Learn GitHub Copilot by Example

Drastically improve your productivity as a programmer by learning how to use Generative AI techniques effectively.

GitHub Copilot is the tool that software developers have long dreamed of—and dreaded. Put simply, it’s AI that can write code. Of course, this doesn’t mean that developers will go away, but rather that their jobs will change dramatically in the same way that weavers’ or farmers’ jobs changed dramatically during the industrial revolution. For developers to remain relevant, they must now focus their attention not on simply writing code but leveraging these new technologies to dramatically improve their efficiency.

Expert author and trainer Shaun Wassell shows how to use GitHub Copilot for code-writing, including several real-world examples to show it in action.

About the Instructor:

Shaun’s goal is to create a world where people are empowered to use programming as a way to solve meaningful problems, a world where writing code is just as natural for most people as walking or breathing. To help make this a reality, he has dedicated the past few years to helping people learn and master software development skills through video courses, live training sessions, and one-on-one tutoring. Shaun has been programming since he was a kid, when creating video games was his gateway into the world of software. Since then, he’s been fortunate enough to be a contributing member on many amazing software projects and work with some incredible mentors along the way.

Skill Level:

• Beginner to Intermediate

Learn How To:

• Increase your productivity: Boost productivity with auto-suggestion codes and maximize efficiency in time-sensitive projects.
• Adopt AI in development: Understand how to integrate AI tools into one’s development workflow and delve into best practices for collaborating with AI in coding.
• Navigate potential pitfalls: Get guidance on when to trust Copilot’s suggestions, how to identify potential pitfalls, and ensure that they’re writing high-quality, efficient code.
• Onboard rapidly and augment your skill set: Beginner learners will learn how to use Copilot as a learning tool and quickly onboard projects or pick up new languages and frameworks.

Course requirement:

• Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of programming and how code works, i.e., program structure, writing and running a program, experience with GitHub.

Who Should Take This Course:

• Job titles: Software Developer, Data Analyst/Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Web Developer, DevOps Engineer

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