GitHub recently announced a significant update for developers using Mac. The first preview of GitHub Copilot is now available, allowing developers to experience this AI-based feature to enhance their workflow. GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant that helps developers write code faster by providing suggestions and requests for specific commands.
GitHub Copilot is now compatible with many IDEs, including Android Studio and Visual Studio Code. The feature will also be integrated into Xcode, the software used for developing applications for Apple platforms like macOS and iOS.
With GitHub Copilot in Xcode, developers can utilize code completion, multi-line suggestions, and content filtering. The feature supports various programming languages, including Swift and Objective-C.
To try the public preview of GitHub Copilot for Xcode, developers must have a valid Copilot license. Then, follow the step-by-step guide provided on the GitHub website.
It's worth noting that Xcode 16 also includes AI-based features that use Apple's language models to predict code in Swift. You can download the latest version of Xcode from the Apple Developer website.