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Programming with GitHub Copilot
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Programming with GitHub Copilot

by Kurt Dowswell
August 2024
Intermediate to advanced
336 pages
7h 26m
English
Wiley
Audiobook available
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Glossary

AI (artificial intelligence)
The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
AI Bill of Rights
A nonbinding document proposed by the White House outlining the rights citizens should have in the AI-enhanced world, emphasizing privacy, transparency, and fairness.
AI Executive Order
A directive by the U.S. President mandating federal agencies to incorporate and monitor responsible AI practices in their operations.
Angular
A platform and framework for building client-side, single-page web applications using HTML and TypeScript.
@terminal agent
An agent in Copilot Chat focused on assisting with terminal-related tasks and queries, optimizing the use of the terminal within the development workflow.
@vscode agent
A keyword used in Copilot Chat to inquire about or interact with features specific to the Visual Studio Code environment.
@workspace agent
A keyword in Copilot Chat allowing users to interact with their entire workspace, enabling the AI to fetch context from all files in the project for generating responses.
Azure Data Studio
A cross-platform database tool by Microsoft designed for data professionals to manage SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Data Warehouse from Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
A software development approach that involves specifications written in plain language, forming a common understanding among development, QA, and nontechnical stakeholders. BDD focuses on the ...
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ISBN: 9781394263370