GitHub Copilot Training: AI-Powered Coding
This hands-on training course introduces you to GitHub Copilot, the intelligent coding assistant that speeds up code writing and simplifies your daily development work. Accessible to learners of all levels, the course presents Copilot’s essential features and demonstrates how to use them effectively in Visual Studio Code. You will learn how to generate code, improve existing functions, understand how the integrated chat works, and write effective prompts to obtain relevant results.
Through simple and practical exercises, you will be able to integrate Copilot into your development workflow while maintaining a critical perspective on AI-generated suggestions. This course provides an ideal introduction for saving time, improving productivity, and making your development process more efficient.
Training: GitHub Copilot for Developers
Module 1 – Introduction to GitHub Copilot
- What Is GitHub Copilot?
- How AI Helps Write Code
- Common Usage Examples
- Simple Demo: Writing a Small Function
- Exercise: Letting Copilot Suggest a Solution
Module 2 – Installation and Configuration
- Installing Visual Studio Code
- Installing GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat
- Signing In to a GitHub Account
- Enabling Suggestions
- Exploring the Interface and Useful Shortcuts
- Exercise: Practicing How to Accept and Reject Suggestions
Module 3 – Generating Code with Copilot
- Basic Code Completion
- Generating a Function from a Comment
- Improving a Small Piece of Code
- Creating a Component or Small Function in the Programming Language Used by the Group
- Translating Code from One Programming Language to Another
- Exercise: Generating a Small Script from a Simple Request
- Exercise: Improving an Overly Long Function
Module 4 – Using Copilot Chat
- Exploring the Chat Window
- Asking Copilot to Explain Code
- Asking Copilot to Fix a Small Bug
- Generating Comments or a Short README
- Exercise: Asking Copilot to Explain a Small File
- Exercise: Requesting a Specific Improvement
Module 5 – Writing Effective Prompts
- How to Ask an Effective Question
- Providing Basic Context
- Requesting a Specific Style or Structure
- Examples of Effective Prompts
- Exercise: Generating a Function with a Well-Written Prompt
- Exercise: Requesting a Simpler Version of Existing Code
Module 6 – GitHub Copilot Best Practices
- Always Reviewing Generated Code
- Avoiding Full Reliance on AI
- Keeping Sensitive Information Out of Prompts
- Understanding the Limitations: Copilot Can Sometimes Be Wrong
- Exercise: Reviewing a Copilot Suggestion and Correcting It When Necessary
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Prerequisites:
- Have a basic understanding of a programming language such as JavaScript, Python, PHP, or C#.
- Know how to use Visual Studio Code or a similar code editor.
- Have basic knowledge of Git, including commits, push, and pull.
- Have a GitHub account, either free or paid.
- Have a computer with a working Internet connection.
Objectives:
- Understand the role and capabilities of GitHub Copilot in modern software development.
- Configure GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat in Visual Studio Code.
- Generate simple code and improve existing code with AI assistance.
- Use Copilot Chat to explain, fix, and document code.
- Write effective prompts to obtain better suggestions.
- Adopt best practices for using Copilot responsibly and productively.
Need professional support?
Beyond training, our experts can support you with implementation, optimization, and the hands-on delivery of your projects.
- Post-training support, coaching, and guidance
- Implementation of tools and best practices
- Process optimization and automation
- One-time intervention or tailored engagement
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- Duration: 1 day(s)
- Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (2 coffee breaks + 1-hour lunch)
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- Online (live virtual classroom)
- Or in person, depending on availability
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