GitHub Copilot for Developers

• Basic programming knowledge

Audience

• Developers
• Programmers

GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer that provides users with autocorrect-style suggestions based on the context of the project.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level developers who wish to learn how to utilize the capabilities of GitHub Copilot within a development environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the capabilities and benefits of GitHub Copilot.
• Configure and integrate Copilot into a development workflow.
• Understand Copilot advanced features and learn best practices in using Copilot effectively.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

• Overview of GitHub Copilot
• Feature and benefits of using GitHub Copilot

Getting Started

• Installing and configuring GitHub Copilot in code editors
• Authenticating and linking GitHub accounts

Using GitHub Copilot

• Navigating GitHub Copilot
• Generating code suggestions
• Understanding language models and limitations
• Customizing Copilot suggestions

Advanced Copilot Techniques

• Exploring the code completion features of Copilot
• Working with snippets and templates
• Writing documentation and comments
• Integrating Copilot into a development workflow

Best Practices

• Understanding potential risks and challenges
• Maximizing productivity and efficiency

Summary and Next Steps