GitHub Copilot - Simply Explained

Learn what GitHub Copilot actually is, how its three main modes work, pricing options, privacy settings, and common beginner mistakes to avoid.

Most of us assume GitHub Copilot writes code so we don't have to. That assumption misses what's actually happening inside the editor.

In this episode of Simply Explained you will learn:

• What Copilot Actually Is
• Three Ways to Talk to It
• How It Knows About Your Code
• What It Costs
• Privacy and Who Owns the Code
• Mistakes Beginners Make
• Recap and a Question

Simply Explained by M365.FM breaks down Microsoft 365, Azure and modern IT topics in clear, jargon-free language. Hosted by Mirko Peters.

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