#copilot

18 items tagged #copilot.

GUIDE 2026-05-11

Copilot Edits multi-file preview: the diff view most reviewers miss

Copilot Edits shows a unified diff across every file before you apply. Most users skip straight to Apply All and miss the selective-accept workflow that makes multi-file edits actually safe.

Owner · 5 min #copilot #edits

CASE STUDY 2026-05-09

Modernizing a Java Spring Boot service with GitHub Copilot: slow, steady, useful

A measured case study from upgrading a Java Spring Boot service. Copilot helped most with tests, repetitive API changes, and small refactors, not with the migration strategy.

Editor · 8 min #copilot #java

NEWS 2026-05-05

GitHub Copilot Workspace exits preview: pricing, capabilities, and the comparison most people will run

Copilot Workspace, GitHub's task-oriented AI environment, is now generally available. Here's what's in the box, what isn't, and how it stacks up against Cursor's agent features.

Owner · 5 min #copilot #workspace

NEWS 2026-05-02

GitHub Copilot adds model picker: Claude, Gemini, and GPT-4o now selectable

Copilot Business and Enterprise users can now choose between Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini 1.5 Pro, and GPT-4o within the same subscription. Individual plan access comes later this quarter.

Owner · 4 min #copilot #models

GUIDE 2026-04-30

Copilot Workspace vs Cursor Composer: how the multi-file UX actually differs

Both tools handle multi-file edits. Copilot Workspace is task-shaped; Cursor Composer is conversation-shaped. The difference shapes which tasks each one fits.

Owner · 7 min #copilot #cursor

GUIDE 2026-04-25

GitHub Copilot for PR review: a workflow that actually catches things

Copilot's auto-review feature misses real bugs and flags style nits. Here's a three-pass workflow that uses Copilot for what it's good at and humans for what it isn't.

Owner · 7 min #copilot #code-review

CASE STUDY 2026-04-21

Copilot vs Cursor on the same feature: a head-to-head log

I built the same feature — a multi-step form with validation — twice, once in Copilot and once in Cursor. Same model under the hood. Different UX, different output, surprisingly different time-to-done.

Owner · 10 min #cursor #copilot

GUIDE 2026-04-18

Copilot Chat vs inline completions: a workflow split that saves 30 minutes a day

Most Copilot users mix the two surfaces randomly. There's a clear split that produces better output for both, and it's about a five-minute habit shift.

Owner · 6 min #copilot #workflow

GUIDE 2026-04-11

GitHub Copilot Enterprise data residency: what's actually committed in writing

Copilot Enterprise's data residency story is more nuanced than the marketing pages suggest. Here's what GitHub commits to in the contract versus what they hint at on the website.

Owner · 6 min #copilot #enterprise

GUIDE 2026-04-04

GitHub Copilot Chat slash commands: the ones that earn their keep

Copilot Chat ships with a dozen slash commands. Three of them are routinely useful; the rest are rarely worth the keystrokes. Here's the short list.

Owner · 4 min #copilot #workflow

GUIDE 2026-03-08

GitHub Copilot Knowledge Bases: getting your team's docs into the model

Knowledge Bases let Copilot ground answers in your team's docs. Setup is easy; the real questions are about what content to include and how to keep it current.

Owner · 5 min #copilot #knowledge-bases

CASE STUDY 2026-02-27

GitHub Copilot on a 12-year-old Perl codebase: surprising wins, predictable losses

An honest report on using Copilot for Perl maintenance. Some tasks worked better than expected; others were frustrating in specific ways.

Editor · 7 min #copilot #perl

NEWS 2026-02-19

GitHub Copilot Pro raises price, restructures tiers

Copilot Pro moves from $10/month to $19/month with expanded features. The Business tier consolidates with Enterprise. Net effect for individuals: more expensive.

Owner · 3 min #copilot #pricing

GUIDE 2026-01-28

Configuring ESLint to give Copilot the right feedback signals

Copilot reads diagnostics in real time. The right ESLint config turns the linter into a real-time AI feedback loop.

Owner · 4 min #copilot #eslint

CASE STUDY 2026-01-14

Copilot on an internal admin panel: 80 small features over 4 weeks

Building admin tooling for a small company. Copilot fits well; the work shape (lots of similar small features) plays to AI strengths.

Editor · 6 min #copilot #internal-tools

GUIDE 2026-01-10

GitHub Copilot Spaces: organizing chat context for repeated workflows

Copilot Spaces let you save curated context bundles for specific workflows. Useful for teams with recurring tasks that need consistent context.

Owner · 3 min #copilot #spaces

GUIDE 2025-12-26

GitHub Copilot Extensions: when third-party integrations are worth it

Copilot Extensions add capabilities through external services. Some are useful; many add more friction than value.

Owner · 3 min #copilot #extensions

NEWS 2025-12-17

GitHub Copilot Edits mode graduates from preview to stable

Copilot's multi-file editing feature reaches stable. Closes the gap with Cursor's Composer for VS Code users.

Owner · 2 min #copilot #release