This step is crucial as it links the AI tool to the vast code libraries it uses to assist you. To do this, click on the accounts icon at the bottom left of VS Code and sign in with your GitHub ...

AI-powered coding just got more accessible with GitHub Copilot's free plan. Here's how to set it up in VS Code, step-by-step, and find out whether it's smart enough to actually improve your work.

Figure C Figure C: You must sign in to GitHub before you can use the extension. Click Sign In, and a pop-up will open informing you Visual Studio Code wants to sign in using GitHub.