How GitHub Next took Copilot Workspace from concept to code

Whether you’re addressing an issue, iterating on a pull request, or bootstrapping a project, GitHub Copilot Workspace helps jumpstart your tasks by describing what you want in natural language. You remain in control as you move between tasks, specs, plans, and code. Join GitHub's Chris Reddington, senior program manager of DevRel, and Cole Bemis, research engineer on GitHub Next, for an introduction to Copilot Workspace, a Copilot-native dev environment launched in April 2024 by GitHub Next. Learn how Copilot Workspace works, how we got here, and what we've learned so far from the technical preview. #CopilotWorkspace #GitHubUniverse #GitHub 00:00 Introduction to Copilot Workspace and Goals 3:49 Introduction for GitHub Next and their Approach to Prototyping AI Tools 7:02 From Early Prototypes to Copilot Workspace 10:14 Task-to-Code Workflow in Copilot Workspace 11:13 Demo: Copilot Workspace on GitHub 23:06 Entry Points and Task Description Strategies 28:01 Tips & tricks for Copilot Workspace 29:29 Engaging with the Community and Feedback 33:06 Key takeaways Watch more videos from GitHub Universe 2024 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhnCiV23PQE&list=PL0lo9MOBetEF_de7yKAWpnMkTsKH6aJ4P Stay up-to-date on all things GitHub by subscribing and following us at: YouTube: http://bit.ly/subgithub Blog: https://github.blog X: https://twitter.com/github LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/github Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/github TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@github Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GitHub/ About GitHub: It’s where over 100 million developers create, share, and ship the best code possible. It’s a place for anyone, from anywhere, to build anything—it’s where the world builds software. https://github.com