Visual Studio Code
Free, extensible code editor from Microsoft.
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GitHub Copilot
AI pair programmer integrated into your editor and GitHub.
Overview
GitHub Copilot provides code completions, chat and coding agents inside VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, the terminal and GitHub itself, including assigning issues to an agent that opens pull requests.
Key features
01
Completions
Inline suggestions as you type.
02
Copilot Chat
Ask questions about your code.
03
Coding agent
Assign issues and get pull requests.
Pros & cons
What's great
- Works in many editors
- Deep GitHub integration
Keep in mind
- Free tier is limited
- Suggestions need review
Pricing
Free
$0
Core features with usage limits.
Paid plans
From a monthly fee
Higher limits, advanced features and team options.
Plans and prices change often — check the official website for current pricing.
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