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Arsen Apostolov
Arsen Apostolov

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GitHub Copilot Now Free: why is it important? 🤔

The most powerful business use of generative AI - code generation at 51% - just became free for everyone with GitHub Copilot.

Recent Menlo Ventures research reveals an interesting pattern - among generative AI implementations, code generation dominates, followed by support chatbots (31%) and enterprise search (28%). GitHub's move to offer free Copilot access, including GPT-4 and Claude 3.5, signals a significant shift in the market.

⚠️ Important note: While Copilot is now free, organizations need to carefully evaluate their data privacy requirements. Free tier doesn't guarantee your code won't be used for model training - a crucial consideration for proprietary code and sensitive projects.

Looking ahead in the following years:

ℹ️ The most dominant AI use case is becoming a commodity. When your competitors have access to the same tools, success depends on integration expertise and workflow optimization.

ℹ️ Today's pattern shows businesses focusing on practical AI applications. As these become standard, the next wave will likely combine multiple AI tools - imagine Copilot-like assistance not just for code, but across your entire tech stack.

ℹ️ With current features like project-wide understanding and multi-file editing, we're already seeing AI evolve from task automation to strategic assistance. Next step? AI becoming an integral part of planning and architecture decisions.

The time for AI experimentation is over. We're entering an era where AI tools are free but expertise in using them becomes the real competitive advantage.

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Ettourach

Great presentation of how and how to ask/Githube Copilot so can I build anything??

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Arsen Apostolov

With GitHub Copilot, you can tackle a wide range of projects. Start small—build a simple feature or script—and gradually take on more complex challenges. The key is asking clear, specific prompts to guide the suggestions effectively. Good luck!

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