GitHub has made a significant move to expand its AI-powered coding assistant, Copilot, to Apple's Xcode environment, marking a major milestone in its mission to make the tool an essential part of every developer's workflow. The public preview, available now, brings intelligent coding assistance to Apple developers, offering multi-line suggestions and seamless integration into their favorite IDE.

Copilot's expansion to Xcode is a significant development, as it marks the first time the Microsoft-owned company has brought its AI-powered coding assistant to Apple's platform. The move is expected to enhance developer productivity and streamline coding processes for Apple developers.

In addition to the Xcode integration, GitHub also announced several updates to Copilot, including the ability to make edits to multiple files at once, a new code review feature, and the ability to give Copilot custom instructions. The company also revealed that Copilot Extensions, which integrate third-party tools and services into Copilot, will become generally available in early 2025, allowing users to build their own private extensions.

The expansion of Copilot to Xcode is a significant development in the world of AI-powered coding assistants, and is likely to have a major impact on the way developers work. With its multi-platform support and enhanced features, Copilot is poised to become an essential tool for developers across a wide range of platforms.