Github Copilot

Using GitHub Copilot has transformed my development experience. It’s not just a productivity boost—it represents a fundamental shift in how I approach coding. Before Copilot, much of my focus was on mastering language and framework specifics. One of its biggest advantages is that I no longer need to spend as much time memorizing framework syntax or language quirks. Copilot suggests relevant code snippets based on context, allowing me to focus on problem-solving rather than syntax details. This has been especially helpful when switching between languages or working with unfamiliar frameworks. By handling repetitive tasks, Copilot frees me to spend more time thinking about business logic and deepening my domain knowledge. Instead of getting bogged down in writing mundane code, I can concentrate on creating better solutions and improving the overall architecture of my projects.

I use GitHub Copilot in IntelliJ to explain and learn Java . With VS Code Insiders I sometimes tap its suggestions but mostly only use it if stuck. Suggestions typically need refinement yet often spark solutions. This tool streamlines development and helps me explore solutions quicker.

For a mature codebase that has developed "patterns" and well defined code structures, this tool is a massive productivity booster. Just tell it what you want and it does a pretty flawless job converting your thoughts to code.

After using Copilot and Restsocket, creating REST APIs became so much easier. With Restsocket generating the initial code based on the DB and Copilot helping with the logic, I was able to build my server incredibly fast!

It sometimes acts like it's not made to code. It's buggy. I like the auto complete but still it's sometimes quite a bit more of an annoyance than help.

Getting better for large codebase. Right now it is one project specific. Would be great if somehow it can be riggedup for fullstack

copilot has really caught up. I remember it being really bad to use last year, but now its almost as good as cursor.