Feature Request: AI that Compiles and Iterates Until Code is Correct

[pszabop]

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Feature Request: AI that Compiles and Iterates Until Code is Correct

Description:
I would like to request a feature for GitHub Copilot where the AI not only generates code but also runs a compiler and iterates on the code until it compiles correctly. This would save developers a significant amount of time and effort, as they currently have to manually debug and fix code that does not compile.

Use Case:
As a developer, I often receive code suggestions from GitHub Copilot that do not compile. This requires me to spend additional time debugging and fixing the code. An AI that can automatically compile and iterate on the code until it is correct would streamline my workflow and improve productivity.

Benefits:

• Saves time and effort for developers
• Reduces frustration from receiving non-compiling code suggestions
• Improves overall user experience with GitHub Copilot

Additional Context:
I have encountered numerous instances where the code suggested by GitHub Copilot does not compile, leading to wasted time and effort. Implementing this feature would greatly enhance the value of GitHub Copilot for developers.

Bonus points: writes and runs unit tests as well so application logic is also correct

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[prime399]

That's a lot to ask from github copilot, but I'll be glad to have it in my arsenal.

[pszabop]

That's a lot to ask from github copilot, but I'll be glad to have it in my arsenal.

I don't think so. I already do the requested task manually, feeding the compiler result back to copilot which then often does a reasonable job of fixing the problem. Just take me out of the loop.

A sandbox in a container on the copilot side is also not hard to implement, you can find sandboxes for development all over the web, in github deployment automation, etc. Copilot running a local-to-the-user environment not too hard either, the commands are already in visual studio and other IDEs.

[prime399]

Just like Cline and aider but for GitHub copilot, pretty interesting.

[pszabop]

chatGTP is now iterating when it runs numerical integration and re-doing it automatically when it finds a divide by zero. The idea is out there in basic forms