When is Copilot Chat generally more useful than inline completion?

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For more involved requests like explaining a design decision or refactoring a larger blockCorrect answer
For every single keystroke a developer types
Only when the internet connection is offline
Chat is never more useful than inline completion

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Correct answer: A. For more involved requests like explaining a design decision or refactoring a larger block

Explanation

Chat is better suited to more involved, conversational requests, while inline completion suits quick, in-the-flow suggestions.

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Mediumcopilotuse-cases

For more involved requests like explaining a design decision or refactoring a larger blockCorrect answer
For every single keystroke a developer types
Only when the internet connection is offline
Chat is never more useful than inline completion

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. For more involved requests like explaining a design decision or refactoring a larger block

Explanation

Chat is better suited to more involved, conversational requests, while inline completion suits quick, in-the-flow suggestions.

Practise 2 questions on this topic

Take Copilot Chat Features — Timed Test (2 questions) — scored instantly, explanation for every question, no login.

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