GitHub Copilot tip 1: Play to Copilot’s strengthsGitHub Copilot best practices: 10 tips & tricks that actually help
by Ankur Tyagi
July 23, 2025
18 min read
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- GitHub Copilot tip 1: Play to Copilot’s strengths
- GitHub Copilot tip 2: Provide ample context (open files, set imports, etc.)
- GitHub Copilot tip 3: Write descriptive comments and docstrings as prompts
- GitHub Copilot tip 4: Use meaningful names for clarity
- GitHub Copilot tip 5: Pair Copilot with CodeRabbit for AI-assisted code reviews
- GitHub Copilot tip 6: Be specific and provide examples in prompts
- GitHub Copilot tip 7: Break complex tasks into smaller steps
- GitHub Copilot tip 8: Leverage Copilot Chat vs inline completions wisely
- GitHub Copilot tip 9: Cycle through suggestions and refine your prompts
- GitHub Copilot tip 10: Review, test, and verify Copilot’s output
- Now, it’s time to use these hot tips for GitHub Copilot!
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