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Pull Request Description for GitHub Copilot Feature

This pull request aims to introduce a new feature in GitHub Copilot that generates pull request descriptions based on code changes. It will save time and enhance collaboration by providing helpful summaries for reviewers. Users can now generate a first draft for their pull requests and preview the markdown output by selecting the "Add AI Generated Pull Request Description" icon within the Create a Pull Request window.

Key Points

  • Introducing a new feature in GitHub Copilot for generating pull request descriptions
  • Saving time and improving collaboration by providing helpful summaries for reviewers
  • Ability to generate a first draft for pull requests and preview the markdown output
  • Users can access this feature by selecting the "Add AI Generated Pull Request Description" icon within the Create a Pull Request window

Feedback

Feedback from users has been positive, with responses being accurate and useful, and suggestions being inserted at a rate of 80%. Users are encouraged to share ideas to further improve this feature and enhance Version Control with GitHub Copilot by taking the survey.

Get Involved

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By: Jessie Houghton, Program Manager, Version Control Team