# Encourage Using GitHub Copilot to Increase Julia Usage

**URL:** https://discourse.julialang.org/t/encourage-using-github-copilot-to-increase-julia-usage/87405
**Category:** Offtopic
**Created:** [September 17, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/encourage-using-github-copilot-to-increase-julia-usage/87405 "2022-09-17T15:36:27Z")
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### Author: ![PetrKryslUCSD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/julialang/user_avatar/discourse.julialang.org/petrkryslucsd/32/215825_2.png) [@PetrKryslUCSD](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/PetrKryslUCSD)
#### Post date: [September 17, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/encourage-using-github-copilot-to-increase-julia-usage/87405/8 "2022-09-17T20:50:17Z")

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I would strongly advise against using Copilot.  
The reason has been stated very cogently here:

> [@\[sharing tools/experiences\] github copilot can be a nice addition](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/sharing-tools-experiences-github-copilot-can-be-a-nice-addition/79452/5):
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> My advice: Keep your hands off GitHub Copilot. [https://drewdevault.com/2022/06/23/Copilot-GPL-washing.html](https://drewdevault.com/2022/06/23/Copilot-GPL-washing.html)

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