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Accelerate app development by using GitHub Copilot

  • Course Code M-AZ2007
  • Duration 1 day

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Learn how to accelerate app development by using GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat in a Visual Studio Code environment.

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Module 1: Get started with GitHub Copilot

  • Examine AI tools from GitHub, OpenAI, and Microsoft
  • Examine GitHub Copilot tools, benefits, and limitations
  • Exercise - Install GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code
  • Examine the autocomplete features of the GitHub Copilot extension
  • Examine the AI assistance features of the GitHub Copilot Chat extension
  • Exercise - Configure GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code

Module 2:Generate documentation using GitHub Copilot tools

  • Examine the "document" and "explain" features of GitHub Copilot Chat
  • Exercise - Generate code explanations using GitHub Copilot Chat
  • Exercise - Generate project documentation by using GitHub Copilot Chat
  • Exercise - Generate inline code documentation by using GitHub Copilot Chat
  • Exercise – Complete the "code documentation" challenge
  • Review the "code documentation" solution

Module 3: Develop code features using GitHub Copilot tools

  • Examine the code development features of GitHub Copilot
  • Examine GitHub Copilot best practices
  • Exercise - Create code by using code line completions
  • Exercise - Create code by using GitHub Copilot Inline Chat
  • Exercise - Complete the create new code challenge
  • Review the create new code solution
  • Review the code logic solution

Module 4: Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot tools

  • Examine the unit testing tools and environment
  • Exercise - Create unit tests by using GitHub Copilot Chat
  • Exercise - Create unit tests for specific conditions by using GitHub Copilot
  • Exercise - Complete the "create unit tests" challenge
  • Review the "create unit tests" solution

Module 5: Implement code improvements using GitHub Copilot tools

  • Examine GitHub Copilot support for code improvements
  • Exercise - Improve code quality by using GitHub Copilot Chat
  • Exercise - Improve code reliability and performance by using GitHub Copilot Chat
  • Exercise - Improve code security by using GitHub Copilot Chat
  • Exercise - Complete the "app improvement" challenge
  • Review the "app improvement" solution

Module 6: Guided project - Accelerate app development using GitHub Copilot tools

  • Prepare the development environment
  • Exercise - Analyze and document code using GitHub Copilot tools
  • Exercise - Develop code features using GitHub Copilot tools
  • Exercise - Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot tools
  • Exercise - Refactor and improve code sections using GitHub Copilot tools
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Course Prerequisites

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  • 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.
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