Debug your code with AI

Sigh… your code won’t compile… again. Good news, though: we’re in the golden age of AI, and sifting through lines of code for that pesky error doesn’t have to be as time-consuming as it used to be. Copilot can serve as your AI coding assistant, and that includes helping with debugging C++, Python, and other complex languages.

Ways Copilot can help debug code and more

Ready to get some coding help? Copilot can help debug code in an array of coding languages, from Java to C++, based on the prompt you enter. It can also help you design coding tests, refractor code, and more. Here are some of the many ways Copilot can help with your code debugging tasks along with specific prompts to try:

Analyze and interpret errors

Copilot can significantly speed up the error analysis process by pinpointing syntax and logical errors in your code. Try prompts like these for Copilot’s help with debugging and error analysis:

• Identify and fix syntax errors in this Python script: [script].
• Analyze this C++ code for logical errors that could cause unexpected behavior.
• Can you suggest corrections for this code that won’t compile?

Automate tests

Copilot can also help you design and automate specific tests to catch possible errors and uncover hidden bugs. Ask Copilot to help design and perform the coding tests you need using prompts like these:

• Help me design unit tests for a Python function to cover all edge cases.
• Can you help me create integration tests for interconnected C++ modules?
• Help generate a set of test cases for this Java class: [Java class].

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