As developers, we’ve largely moved past the novelty of AI as just an "autocomplete on steroids." Today, the real productivity gains come from integrating AI deeply into the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC).
In this article, I’ll walk you through my daily workflow using GitHub Copilot—from analyzing Jira tickets via Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations, to finalizing architectural approaches, debugging, and generating comprehensive test suites.
1. The Setup: Tools & Shortcuts
Before diving into the workflow, you need the right environment.
Prerequisites:
