In this learning module, we’ll explore the benefits of using GitHub Copilot, the first-ever AI developer tool designed to operate at scale. Copilot enhances your coding experience by assisting with tasks like testing, refactoring, explaining, and suggesting code.
GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant that helps you write code faster and with less effort, freeing up more time and energy for problem-solving and collaboration.
By the module's conclusion, you will not only be able to articulate what GitHub Copilot is and its advantages but also comprehend its availability for individuals and businesses. Gain insights into the future of GitHub Copilot, and dive into hands-on exercises to master its utilization with Visual Studio Code.
By leveraging Copilot, developers have been able to boost productivity and accelerate software development. For more insights, check out the GitHub blog post Research: Quantifying GitHub Copilot’s Impact on Developer Productivity and Happiness.
Note: Although this module uses Codespaces, you can use GitHub Copilot in a variety of other environments, including locally with Visual Studio Code.
- Who this is for: Developers, DevOps Engineers, Software development managers, Testers.
- What you'll learn: How to install Copilot into a Codespace, accept suggestions from code, accept suggestions from comments.
- What you'll build: Javascript files that will have code generated by Copilot AI for code and comment suggestions.
- Prerequisites: GitHub Copilot is available to use for free, sign up for GitHub Copilot.
- Timing: This course can be completed in under an hour.
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Explain what GitHub Copilot is and the advantages it provides.
- Understand the availability of GitHub Copilot for individuals and Businesses.
- Discuss the future of GitHub Copilot.
- Learn how to get started using GitHub Copilot and some common configurations.
- Develop using GitHub Copilot with Visual Studio Code using hands-on exercises.
- Introduction to GitHub Copilot
- What is GitHub Copilot? (Video playlist below)
- Right-click Start course and open the link in a new tab.
- In the new tab, most of the prompts will automatically fill in for you.
- For owner, choose your personal account or an organization to host the repository.
- We recommend creating a public repository, as private repositories will use Actions minutes.
- Scroll down and click the Create repository button at the bottom of the form.
- After your new repository is created, wait about 20 seconds, then refresh the page. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the new repository's README.
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