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This module is designed to equip you with the essential skills to set up and optimize your environment for using GitHub Copilot effectively. You will gain practical knowledge on installing and configuring Visual Studio Code (VS Code) across different operating systems, including Mac, PC, and Linux. This course covers the basics of generating code suggestions with GitHub Copilot, from setting up the extension to exploring its chat capabilities. Additionally, you will refine your prompt crafting skills, applying techniques like zero-shot, one-shot, and few-shot learning to enhance the quality of Copilot’s suggestions. The course also delves into advanced features and best practices, guiding you through creating practical projects, such as a Todo application in Python and customizing Copilot to fit your development needs. Through hands-on activities, quizzes, and comprehensive lessons, you will be well-prepared to harness the full potential of GitHub Copilot in your software development workflows.
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.
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This course is ideal for software developers, tech enthusiasts, and students who want to enhance their coding efficiency using Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot. It offers practical insights and hands-on experience with generative AI technologies in software development, showcasing the power of Microsoft’s innovative tools.
This course provides an introductory overview of generative AI technologies and their practical applications in software development, so no specific background knowledge is required to start. You likely have a basic understanding of coding or may be in a tech-related study and are interested in enhancing your development skills with Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot.
GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered code completion tool developed by GitHub and OpenAI. It assists developers by suggesting code snippets, functions, and even entire blocks of code based on the context of the current project.
GitHub Copilot can help with tasks such as writing boilerplate code, generating functions, translating code between languages, and even suggesting improvements to existing code. It enhances productivity by reducing the time spent on repetitive coding tasks.
By providing intelligent code suggestions and automating routine coding tasks, GitHub Copilot allows developers to focus on more complex and creative aspects of their projects, improving overall efficiency and productivity.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to GitHub Copilot, covering its setup, basic functionalities, and practical applications. It also explores ethical considerations and includes hands-on activities to help you harness the full potential of Copilot in your development workflow.
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