GitHub presents a demo highlighting Copilot’s AI-powered agentic features for developers. See how Copilot acts as a coding peer, handling issue triage, code generation, test fixing, and more while keeping developers focused and productive.

End-to-End Agentic Development with GitHub Copilot: A Developer Workflow Demo

Author: GitHub

GitHub Copilot is evolving beyond code suggestions—this video demonstrates how the Copilot coding agent reduces developer friction with a cloud-based, no-installation-required environment and supports end-to-end workflow automation:

Key Features Demonstrated

  • Quick Cloud Environment Setup: Start coding in just a few clicks, requiring no local software installation.
  • Work Prioritization: Copilot assists in triaging issues, prioritizing tasks, and keeping your workflow organized.
  • Code Generation: Watch Copilot turn issues into working code as your peer developer.
  • Agent Mode In Action: Take advantage of the Copilot agent for hands-free solutions, including debugging and test automation.
  • Test and Dependency Fixing: Quickly resolve broken tests and satisfy dependencies with Copilot’s intelligent recommendations.
  • Instruction Files: Use structured instructions to direct Copilot’s coding efforts and maintain clarity.
  • Commit and PR Management: Write clear commits and manage pull requests with Copilot’s assistance.
  • Work Review: Copilot reviews its own generated code, providing transparency and reliability.

Workflow Walkthrough (Timestamps)

  • 00:00 – Environment Setup
  • 00:32 – Prioritizing Work
  • 01:20 – Code Generation
  • 02:06 – Agent Mode Demonstration
  • 02:49 – Fixing Tests and Dependencies
  • 03:09 – Using Instruction Files
  • 03:45 – Writing Commits and Pull Requests
  • 04:33 – Reviewing Copilot’s Work

Why Use Copilot’s Agentic Functions?

  • Minimize context switching and manual setup
  • Automate repetitive development tasks
  • Enhance productivity through AI-driven workflow support
  • Boost code quality by integrating Copilot’s suggestions and reviews

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