How to Make the Most Out of GitHub Co Pilot

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If you write comments, GitHub co pilot can really help you get the most out of what you're doing. Make sure you know exactly what it's doing and take the time to really read and understand it rather than just letting it do its thing. It's very tempting to just ask it to build you a function that does something and just accept it. And quite honestly, it's probably going to be fine most of the time. But it's that like half a percent of time when it breaks or it doesn't cover an edge case that you need it. I think we're going to probably get into a groove where this is somewhat normal.

In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about not becoming dependent on Copilot, CSS variable limitations, finding Sick Picks, lodash hate, and more!

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00:11 Welcome
00:55 Ice, ice baby
02:01 Reactathon
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04:49 Submit your question for our next potluck
05:24 How do you suggest adding form / database to Svelte?
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08:18 What can’t go into a CSS custom prop?
12:42 Are there any really good certifications for Javascript or general full stack development?
16:21 What is the most exciting thing about teaching programming for both of you?
19:37 What is the most challenging thing you have ever overcome in this field?
21:55 How can junior to mid-level devs make the most out of GitHub Copilot while avoiding getting dependent on it and hurting their abilities in the long run?
26:23 Any tips on driving a culture of code quality in a team?
30:28 How soon should Sentry be brought into a new project being built from scratch?
33:11 Is there a place where I can search through all the Sick Picks?
Syntax Sick Picks
34:40 Why is box-sizing: border-box; not the default?
37:51 Is using lodash in a NextJS web application a terrible idea nowadays?
40:42 What is the best practice for storing JWT token?
43:53 Any tips on converting ajax requests to use Fetch API?
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45:11 Any suggestions for tips for updating a very dated React Native codebase?
50:56 SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ×××