Refactor Messy Code in Seconds with GitHub Copilot

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Let GitHub Copilot Clean Up Your Code
Messy code? No problem. Instead of manually rewriting it, let GitHub Copilot suggest cleaner, more efficient alternatives.

Here’s how
1️⃣ Highlight the code you want to refactor.
2️⃣ Add a simple comment above it, like:
# Refactor this function to be more readable and efficient
3️⃣ Press Ctrl + Enter (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Enter (Mac) to open GitHub Copilot Chat.
4️⃣ Copilot will generate a cleaner, more optimized version—review and apply!
🔹 Example: Before
def calculate_total(items):
total = 0
for item in items:
if 'price' in item and 'quantity' in item:
total += item['price'] * item['quantity']
return total

🔹 After Copilot Refactor:
def calculate_total(items):
return sum(item['price'] * item['quantity'] for item in items if 'price' in item and 'quantity' in item)

Why it’s awesome! More readable, more Pythonic, and less boilerplate.

Quick Takeaway
Next time you’re staring at ugly code, don’t sweat it—just ask GitHub Copilot to refactor it for you. A simple comment and one keystroke can turn messy logic into clean, maintainable code.