Learning Path 1: GitHub Copilot Fundamentals (Part 1 of 2)
Explore the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot and its potential to enhance productivity and foster innovation for both individual developers and businesses. Discover how to implement it within your organization and unleash its power for your own projects.
In this learning path, you’ll:
-
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the distinctions between GitHub Copilot Individuals, GitHub Copilot Business, and GitHub Copilot Enterprise
-
Understand how to utilize GitHub Copilot across various environments responsibly and securely
-
Learn advanced functionalities of GitHub Copilot and how to best use them
Modules included:
Module 1: Introduction to GitHub Copilot
Learn what GitHub Copilot is, its AI-powered capabilities, and how it integrates with different IDEs. Understand the value it brings to developers, including productivity gains and code quality improvement.
Module 2: Getting Started with Copilot
Set up GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code. Explore the basics of AI-assisted coding, including accepting, modifying, and navigating suggestions. Learn how to configure the tool for your individual development environment.
Module 3: Working with Code Suggestions
Understand how inline suggestions are generated and presented. Learn techniques to evaluate, accept, or refine Copilot’s code suggestions and optimize workflow efficiency.
Module 4: Using Copilot for Different Programming Languages
Discover how Copilot adapts to multiple programming languages and frameworks. Gain practical experience with language-specific suggestions and see examples across Python, JavaScript, and other commonly used languages.
Module 5: Writing Functions and Tests with Copilot
Learn to leverage Copilot to generate complete functions and automate unit tests. Explore best practices for writing reusable, clean, and testable code with AI assistance.
Module 6: Best Practices and Limitations
Explore responsible AI use, including ethical considerations and security best practices. Understand Copilot’s limitations and learn strategies to maximize effectiveness while avoiding potential pitfalls.
Learning Path 2: GitHub Copilot Fundamentals (Part 2 of 2)
Continue exploring GitHub Copilot to enhance productivity, team collaboration, and business processes. Apply advanced techniques and explore real-world use cases for individuals and enterprise teams.
In this learning path, you’ll:
-
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Copilot tiers: Individuals, Business, and Enterprise
-
Learn to use Copilot responsibly across various environments
-
Apply advanced functionalities to real-world development projects
Modules included:
Module 1: Developer Use Cases for AI with GitHub Copilot
Explore real-world scenarios where Copilot accelerates development, improves code quality, and supports team productivity. Learn how organizations leverage AI to enhance collaboration and reduce manual coding effort.
Module 2: Developing Unit Tests using Copilot Tools
Learn to automatically generate unit and integration tests using Copilot. Understand how AI-assisted testing can improve coverage, detect issues early, and streamline development workflows.
Module 3: Introduction to GitHub Copilot Business
Understand the features and management options for Copilot in a business environment. Learn how teams can collaborate more efficiently while maintaining security and compliance standards.
Module 4: Introduction to GitHub Copilot Enterprise
Discover advanced enterprise-level features, governance, and compliance capabilities. Learn how large organizations manage multiple teams, control usage, and ensure responsible AI practices.
Module 5: Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript
Hands-on guidance for integrating Copilot into JavaScript development. Explore examples, best practices, and workflow tips for enhancing productivity with AI-assisted coding.
Module 6: Using GitHub Copilot with Python
Learn to leverage Copilot for Python projects. Generate code, automate tests, and improve workflow efficiency while understanding language-specific behaviors and features.
Learn to leverage Copilot for Python projects, generating code, tests, and improving workflow efficiency.