Github Copilot

Pros

• +Accelerates boilerplate and repetitive code generation significantly
• +Works across multiple languages and development environments
• +Reduces time spent on documentation and test writing
• +Improves coding consistency through learned patterns

Cons

• −Generated code requires careful review for correctness and security
• −Performance depends on code context quality and prompt specificity
• −May generate outdated or suboptimal solutions for niche libraries
• −Subscription cost accumulates across large development teams
• −Cannot access private repositories without enterprise configuration