Increase productivity by 30% and improve development quality with Copilot

Software development is a complex task that demands precision, efficiency and creativity. With the growth of artificial intelligence tools such as Copilot, developers now have a powerful tool at their disposal to optimise their workflows.

This AI not only offers code suggestions, but also helps reduce bugs and improve the quality of the software being developed. Below, we explore some use cases, code examples and how you can integrate Copilot into your projects to achieve up to 30% more productivity.

What can Copilot do for an application developer?

Copilot acts as an intelligent assistant that facilitates the development process by offering practical solutions, completing functions in advance and helping to correct common errors. Imagine working on a complex module and having the AI automatically suggest how to solve certain code fragments or how to optimise the ones you have already written.

Here are 7 concrete examples or ideas of how to use both Copilot and GitHub Copilot if you are a developer:

• Autogeneration of code in any programming language:

Code Example: Suppose you need to write a function in C# that validates whether a string is a valid phone number in international format. Instead of creating all the logic from scratch, Copilot can suggest an optimised solution.

• Automated Documentation of Own Code and Better Understanding of Others’ Code

Maintaining code documentation is essential for collaboration and long-term maintenance. Copilot can help you automatically document functions, classes and methods, generating relevant docstrings or comments:

Thanks to Copilot, you can make sure that your code is well documented with accurate comments, which makes it easier to understand and collaborate as a team.
In addition, you can pass a code to Copilot and have it explain what it does.

• Code Reformulation for Better Understanding

If code is written in a complex way, Copilot can suggest more readable or refactored versions of the code. For example, if a code uses dense logic that is difficult to follow, the AI can suggest a clearer version, making it easier to understand and maintain.

Original code:

Copilot suggestion (more clear and concise):

• Bug detection

Copilot not only helps you understand the code, but can also alert you to potential problems, such as logic errors or security vulnerabilities. By reviewing third-party code, Copilot can suggest improvements to ensure the stability and security of the application.

Translating Code Between Languages

If you need to understand how a piece of code works in a different language than the one you’re used to, Copilot can easily translate that code into another language. This allows you to see how similar logic would work in another environment, which is useful when working on multi-language projects or when learning a new language.

For example, you could take a Python function and Copilot would suggest its C# equivalent.

Copilot suggestion in #c:

Help in Creating Automatic Tests

Automatic tests are crucial to ensure that your code works correctly in different scenarios. Copilot can automatically generate test cases for your code, suggesting unit tests based on the functions you write:

AI helps you generate the tests needed to ensure that your functions behave as expected, without the need to write tests from scratch.

Creating SQL Queries and Obtaining Database Schema

If you are working with databases and need to obtain the schema from SQL queries, Copilot can suggest the creation of optimised queries or even help you interpret the database schema based on the queries you make:

Such hints are especially useful when working with complex databases, allowing you to understand the schema quickly and efficiently.

Benefits of using Copilot in application development

• Time savings: By auto-completing code and generating snippets automatically, Copilot allows you to perform repetitive tasks much faster. In our experience, we have achieved up to 75% time savings when performing certain tasks, such as writing common functions or implementing design patterns.
• Improved productivity: By offering contextual suggestions and quick solutions, Copilot allows you to focus on the more complex and creative tasks. This results in significantly improved productivity and reduced time spent searching for solutions in documentation or on the web.
• Continuous learning: Copilot not only helps you write code, but also acts as a learning tool, suggesting new techniques and best practices. This is especially useful for developers looking to improve their skills and learn new technologies.
• Error reduction: Copilot’s suggestions are based on the context of the code, allowing you to identify errors before they become problems. This contributes to a significant reduction in bugs, improving code quality from the start.
• Creativity and experimentation: By offering alternative solutions or approaches that you might not have considered, Copilot encourages experimentation and creativity, allowing you to innovate in problem solving.
• Support for multiple languages: Copilot supports a wide variety of programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Go, and many more. This makes it a versatile tool for teams working in different types of projects and environments.

Copilot has become an essential tool for modern developers, helping to increase productivity, improve code quality and facilitate collaboration in development teams. Its ability to generate code, provide intelligent suggestions and automatically document makes Copilot an indispensable assistant for any developer looking to optimise their workflow.

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