Add post on how unusable & stupid Copilot Workspace is #63
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1-6: Consider using more professional language in the title and tags.The current title and tags use emotionally charged language that might detract from the credibility of your technical critique. Consider rephrasing to maintain professionalism while still conveying your concerns.
-title: How unusable & stupid Copilot Workspace is -tags: [copilot, workspace, coding, disappointment] +title: A Critical Review of Copilot Workspace's Limitations +tags: [copilot, workspace, coding, developer-experience, analysis]
18-40: Enhance code examples with real-world scenarios.The current code examples are overly simplified and don't effectively demonstrate the specific issues you've encountered. Consider:
- Using real-world examples from your experience
- Including more context around the problematic suggestions
- Showing both the incorrect Copilot suggestion and the correct implementation
For Example 2, consider showing the actual error message:
function exampleFunction() { let inScopeVariable = 10; - // Copilot Workspace suggested outOfScopeVariable here - console.log(outOfScopeVariable); + // Copilot Workspace incorrectly suggested: + console.log(outOfScopeVariable); // ReferenceError: outOfScopeVariable is not defined + + // What I actually needed: + console.log(inScopeVariable); }
94-101: Consider expanding the positive aspects section for a more balanced review.While your critique raises valid points, the "Positive experiences" section feels brief compared to the detailed criticism. A more balanced approach would:
- Provide concrete examples of successful use cases
- Quantify the time saved with boilerplate generation
- Compare specific features that work well against those that don't
This would help readers make more informed decisions about when Copilot Workspace might still be useful despite its limitations.
119-122: Improve writing style and sentence structure.Consider varying the sentence structure in the improvements section to make it more engaging:
-1. **Improvement 1**: Enhance the machine learning models to better understand the codebase and provide more relevant suggestions. -2. **Improvement 2**: Optimize the performance to reduce lag and freezing. -3. **Improvement 3**: Expand language support to include more programming languages and frameworks. -4. **Improvement 4**: Provide more customization options to allow developers to tailor the tool to their specific needs. +• **Machine Learning**: Enhance models for better codebase understanding and more relevant suggestions. +• **Performance**: Reduce lag and freezing through optimization. +• **Language Support**: Broaden the range of supported programming languages and frameworks. +• **Customization**: Enable developers to tailor the tool to their specific workflows.🧰 Tools
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[style] ~121-~121: Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Context: ...rmance to reduce lag and freezing. 3. Improvement 3: Expand language support to include...(ENGLISH_WORD_REPEAT_BEGINNING_RULE)
[style] ~122-~122: Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Context: ...gramming languages and frameworks. 4. Improvement 4: Provide more customization options...(ENGLISH_WORD_REPEAT_BEGINNING_RULE)
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[style] ~16-~16: Opting for a less wordy alternative here can improve the clarity of your writing.
Context: ...ely unrelated to the task at hand. This not only wasted my time but also disrupted my workflow. ```javascript // Expected...(NOT_ONLY_ALSO)
[style] ~48-~48: The phrase “a variety of” may be wordy. To make your writing clearer, consider replacing it.
Context: ...usefulness for developers who work with a variety of technologies. For example, it might not...(A_VARIETY_OF)
[style] ~121-~121: Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Context: ...rmance to reduce lag and freezing. 3. Improvement 3: Expand language support to include...(ENGLISH_WORD_REPEAT_BEGINNING_RULE)
[style] ~122-~122: Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Context: ...gramming languages and frameworks. 4. Improvement 4: Provide more customization options...(ENGLISH_WORD_REPEAT_BEGINNING_RULE)
| - "Copilot Workspace is a promising tool, but it needs significant improvements to be truly useful for developers." - [Source](https://example.com/review1) | ||
| - "The performance issues and lack of understanding of the codebase make Copilot Workspace frustrating to use." - [Source](https://example.com/review2) |
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Add proper citations and verifiable sources.
The current links use placeholder domains (example.com) which reduces the credibility of your critique. Consider:
- Adding links to actual developer feedback from GitHub issues or discussions
- Including timestamps and usernames (with permission) for testimonials
- Linking to specific GitHub Copilot Workspace documentation when discussing features
-"Copilot Workspace is a promising tool, but it needs significant improvements to be truly useful for developers." - [Source](https://example.com/review1)
-"The performance issues and lack of understanding of the codebase make Copilot Workspace frustrating to use." - [Source](https://example.com/review2)
+> "Copilot Workspace is a promising tool, but it needs significant improvements to be truly useful for developers."
+> — [@username on GitHub Discussion #123](https://github.com/github/copilot/discussions/123#discussioncomment-1234567), October 5, 2024Committable suggestion was skipped due to low confidence.
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