Paul Krill
Editor at Large

GitHub previews GitHub Copilot Workspace

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Apr 29, 20241 min

Copilot-native developer environment allows developers to brainstorm, plan, build, test, and run code using natural language.

GitHub is offering a technical preview of GitHub Copilot Workspace, which provides a developer environment based on the GitHub Copilot AI-powered programming assistant.

The GitHub Copilot Workspace preview was introduced April 29. Described as a Copilot-native development environment for everyday tasks, GitHub Copilot Workspace allows developers “to brainstorm, plan, build, test, and run code in natural language,” GitHub said. GitHub Copilot Chat, the natural language assistant, was introduced in November.

GitHub Copilot Workspace features an AI-assisted, task-centric workflow. Starting at a GitHub repository or a GitHub issue, Copilot helps the developer build a step-by-step plan to solve the issue based on a deep understanding of the codebase, issue replies, and more. The developer can implement, edit, regenerate, or undo a plan using natural language as well. Developers are provided with everything needed to validate the plan and test the code in one streamlined list in natural language, GitHub said.

Developers can sign up for GitHub Copilot Workspace at githubnext.com.

Paul Krill

Paul Krill is editor at large at InfoWorld. Paul has been covering computer technology as a news and feature reporter for more than 35 years, including 30 years at InfoWorld. He has specialized in coverage of software development tools and technologies since the 1990s, and he continues to lead InfoWorld’s news coverage of software development platforms including Java and .NET and programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, and Go. Long trusted as a reporter who prioritizes accuracy, integrity, and the best interests of readers, Paul is sought out by technology companies and industry organizations who want to reach InfoWorld’s audience of software developers and other information technology professionals. Paul has won a “Best Technology News Coverage” award from IDG.

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