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# How to use GitHub Copilot Chat in Visual Studio

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## Summary

Learn how to use GitHub Copilot Chat in Visual Studio and leverage its AI-powered coding assistance. Understand the differences between arrays and Lists and convert code from using arrays to using Lists.

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