems, particularly in areas like math, science, and coding. And that makes it a perfect fit for us to experiment with at GitHub.
Insider: September 5, 2024
Code reviews: a necessary evil or a developer’s best friend? We believe the latter. The code review process—where one or more developers review code authored by another developer to ensure it’s codebase ready—is a cornerstone of software development. Code reviews help bolster code quality, encourage knowledge sharing, and accelerate professional growth.
Insider: August 22, 2024
Did you know there is so much more you can do to provide the tool context? In this edition of *The GitHub Insider*, we’re going to explore some new, super fancy (though still super simple!) prompt strategies to make Copilot work as hard as possible for you and your project.
Insider: August 1, 2024
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that you can use to add formatting elements to plaintext documents. Created by John Gruber in 2004, Markdown is now widely used for everything from writing documentation to creating blog posts. It’s designed to be easy to read and write, making it a favorite among writers, developers, and content creators.
Insider: July 18, 2024
Do you build code for your personal or work projects? Are you looking for technical strategies to boost your efficiency? Do you use GitHub Copilot, or are you open to trying? If you answered yes to any of the above, this edition of The GitHub Insider is for you!
Insider: July 3, 2024
In this edition of The GitHub Insider, we’re gonna “git” in the weeds, break down the basics, and toss some tips and tricks your way. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to coding, this newsletter will have something for you.
Insider: June 20, 2024
Did you know that Copilot isn’t just for personal projects? It’s for the workplace, too, helping teams code quickly and take their productivity and innovation to the next level. In fact, we recently came out with a few nifty features, like chat participants, Copilot Extensions, and Copilot Workspace that can help you bring Copilot to the workplace and supercharge your team’s process.
Insider: June 6, 2024
In this edition of The GitHub Insider, we’re gonna “git” in the weeds, break down the basics, and toss some tips and tricks your way. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to coding, this newsletter will have something for you. So, let’s “git” down to business.
Insider: May 23, 2024
In this edition of The GitHub Insider, we thought it would be fun to take a stroll through memory lane, looking back on the first few years of GitHub Copilot’s life, reminisce about some big milestones, and offer up some best practices that we’ve learned from a few of Copilot’s sticky spots.
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