NEW Github Copilot Coding Agent: Powerful NEW AI CODER + Copilot Opensource!

GitHub Copilot has received a new upgrade, introducing the new coding agent that can perform tasks like bug fixes, refactoring, writing tests, and adding features based on assigned GitHub issues. It operates autonomously within GitHub and VS Code.

GitHub Copilot can autonomously work on any sort of application or issue assigned to it. Users can assign issues to Copilot, which will promptly start working on them. It is aware of related issues, pull request threads, and project-specific coding actions.

Users can assign issues to GitHub Copilot in the background, freeing them up to work on other tasks. Copilot reacts to assigned tasks, takes action, and gets to work on the request. It allows for reviewing code before execution and marking pull requests ready for reviews.

Copilot can work directly within VS Code through chat requests. It can clone repositories, analyze codebases, and run workflows using GitHub actions. Users can monitor the agent's progress, request follow-ups, and track every step while ensuring compliance with branch policies.

GitHub Copilot is currently in preview, offering advanced features with access to additional tools. The coding agent will soon be open-sourced and integrated into VS Code Core, presenting significant opportunities for developers to collaborate with AI to streamline coding workflows.