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New GitHub Copilot Features to Enhance Developer Productivity
GitHub has introduced new features to GitHub Copilot to improve coding efficiency based on the specific needs of organizations. These include the ability to make changes across multiple files with a single command, automatic next-edit suggestions, and the option to store and share customized instructions directly in the editor. These updates aim to streamline the development process and boost productivity.
Copilot Edits and Enhanced AI Capabilities
GitHub Copilot Edits, now generally available, allows users to edit multiple files using natural language commands. Developers can specify files to edit and apply changes easily in their workspace. Additionally, Copilot now has enhanced agentic features that enable it to automatically iterate, fix errors, suggest terminal commands, and analyze runtime issues, making it a powerful tool for developers.
New Tools and Integrations for Enterprise Use
GitHub has also made several new tools available for organizations. The integration of Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash and OpenAI’s o3-mini models in Copilot Chat provides developers with more choices when building with AI. Copilot Workspace for Enterprise allows businesses to manage workspace access securely and leverage Copilot's agentic capabilities for faster, collaborative coding.
Project Padawan: A Step Toward Autonomous AI Development
GitHub revealed plans for a future tool called "Project Padawan," where developers can assign entire tasks to Copilot, letting the AI complete them autonomously. This tool will allow developers to review completed tasks later, enabling a more autonomous and efficient workflow. GitHub aims to evolve this tool with feedback from users and partners to create a more advanced AI-driven development experience.
The official link of this news is https://github.com/newsroom/press-releases/agent-mode.