Tool or Technology
TT0034

GitHub Copilot Foundations

Code, Build & Debug Smarter with AI

GitHub Copilot
Duration
8 Hours
Level
Basic
Delivery
Instructor-Led
Format
Workshop

Programme Objectives

  • Build foundational proficiency in using GitHub Copilot throughout everyday software development activities.
  • Apply effective prompting techniques to generate, explain, modify, and improve code using relevant project context.
  • Use Copilot for code completion, codebase understanding, feature development, debugging, testing, and refactoring.
  • Create practical AI-assisted development workflows that improve developer productivity and reduce repetitive coding effort.
  • Apply code validation, security awareness, review, and responsible AI practices before accepting AI-generated code.

Technology covered

GitHub CopilotCopilot ChatCode CompletionsInline ChatAgent ModeGitHub RepositoriesCustom Instructions

Who should attend

  • Software Developers
  • Application Developers
  • Frontend Developers
  • Backend Developers
  • Full-Stack Developers
  • QA & Test Automation Engineers
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Software Engineers
  • Technical Leads
  • Junior & Associate Developers

Prerequisites & Participant Readiness

  • Basic programming knowledge in at least one programming language
  • Familiarity with source code, files, functions, and basic development concepts
  • Basic experience using an IDE such as Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, or JetBrains
  • Basic understanding of Git and repositories is helpful
  • No previous GitHub Copilot experience required

TOC Modules

Concepts
  • Understanding Generative AI in the software-development lifecycle
  • Understanding GitHub Copilot and its role as an AI coding assistant
  • Exploring Copilot capabilities across supported development environments
  • Understanding code completion, chat, agent-assisted development, and repository context
  • Understanding strengths, limitations, and developer responsibility for generated code
Practical activities
  • Setting up and accessing GitHub Copilot in a supported IDE
  • Exploring basic Copilot suggestions using a sample development project

Scenarios

Requirement to Working Feature

Business Requirement → Copilot Planning → Codebase Analysis → Code Generation → Developer Review → Testing → Working Feature

Participants use GitHub Copilot to understand a development requirement, locate relevant code, generate and modify an implementation, and validate the final feature through developer review and testing.

Bug to Verified Resolution

Application Error → Error Analysis → Copilot Chat → Root-Cause Identification → Code Fix → Test Generation → Validation

Participants use GitHub Copilot to investigate a software defect, identify potential causes, implement a suitable fix, generate relevant tests, and validate the solution before integration.

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