GitHub Copilot has been making waves in the programming world since its release last year. Using the power of AI, Copilot can assist developers with code completion and even generate code based on natural language input. Now, with the release of GitHub Copilot X, the possibilities for AI in programming are expanding even further.

GitHub Copilot X is a suite of new features that aim to bring the power of Copilot to the entire developer experience. One of the most exciting new features is Copilot Chat, which allows developers to have a chat GPT-like sidebar in their code editor. This feature can generate unit tests, explain code blocks, or propose bug fixes, all within the context of the code editor. Copilot Chat is deeply integrated into popular IDEs like Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.

Another exciting new feature is GitHub Copilot Voice. This feature allows developers to interact with Copilot using their voice, making it even more accessible and convenient. Developers can sign up for the technical preview of this feature and try it out for themselves.

GitHub Copilot for Pull Requests is another new feature that is currently available in technical preview. Using OpenAI's new GPT-4 model, Copilot can generate AI-generated descriptions for pull requests, making it easier for developers to review and modify suggested descriptions. GitHub is also testing new capabilities where Copilot can automatically suggest sentences and paragraphs as developers create pull requests.

GitHub Copilot for Docs is another new feature that uses a chat interface to provide AI-generated responses to questions about documentation. This feature currently supports React, Azure Docs, and MDM, with plans to expand to more documentation in the future.

Finally, GitHub Copilot CLI allows developers to access Copilot from their terminal. This feature allows developers to ask questions and use natural language to perform tasks with GitHub, even searching across their machine. Copilot CLI is currently in waitlist mode, but developers can sign up to try it out.

The future of AI in programming is bright, and GitHub Copilot X is just the beginning. With more and more features being added to Copilot and other AI-powered programming tools, the possibilities for developers are expanding rapidly. As AI becomes more integrated into the programming workflow, developers will be able to code more efficiently and creatively than ever before.