Copilot and Low-code platform

The world is becoming more digital and connected, and the demand for software applications is increasing. Software applications are used for various purposes, such as entertainment, education, communication, business, and social good. However, developing software applications is not an easy task. It requires a lot of time, effort, skill, and resources. Moreover, software applications need to be updated and maintained regularly to keep up with the changing needs and expectations of the users and the market.

This is where artificial intelligence (AI) can help.

AI is the field of computer science that aims to create machines and systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence and creativity. AI can assist software developers in various aspects of the software development life cycle, such as design, coding, testing, debugging, and maintenance. AI can also enable software developers to create more efficient, reliable, and user-friendly applications.
Microsoft Copilot is an important innovation that can enhance the productivity and creativity of millions of users. Copilot is an artificial intelligence assistant that works alongside popular Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. It can help users with various tasks, such as getting answers, inspiration, and summaries from the web, editing photos and videos, creating content, and collaborating with others. Copilot can also be customized and extended with plugins to meet the specific needs of different organizations and domains.

Some of the benefits of Microsoft Copilot are:

• It saves time and effort by performing tasks that users need to get done, such as adjusting settings, organizing windows, and copying and redacting text from screenshots.
• It provides relevant and reliable information from the web, allowing users to ask follow-up questions and generate images from their ideas.
• It supports creativity and collaboration by helping users create compelling content, such as essays, presentations, emails, and code.
• It enhances skills and learning by offering feedback, suggestions, and guidance on how to improve users’ work.
• It adapts to users’ preferences and needs by learning from their data and behavior, and allowing them to customize and extend its capabilities with plugin

Microsoft Copilot is a powerful tool that can transform the way people work and create. It is designed to be a copilot, not a pilot, meaning that it works with users, not for them. It respects users’ privacy and security, and follows the principles of responsible AI. Microsoft Copilot is a breakthrough in artificial intelligence that can unlock the potential of every user.

• In Power Apps, you can use Copilot to create a canvas app by describing what you need in plain English. Copilot will create and import data tables, design app screens, and add functionality to your app. You can also use Copilot to edit your app and add AI controls such as Chatbot and Copilot, which enable your app users to interact with your app using natural language.

• In Power Automate, you can use Copilot to create flows by describing the automation scenario you want to achieve. Copilot will generate steps and actions for your flow, and help you refine it using best practices and AI capabilities.
• In Power Virtual Agents, you can use Copilot to create bots by describing the topics, trigger phrases, and responses you want your bot to have. Copilot will leverage the power of GPT-3 to generate natural and engaging conversations for your bot.

The picture above shows a conversation between a user and a copilot AI to create a data model. The user types commands in plain English language, Copilot executes commands and returns feedback. 

After creation of data model Copilot creates an application that can be edited by hand or also with Copilot, as in animation above where copilot is used to create a date picker that can be later used in application. 

Microsoft’s approach with Power Platform and Copilot showcases their evolution into the AI age, further broadening the horizons of software development with low-code combined with generative AI. Copilot is a revolutionary feature that simplifies the app development process and transforms the way people work, collaborate, and create. It is a great way to harness the power of AI and create amazing solutions for your business or personal needs