GitHub published a beginner guide for the GitHub Copilot app outlining how to configure agent sessions, write iterative natural language prompts, select task-appropriate AI models, and utilize voice input.

Key Details

• Explains connecting agent sessions to GitHub repositories or local machine folders for codebase context
• Demonstrates plain-English iterative prompt formulation for codebase changes
• Details the AI model selector allowing developers to choose models based on reasoning complexity or execution speed
• Highlights built-in voice input functionality that converts speech to editable prompt text
• Describes session customization options including agent selection and remote web access

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