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Extracting information

Copilot Chat in GitHub can help you extract key information from issues and discussions.

GitHub Copilot Chat can help you extract key information from issues and discussions, making it easier to summarize and understand the content. You can ask Copilot Chat to identify important details, such as action items, deadlines, or specific requests.

Example scenario 1

You are reviewing a long discussion thread about a feature request. You want to quickly identify the main points and any action items that need to be addressed.

Example prompt

Can you summarize the key points and action items from this discussion?

Example response

Hinweis

Die folgende Antwort ist ein Beispiel. Da die Copilot Chat-Antworten nicht deterministisch sind, erhältst du möglicherweise eine andere Antwort als die hier beschriebene.

Key Points:
- The feature request aims to improve the user interface for better accessibility.
- There are concerns about the impact on existing users and workflows.
- Action items include gathering feedback from users and conducting usability testing.
Action Items:
- [ ] Gather feedback from users by the end of the week.
- [ ] Conduct usability testing with a focus group next month.

Example scenario 2

You have a number of open issues assigned to you, and you want to extract the deadlines and priorities for each issue to help you prioritize your work.

Example prompt

Can you list the open issues assigned to me, along with their deadlines and priorities?

Example response

Hinweis

Die folgende Antwort ist ein Beispiel. Da die Copilot Chat-Antworten nicht deterministisch sind, erhältst du möglicherweise eine andere Antwort als die hier beschriebene.

Issue 1:
- Deadline: Next Friday
- Priority: High

Issue 2:
- Deadline: End of the month
- Priority: Medium

Issue 3:
- Deadline: No specific deadline
- Priority: Low

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