I’ve been using GitHub Copilot for a while now and I’m really impressed. Here’s why I think it’s worth every penny:
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Context awareness: Unlike free AI tools, Copilot understands my entire codebase. I can ask it to do something in one file similar to what’s in another, and it gets it.
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Handles repetitive tasks: It’s great for those boring, repetitive coding jobs. I don’t want AI to do everything, but it’s perfect for the tedious stuff.
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Time-saver: It’s become my coding buddy, helping me work faster and smarter.
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Customizable: It learns from my coding style, making suggestions that fit my preferences.
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Continuous updates: The team behind Copilot keeps improving it, so it gets better over time.
Has anyone else tried it? What do you think? I’m curious to hear about other devs’ experiences.
P.S. I’m thinking of trying out Cursor AI next month to compare. Anyone familiar with both?
I’ve been using Copilot for about six months now, and I have to say, it’s become an indispensable part of my workflow. The time savings are substantial, especially when working on large projects. One thing I’ve noticed is that it’s particularly helpful for API integrations - it often suggests the correct endpoints and data structures, which saves a lot of time digging through documentation.
However, it’s not without its quirks. Sometimes it suggests overly complex solutions or outdated methods. It’s crucial to review its suggestions critically and understand the code it’s generating. That said, even when its suggestions aren’t perfect, they often provide a solid starting point that can be refined.
As for Cursor AI, I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m curious to see how it compares. Has anyone here used both and can share their experiences?
yeah copilot’s pretty sweet. saves me tons of time on boilerplate stuff. only downside is sometimes it suggests code that looks right but has subtle bugs. gotta stay alert and not trust it blindly. but overall def worth it for me. cursor AI looks interesting too, might give it a shot