{"id":70249,"date":"2025-02-19T11:56:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T19:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/devops\/?p=70249"},"modified":"2025-02-20T11:28:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T19:28:58","slug":"github-copilot-for-azure-devops-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/devops\/github-copilot-for-azure-devops-users\/","title":{"rendered":"GitHub Copilot for Azure DevOps users"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Azure DevOps customers frequently ask us when GitHub Copilot will be available to them. What many don\u2019t realize is that GitHub Copilot for Business is already accessible to all customers, including those using Azure DevOps. Even better, much of its powerful functionality is integrated into tools you already use, like Visual Studio and VS Code. In this post, we\u2019ll share resources to help you get started with GitHub Copilot as an Azure DevOps customer and highlight some of the great features available in your IDE.<\/p>\n<h1>\ud83d\udc5f Getting Started<\/h1>\n<p>Getting started with GitHub Copilot is simple and opens the door to a more efficient coding experience. The Copilot Business is the most popular entry point for teams ready to accelerate their workflows with GitHub Copilot. To make the most of Copilot, follow our best practices like writing clear comments and descriptive function names to guide its AI-powered assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some links to get you started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.github.com\/en\/copilot\/about-github-copilot\/what-is-github-copilot#getting-access-to-copilot\">What is GitHub Copilot? &#8211; Getting Access<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/features\/copilot\/plans\">GitHub Copilot plans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/all-things-azure\/how-to-subscribe-for-github-copilot-business-without-github-enterprise\">How to subscribe for GitHub Copilot Business without GitHub Enterprise: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/visualstudio\/ide\/copilot-free-plan\">Copilot Free Plan Overview (Microsoft Learn)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.github.com\/en\/copilot\/setting-up-github-copilot\">Setting Up GitHub Copilot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.github.com\/en\/copilot\/using-github-copilot\/best-practices-for-using-github-copilot\">Best Practices for Using GitHub Copilot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Using GitHub Copilot with Visual Studio<\/h1>\n<p>GitHub Copilot is included with the latest version of Visual Studio Code &#8211; no additional installations or extensions are required. In Visual Studio, however, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/visualstudio\/ide\/visual-studio-github-copilot-install-and-states\">select a separate component or install the extension<\/a>, depending on your version. Once it is installed, you\u2019ll have access to features that make coding faster, easier, and just more fun. Copilot\u2019s AI-powered code completions help you write code faster and avoid common mistakes. Got a question or stuck on a problem? The built-in chat feature acts like your coding assistant, offering tips and solutions right in your editor. It can even help with debugging, suggesting fixes tailored to your code. Need to start a new project? Copilot can generate boilerplate code and templates to get you rolling. Whether you\u2019re iterating big changes across multiple files or generating documentation for your code, Copilot is there to make it all smoother.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/devops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/02\/github-copilot-extension-example.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/devops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/02\/github-copilot-extension-example.gif\" alt=\"Image Github copilot extension example\" width=\"2114\" height=\"944\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70252\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are some links to dive into the different Copilot features:<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" width=\"50%\">\n      <strong>Visual Studio Code<\/strong>\n    <\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" width=\"50%\">\n      <strong>Visual Studio<\/strong>\n    <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/code.visualstudio.com\/docs\/copilot\/overview\" target=\"_new\">GitHub Copilot Overview<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/code.visualstudio.com\/docs\/copilot\/setup\" target=\"_new\">Setup up GitHub Copilot in VS Code<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/code.visualstudio.com\/docs\/copilot\/ai-powered-suggestions\" target=\"_new\">AI-Powered Suggestions<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/code.visualstudio.com\/docs\/copilot\/copilot-chat\" target=\"_new\">GitHub Copilot Chat<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/code.visualstudio.com\/docs\/copilot\/copilot-edits\" target=\"_new\">Editing with Copilot<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/code.visualstudio.com\/docs\/copilot\/overview#_code-completions-in-the-editor\" target=\"_new\">Code Completions in the Editor<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/visualstudio\/ide\/visual-studio-github-copilot-install-and-states\" target=\"_new\">Install GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/visualstudio\/ide\/visual-studio-github-copilot-extension\" target=\"_new\">Use GitHub Copilot Completions<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/visualstudio\/ide\/visual-studio-github-copilot-chat\" target=\"_new\">Copilot Chat<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/visualstudio\/debugger\/debug-with-copilot\" target=\"_new\">Debugging your code<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h1>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Using Copilot with Azure Repos<\/h1>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using <strong>Azure DevOps<\/strong>, Copilot works seamlessly with <strong>Azure Repos<\/strong>, leveraging your current repository as context to improve code suggestions, autocompletions, and inline comments.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond writing code, Copilot can also streamline your workflow by automating commit messages and generating pull request descriptions, saving time and ensuring clarity in your version history. With <strong>GitHub Copilot and Azure Repos<\/strong>, you get AI-driven coding assistance and automation without changing where you store your code, making development smoother and more efficient.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/devops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/02\/github-copilot-visual-studio-azure-repo-commit-and-pull-request-2.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/devops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/02\/github-copilot-visual-studio-azure-repo-commit-and-pull-request-2.gif\" alt=\"Image github copilot visual studio azure repo commit and pull request 2\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70274\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also use <strong>GitHub Copilot<\/strong> to generate and edit content for your <strong>Azure DevOps Wiki pages<\/strong>, making it easier to document best practices, guidelines, and technical references. For example, you can quickly generate REST API guidelines complete with code samples, ensuring consistency across your team. Additionally, Copilot can help streamline documentation by suggesting commit messages that summarize your changes with context-aware descriptions. This not only saves time but also improves clarity and collaboration across your team.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/devops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/02\/github-copilot-vscode-azure-repo-wiki-and-commit-3.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/devops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/02\/github-copilot-vscode-azure-repo-wiki-and-commit-3.gif\" alt=\"Image github copilot vscode azure repo wiki and commit 3\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70278\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1>\ud83d\udcd6 Learn more<\/h1>\n<p>GitHub Copilot isn\u2019t just about writing code faster, it\u2019s also about helping you become a better engineer. If you\u2019re new to Copilot or just want to level up your skills, here are some great resources to check out. For starters, Microsoft Learn has a handy module that walks you through the basics of using Copilot, so you can hit the ground running. Plus, there\u2019s a guide on using Copilot Chat effectively to get the most out of its context-aware help. Whether it\u2019s answering coding questions, refining your code, or understanding tricky concepts, these resources are a solid way to make Copilot work even better for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/get-started-github-copilot\/\">Get Started with GitHub Copilot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/visualstudio\/ide\/copilot-chat-context\">Copilot Chat and Context Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Azure DevOps customers frequently ask us when GitHub Copilot will be available to them. What many don\u2019t realize is that GitHub Copilot for Business is already accessible to all customers, including those using Azure DevOps. Even better, much of its powerful functionality is integrated into tools you already use, like Visual Studio and VS Code. 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