{"id":4736,"date":"2023-11-20T16:48:10","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T00:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unlocked.microsoft.com\/?post_type=stories&#038;p=4736"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T23:21:00","slug":"copilot-voice","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/unlocked.microsoft.com\/copilot-voice\/","title":{"rendered":"AI-powered coding for everyone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div id=\"block_37bb7891b88437873eb67471fa7773b9\" class=\"js-card fullwidth-feature-bottom fullwidth-feature-bottom--bottom\" style=\"\">\n                                <div class=\"container row transition--in-up --has-eyebrow\">\n            <div class=\"fullwidth-feature-bottom__header-wrapper col-md-14\">\n                <div class=\"fullwidth-feature-bottom__header-wrapper\">\n                                        <h1 class=\"fullwidth-feature-bottom__header fullwidth-feature-bottom__header__size-h2 \">\n                                            AI-powered coding for everyone                                        <\/h1>\n                                                    <div class=\"fullwidth-feature-bottom__eyebrow-wrapper\">\n                            <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/unlocked.microsoft.com\/collections\/the-uplift\/\"\n        target=\"\"\n            class=\"fullwidth-feature-bottom__eyebrow\">\n        The Uplift    <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fullwidth-feature-bottom__excerpt-wrapper col-md-6 offset-md-3\">\n                            <div class=\"fullwidth-feature-bottom__excerpt\">\n                    Engineers like Anton Mirhorodchenko are overcoming accessibility issues in unprecedented ways.                <\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fullwidth-feature-bottom__media   transition--media\">\n        \n<div id=\"block_37bb7891b88437873eb67471fa7773b9_video-player\" class=\"video-player\">\n    <div id=\"videoplayer-1\" class=\"video-player__wrapper js-video-player theme-overlay  has-overlay-image has-overlay-image-mobile\" aria-label=\"Watch \u201cAnton&#039;s journey: AI-powered coding for everyone&quot;\">\n        <div\n            id=\"video-player-overlay-ad4b8258-ae20-4eae-9e00-dfb40675ba32\"\n            class=\"video-player__overlay js-video-player-overlay\"\n            data-label-video-title=\"\u201cAnton's journey: AI-powered coding for everyone\"\"\n            data-label-desktop=\"A man sitting at a desk, writing code on a computer. 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Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Anton faced physical challenges from a young age. <span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW87932735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87932735 BCX8\">After his parents bought him a book about QBasic, he learned the language in one month, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87932735 BCX8\">a new world of possibilities <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW87932735 BCX8\">opened up<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87932735 BCX8\">. Despite <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87932735 BCX8\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87932735 BCX8\"> limited functionality and lack of accessibility features<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87932735 BCX8\"> of his laptop<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87932735 BCX8\">, Anton immersed himself in the digital realm, teaching himself to code.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Over time, Anton developed a shorthand typing method to accommodate his limited finger mobility. However, coding efficiently remained a challenge. That was until he discovered GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered tool that seemed tailor-made for his unique situation. Initially skeptical, Anton soon realized the transformative potential of AI in coding. GitHub Copilot expanded his shorthand, predicted his intentions, and simplified his workflow, making his code more accessible and encouraging him to strive for excellence and inclusivity.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW235622145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\">Anton <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\">recently <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\">created a<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW235622145 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/readme\/guides\/coding-generative-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW235622145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\"> guide to coding with AI<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW235622145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\">\u2014<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW235622145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\">a testament to what he has learned\u2014which <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\">he&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\"> eager to share with others. In addition, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\">he&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\"> ventured into practical projects, like<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW235622145 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/GreenWizard2015\/feeding-robot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW235622145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\"> designing a simple feeding robot<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW235622145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\"> and<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW235622145 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/GreenWizard2015\/Alternative-input\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW235622145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\"> actively developing open-source eye-tracking software<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW235622145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\"> that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\">leverages<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\"> neural networking to transform standard webcams into cost-effective alternatives.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235622145 BCX8\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW235622145 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Anton&#8217;s journey epitomizes the transformative power of AI in coding. But his story is just one of many, reflecting a more significant shift in the developer community, especially during the challenging times of the pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"block_69efb84f8a16f\"\n    class=\"spacer spacer-6 spacer-mobile-4\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_ab99bb18813b004b83ea4b5d2a12cbc9\" class=\"transition--in-up \">\n    <div class=\"pullquote pullquote__center pullquote__h4\">\n        <blockquote class=\"quote quote__h4 quote--show-marks\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51929299 BCX8\">With AI and Copilot, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51929299 BCX8\">I can code my intention more precisely.<\/span><\/blockquote>\n                    <div class=\"quote__attribution\">\n                                    <div class=\"attribution-name\">Anton Mirhorodchenko<\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"attribution-description\">Software Developer, Mentor, Microsoft<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"block_69efb84f8cb61\"\n    class=\"spacer spacer-6 spacer-mobile-2\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"block_0bf10ae089bee972f774eb1a420453dc\"\n    class=\"gallery container gallery--dynamic\"\n    aria-labelledby=\"\"\n    data-type=\"dynamic-3-up\">\n        \n<section\n    class=\"parallax-grid js-parallax js-parallax-grid\"\n    aria-label=\"Gallery with 3 images\">\n    <div class=\"parallax-grid__wrapper parallax-grid--gallery-dynamic-3-up\">\n                <div\n            class=\"parallax-grid__image js-parallax-wrapper transition--in-up\"\n            data-speed=\"0.25\">\n            \n<div class=\"unlocked-media media-image js-media-image unlocked-media--has-caption\">\n    <div class=\"unlocked-media__content\">                    <picture class=\"\">\n                        <source\n            srcset=\"https:\/\/unlocked.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4_5.png 1024w, https:\/\/unlocked.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4_5-256x320.png 256w, https:\/\/unlocked.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4_5-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/unlocked.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4_5-768x960.png 768w\"\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 93vw, 55vw\" \/>\n                        <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/unlocked.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4_5.png\"\n                                    width=\"1024\"\n            height=\"1280\"\n                        class=\"ratio--4-5\"\n            alt=\"Portrait of a man in a chair, looking towards the camera. 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The brother and sister moved there shortly after the conflict began in Ukraine in 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"block_69efb84fc8f7a\"\n    class=\"spacer spacer-3 spacer-mobile-2\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_69efb84fca071\" class=\"row row--space-between column__container column--layout-40-60\">\n    \n<div id=\"block-column_69efb84fc947c\" class=\"column column--empty\">\n    \n\n<div\n    id=\"block_69efb84fc9348\"\n    class=\"rich-text transition--in-up \">\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-column_69efb84fc9f09\" class=\"column\">\n    \n\n<div\n    id=\"block_69efb84fc96c1\"\n    class=\"rich-text transition--in-up \">\n    <h2 class=\"--h4\">A need for better communication<\/h2>\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the landscape of work, particularly for software developers. As remote work became the new normal, many developers, especially newcomers, grappled with isolation and communication barriers. Connecting with managers and colleagues was fraught with delays and misunderstandings, severely hampering productivity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"block_69efb84fc9983\"\n    class=\"spacer spacer-6 spacer-mobile-4\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"block_69efb84fc9c38\"\n    class=\"rich-text transition--in-up \">\n    <h2 class=\"--h4\">Building for accessibility, building for everyone<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78704073 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78704073 BCX8\">Enter <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW78704073 BCX8\">Priyankar<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78704073 BCX8\"> Kumar, a<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW78704073 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78704073 BCX8\">software engineer at Microsoft. In response to the burgeoning communication challenges, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW78704073 BCX8\">Priyankar<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78704073 BCX8\"> conceptualized &#8220;Hello Cody,&#8221; a voice assistant designed for developers&#8217; favorite platform, Visual Studio (VS) Code.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW78704073 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78704073 BCX8\">Initially, it was meant to be a programming assistant you could communicate with, like asking for help from a colleague. It would allow developers to control code with their voice, receive audio explanations, and interact with an assistant for help with tasks. By using simple voice commands, Cody was set to empower users to define custom commands and streamline their daily activities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>However, it was only a short time before Priyankar\u2019s team stumbled upon a revelation. A team member with visual impairments illuminated how Cody could revolutionize Integrated Development Environment (IDE) navigation, code comprehension, and product development for individuals like him. 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