Selecting and switching models

Software Development with GitHub Copilot

Thalia Barrera

AI Engineering Curriculum Manager, DataCamp

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Not all models are created equal

¹ https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/reference/ai-models/supported-models

Not all models are created equal

¹ https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/reference/ai-models/supported-models

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Choosing the right model for the interface

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Choosing the right model for the interface

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Bring your own API key

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• Test newer models
• Use local or private deployments
• Bypass rate limits
• Explore advanced use cases

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Note: Only available to individual users

Bring your own API key: limitations

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• Only applies to chat (not completions or commit messages)
• May lack features: tool support, vision, syntax awareness
• Copilot relies on its own systems for indexing

Let's practice!

Software Development with GitHub Copilot