How to install copilot in visual studio

Follow steps to install copilot in visual studio-

1. Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code):
If you have not already installed Visual Studio Code, you can download it from the official website: Visual Studio Code Download.

2. Open Visual Studio Code:
Once you have downloaded and installed Visual Studio Code, open it on your computer.

3. Open detail view:
In Visual Studio Code, you can access the extension view in several ways:

• Click on the square icon on the sidebar (or press Ctrl+Shift+X).
• Go to the View menu and select Extensions.
• Use keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+X.

4. Find GitHub Copilot:
In the extension view, you will see a search bar at the top. Type “GitHub Copilot” (without the quotes) in the search bar and press Enter. You should see the GitHub Copilot extension listed in the search results.

5. Install the GitHub Copilot extension:
Once you find the GitHub Copilot extension in the search results, click the “Install” button next to it. This will start the installation process. Wait for the installation to complete.

6. Authenticate with GitHub:
After the installation is complete, you will need to authenticate with your GitHub account to use GitHub Copilot. If you’re prompted to sign in, follow the on-screen instructions to sign in with your GitHub credentials. This step is necessary to enable GitHub Copilot to provide personalized notifications based on your GitHub activity.

7. Reload Visual Studio Code:
After installing the GitHub Copilot extension and authenticating with GitHub, you need to reload the Visual Studio code to activate the extension. You can do this by clicking the “Reload” button that appears after the installation is complete, or by closing and reopening Visual Studio Code.

Start using GitHub Copilot:
Once Visual Studio Code is reloaded and the GitHub Copilot extension is activated, you can start using GitHub Copilot in your code editing sessions. As you type code, GitHub Copilot will provide suggestions based on the context of your code and your programming preferences.

That’s it! You have successfully installed GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code and can now start using it to assist you with your coding tasks. Remember to review and verify the code instructions provided by GitHub Copilot before including them in your project.