Developers thrive on clarity, speed, and clean code. That’s why Microsoft Copilot isn’t just helpful—it’s a force multiplier. These are the go-to questions developers ask to keep momentum high and mistakes low.
🔧 1. Can you create unit tests for this class?
Test coverage is critical. Copilot helps generate modular tests with setup/teardown logic, mocking strategies, and clean assertions—making your testing framework smarter and more scalable.
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🔍 2. Is there anything wrong with this code?
Copilot becomes your second pair of eyes. It flags syntax errors, logic flaws, and performance bottlenecks before they escalate—especially handy when you're neck-deep in a pull request.
🧠3. What does this error mean?
No more deciphering stack traces solo. Copilot translates error messages into actionable explanations, often with suggestions on how to fix them—and where the issue originated.
đź› 4. Can you create this method to do XYZ?
Whether it's transforming data or making clean API calls, Copilot drafts structured, maintainable methods with comments that clarify the logic and intent.
⚙️ 5. Can you create this workflow to do XYZ?
From CI/CD automation to repository update pipelines, Copilot lays out scripts and workflows that make manual effort feel obsolete.
✨ Bonus Questions Worth Asking
Refactor this code to follow best practices
Mock this dependency cleanly for testing
Review this pull request for missed edge cases
Pro tip: Copilot is more than autocomplete. It's your debugging partner, your code stylist, and your testing strategist—all rolled into one.
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