Get started with AI-assisted development (AZ-2007)

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.


This course covers the foundations of Generative AI, Generative-AI-Awareness and responsible AI-practices (including Terminology, Ethics and Biases).


Prerequisites

  • An active subscription for GitHub Copilot is required for either a personal GitHub account or a GitHub account managed by an organization or enterprise.
  • One or more years of code develop experience is recommended.
  • Some experience developing C# applications in Visual Studio Code with the C# Dev Kit extension is recommended.


Modules

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.

  • Introduction
  • 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
  • Summary


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.

  • Introduction
  • 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
  • Summary


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 the GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code.

  • Introduction
  • 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
  • Summary


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.  

  • Introduction
  • Examine the unit testing tools and environment
  • Create unit tests using the Generate Tests smart action
  • Create unit tests using Inline Chat
  • Create unit tests using Chat view modes
  • Exercise - Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot
  • Module assessment
  • Summary


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.

  • Introduction
  • 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
  • Summary


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.

  • Introduction
  • 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
  • Summary
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