GitHub Copilot for Python Developers

• Basic knowledge of Python programming
• Familiarity with an integrated development environment (IDE) like Visual Studio Code

Audience

• Python developers

GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant designed to enhance developer productivity by providing real-time code suggestions and automating repetitive tasks.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level Python developers who wish to leverage GitHub Copilot for Python-specific tasks, debugging, and implementing machine learning workflows.

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

• Set up and configure GitHub Copilot for Python development.
• Leverage Copilot to write efficient Python code.
• Debug Python applications using AI-generated suggestions.
• Automate repetitive coding tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
• Utilize Copilot for implementing machine learning projects in Python.

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 to GitHub Copilot

• Overview of AI-assisted coding
• Features and benefits of GitHub Copilot
• Setting up Copilot for Python development

Writing Python Code with Copilot

• Generating code snippets and functions
• Enhancing code readability and style
• Using Copilot for standard Python libraries

Debugging and Troubleshooting

• Identifying and resolving errors using Copilot
• Integrating Copilot into debugging workflows
• Best practices for reliable debugging

Automating Repetitive Tasks

• Creating scripts for common tasks
• Reducing boilerplate code
• Increasing efficiency with Copilot-driven automation

Machine Learning with Copilot

• Using Copilot for data preprocessing and visualization
• Implementing machine learning algorithms
• Creating pipelines for model training and evaluation

Advanced Techniques and Best Practices

• Customizing Copilot for specific workflows
• Combining Copilot with version control and collaboration tools
• Ethical considerations and limitations of AI-assisted coding

Summary and Next Steps