GitHub Copilot for DevOps Automation and Productivity

• An understanding of basic software development concepts
• Familiarity with Git or version control workflows
• Basic experience with YAML, shell scripting, or CI/CD tools

Audience

• Developers looking to improve DevOps productivity
• DevOps beginners and automation enthusiasts
• Agile team members seeking AI support in workflows

GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant that helps automate development tasks, including DevOps operations such as writing YAML configurations, GitHub Actions, and deployment scripts.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to use GitHub Copilot to streamline DevOps tasks, improve automation, and boost productivity.

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

• Use GitHub Copilot to assist with shell scripting, configuration, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Leverage AI code completion in YAML files and GitHub Actions.
• Accelerate testing, deployment, and automation workflows.
• Apply Copilot responsibly with an understanding of AI limitations and best practices.

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

• What is GitHub Copilot and how it works
• Supported environments and IDE integration
• Use cases for developers and DevOps professionals

Getting Started with Copilot

• Enabling Copilot in Visual Studio Code
• Prompting Copilot for useful code suggestions
• Understanding and refining Copilot-generated code

Using Copilot for DevOps Tasks

• Generating YAML configurations for CI/CD workflows
• Writing GitHub Actions with Copilot support
• Automating testing, linting, and deployment pipelines

Shell Scripting and Infrastructure Automation

• Using Copilot to write and improve shell scripts
• Prompting Copilot for Dockerfile, Terraform, or Kubernetes config snippets
• Validating generated automation scripts

Productivity Boost with AI Assistance

• Reducing boilerplate and repetitive tasks
• Working faster with Copilot in agile sprints
• Combining Copilot with GitHub CLI and terminal workflows

Limitations, Ethics, and Best Practices

• Understanding Copilot's scope and boundaries
• Security concerns and intellectual property considerations
• Best practices for reviewing AI-generated code

Project Exercises and Real-World Scenarios

• CI/CD workflow automation for a web application
• Writing reusable GitHub Actions templates
• Team collaboration using Copilot across repos

Summary and Next Steps