Course Overview

Learn how to use GitHub Copilot in a Visual Studio Code environment. This training covers code analysis, inline and project documentation, app development, unit testing, code refactoring, and provides an introduction to vibe coding.

Who Should Attend

Developers
Software developers using Visual Studio Code
Persons aspiring to accelerate their development workflow using AI-assisted coding tools

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants should be able to:

Configure and manage GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat features in Visual Studio Code.
Generate code explanations and project documentation using GitHub Copilot Chat.
Develop new code features using GitHub Copilot's autocompletion and chat suggestions.
Create and manage unit tests for a codebase using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
Implement code quality, reliability, performance, and security improvements using GitHub Copilot Chat.
Apply a vibe coding approach to create and refine an app using GitHub Copilot Agent.

Course Outline

Module 01: Get started with GitHub Copilot

This module introduces developers to the GitHub Copilot products, the benefits that GitHub Copilot provides to developers, the GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat product features, and the GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code.

Topics

Examine AI tools from GitHub, OpenAI, and Microsoft
Compare GitHub Copilot plans
Review GitHub Copilot features
Examine GitHub Copilot's setup process
Configure GitHub Copilot settings in Visual Studio Code
Manage GitHub Copilot policies, features, and extensions for individuals
Examine GitHub Copilot's code completion features
Examine GitHub Copilot's AI assistance features
Examine GitHub Copilot Chat view features
Examine GitHub Copilot inline chat, smart actions, and quick chat
Exercise - Examine GitHub Copilot settings and user interface features
Module assessment

Module 02: Generate documentation using GitHub Copilot tools

This module explores the generation of code explanations, project documentation, and inline code comment documentation using the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code.

Topics

Review GitHub Copilot's “explain” and “document” features
Examine GitHub Copilot prompts and keywords
Analyze and explain code using GitHub Copilot
Generate project documentation using GitHub Copilot
Generate inline code documentation using GitHub Copilot
Exercise - Analyze and document code using GitHub Copilot
Module assessment

Module 03: Develop code features using GitHub Copilot tools

This module explores using GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat suggestions to create new code. Autocompletion and code update suggestions are generated, managed, and implemented using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.

Topics

Examine the code development features of GitHub Copilot
Examine GitHub Copilot best practices
Generate code using GitHub Copilot code completion suggestions
Generate code using GitHub Copilot Chat
Exercise - Develop new code features using GitHub Copilot
Module assessment

Module 04: Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot tools

This module explores using GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat to create unit tests. Exercises provide practical experience creating unit test projects and running unit tests in Visual Studio Code.

Topics

Examine Visual Studio Code support for unit testing
Generate unit tests with the GitHub Copilot Chat view
Plan and automate test workflows using the Plan and Agent modes
Extend tests with ghost text and fix failing tests
Exercise - Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot
Module assessment

Module 05: Implement code improvements using GitHub Copilot tools

This module explores using GitHub Copilot Chat to develop improvements for an existing codebase. Exercises provide practical experience implementing GitHub Copilot suggestions that improve code quality, reliability, performance, and security.

Topics

Review GitHub Copilot's code improvement features
Examine GitHub Copilot's quick fix options
Review code refactoring scenarios and GitHub Copilot best practices
Refactor code using GitHub Copilot Inline Chat
Refactor code using GitHub Copilot Chat modes
Examine the GitHub Copilot code review features
Exercise - Refactor existing code using GitHub Copilot
Module assessment

Module 06: Introduction to vibe coding

This module examines the vibe coding approach to app development and how to implement a vibe coding process to create and refine an app using GitHub Copilot Agent.

Topics

What is vibe coding?
Examine the vibe coding process
Create effective prompts for GitHub Copilot
Identify product requirements and coding guidelines
Customize GitHub Copilot Chat responses
Exercise - Get started with vibe coding using GitHub Copilot Agent
Module assessment

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