Is Copilot worth it for solo indie devs?
Indie developer weighing monthly cost against productivity gains for scripting, prototyping, and maintenance tasks.
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Short answer: usually yes for solo indies focused on scripting, prototyping, and maintenance. Copilot speeds up boilerplate, test generation, small scripts, and refactors—often saving 30–90 minutes per feature. Test it for a week and measure saved hours; if saved time × your effective hourly rate exceeds the subscription, it’s worth it.
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