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There are 3 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive guide to using GitHub Copilot within the Visual Studio Code environment, focusing on practical and advanced applications. The course covers building a simple Pomodoro timer, including setting up the Next.js environment, designing the timer interface, and implementing core functionality, as well as improving the timer by refactoring for efficiency, adding tests, and exploring case studies. The course also focuses on practical coding applications, such as code translation and debugging, through hands-on activities. Throughout the course, you will engage in practical projects, quizzes, and hands-on activities to master the use of GitHub Copilot, making it ideal for developers looking to enhance their coding efficiency and explore the full potential of AI-assisted development.

This module introduces the use of GitHub Copilot for enhancing code review processes. You will explore practical methods to optimize and improve code quality using AI-driven insights and suggestions.

What's included

4 videos2 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 25 minutes

Introduction to AI-Driven Code Review5 minutesPreview module
Optimizing Code and Identifying Inefficiencies With GitHub Copilot8 minutes
Generating Test Cases With GitHub Copilot7 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Code Review Workshop4 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Best Practices for Code Review Using AI Tools10 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Code Review Workshop10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 24 minutes

Module Graded Quiz: AI-Driven Code Review with Copilot15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Code Review Mastery9 minutes

This module covers the use of GitHub Copilot for generating comprehensive documentation. You will learn how to leverage AI to enhance knowledge sharing and project maintenance through automated documentation.

What's included

4 videos2 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 20 minutes

Introduction to the Use Cases of AI in Documentation5 minutesPreview module
Generating Documentation With GitHub Copilot4 minutes
Version Control With Copilot5 minutes
Hands-On Activity Documentation Generation Workshop4 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Best Practices in AI-Driven Documentation10 minutes
Hands-On Activity Documentation Generation Workshop10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 24 minutes

Module Graded Quiz: Documentation with Copilot15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Basics of Automated Documentation9 minutes

This module focuses on using GitHub Copilot to create detailed development plans. You will explore how AI can assist in strategizing, planning, and executing development processes.