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GitHub Copilot Showcase

Empower Your Development Workflow with AI

Course Summary

This course provides hands-on experience in leveraging GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted software development. Participants will explore Github Copilot’s capabilities for code generation, completion, documentation, and debugging to enhance productivity. Through live demonstrations, students will learn how to integrate Github Copilot into their development workflow. The session concludes with a discussion on best practices, ethical considerations, and customization options for maximizing Github Copilot’s value in professional settings.

Prequisites:

  • Basic understanding of programming concepts and syntax in at least one programming language (Java, C#, Python, or similar)
  • Experience using Git and GitHub for version control
  • Familiarity with Visual Studio Code or another supported IDE

Purpose
Understand Github Copilot's AI-powered features to improve software development efficiency
Role
IT Professionals
Skill level
Intermediate
Style
Lecture | Hands-on Activities
Duration
4 hr. Targeted Topic
Related technologies
Java | Python | C# | Git | Visual Studio | Gen AI

 

Learning objectives
  • Gain hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding using GitHub Copilot
  • Improve coding efficiency through AI-driven code completion, documentation, and debugging
  • Enhance team collaboration by integrating Github Copilot into GitHub-based workflows

What you'll learn:

In this Github Copilot Showcase course, you'll learn:

Introduction to GitHub Copilot

  • Overview of GitHub Copilot’s AI-powered features and its impact on software development
  • Setting up Github Copilot in supported IDEs and navigating the interface
  • Code completion and refactoring to improve readability and maintainability
  • Debugging and issue resolution with AI-generated suggestions
  • Automated documentation for inline comments, function explanations, and summaries
  • Test case generation to improve software reliability

Maximizing Efficiency

  • Customizing Github Copilot settings, language preferences, and integrations
  • Using shortcuts and commands for efficient navigation
  • Version control integration for better collaboration in Git workflows
  • Understanding AI limitations, security considerations, and best practices

Where to Go from Here

  • Explore Github Copilot plugins and integrations to enhance functionality for specific development needs
  • Customize Github Copilot’s settings to align with personal coding style and project workflows
  • Stay updated with Github Copilot’s latest features and best practices through GitHub resources and community discussions

GitHub Copilot Showcase

real world content

Real-World Content

Project-focused demos and labs using your tool stack and environment, not some canned "training room" lab.
expert practitioners

Expert Practitioners

Industry experts that bring their battle scars into the classroom.
experiential learning

Experiential Learning

More coding than lecture, coupled with architectural and design discussions.
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