Hey everyone! I’m kinda puzzled about GitHub Copilot. When I first tried it out last year, it was mind-blowing. But I just renewed my subscription, and now it’s not working well at all.
It’s struggling with simple HTML and CSS stuff. When I try to fix one line, it messes up a bunch of my code. Plus, the subscription length seems shorter than before.
Is anyone else noticing these issues? Or am I just having bad luck? I’d love to hear your thoughts on Copilot’s current performance.
Here’s a quick example of what I mean:
<div class="container">
<h1>Welcome</h1>
<p>This is a sample.</p>
</div>
<style>
.container {
background: #f0f0f0;
padding: 20px;
}
</style>
Copilot can’t seem to handle even this basic structure anymore. What’s going on?
I’ve been using Copilot extensively in my development work, and I can relate to your experience. While I haven’t noticed a significant decline, I’ve observed that its performance can be inconsistent across different languages and frameworks.
For HTML and CSS, I’ve found that Copilot sometimes struggles with more complex layouts or newer CSS features. It tends to perform better with JavaScript and backend languages in my experience.
One strategy that’s worked for me is to break down tasks into smaller components before engaging Copilot. This seems to help it generate more accurate and relevant code suggestions.
Regarding the subscription length, I haven’t encountered any changes. It might be worth checking your billing details or contacting GitHub support for clarification.
Have you considered trying alternatives like Tabnine or Kite? While not as comprehensive as Copilot, they might offer different strengths that could complement your workflow.
havent noticed any major issues with copilot lately, but it can be hit or miss sometimes. for simple html/css like that, try givin it more context or break it down into smaller chunks. also, make sure ur using the latest version and ur vscode settings are optimized. if its still actin up, might be worth checkin with github support bout ur subscription.
I’ve been using Copilot for a while now, and I’ve noticed some fluctuations in its performance too. It’s not just you. From what I’ve experienced, Copilot’s effectiveness can vary depending on the project context and the specific code you’re working on.
For simple HTML and CSS like your example, I’ve found it helps to be more explicit in your comments or docstrings. Sometimes I’ll write a brief description of what I want before letting Copilot generate code. This seems to improve its accuracy.
As for the subscription length, I haven’t noticed any changes there. It might be worth double-checking your account settings or reaching out to GitHub support if you think there’s an issue.
One thing that’s helped me is treating Copilot more as an assistant than a full-on code generator. I use it for suggestions and then refine the output myself. This approach has been more reliable, especially for front-end work.
Have you tried adjusting your VS Code settings for Copilot? Sometimes tweaking those can improve its performance. Also, keeping your project’s dependencies up-to-date seems to help Copilot understand the context better.