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GitHub Copilot in the CLI

by David Clinton

Command line interfaces like Bash or Powershell are often the most effective tools for your job. But getting the command syntax right can be tricky. Why not deploy the Copilot AI to your CLI to bring the right answers just where they're needed?

What you'll learn

You've got a decent understanding of the CLI-based tools you're using, but sometimes getting the exact syntax and flags right - along with being sure that you're not inadvertently creating security holes - can be hard. In this course, GitHub Copilot in the CLI, you'll learn to integrate GitHub's Copilot CLI tool into your command line workflow. First, you'll explore installing and configuring the tool in your environment. Next, you'll discover how to prompt Copilot for help. Finally, you'll learn how to assess the accuracy of the responses Copilot gives you. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of using Copilot CLI needed to turbo-charge your CLI work.

About the author

David Clinton is an AWS Solutions Architect and a Linux server administrator. He's written books on cloud and Linux administration, IT security, and data analytics.

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