AI-Augmented Development with GitHub Copilot
Description
This bite-sized training has been designed to help developers harness the power of AI-assisted coding. Participants will learn how to set up Copilot, generate code from prompts, and use it for tasks like testing, refactoring, and documentation. The training includes hands-on exercises and real-world examples in language(s) that will be defined based on the participants background. It also covers best practices, ethical considerations, and team usage. Ideal for developers looking to improve speed and quality using AI pair programming.
🕒 Duration: 4 hours
👥 Target Audience:
- Roles:
Backend Developer, Engineering Manager, Full-Stack Developer, Software Architect, Software Developer, Technical Lead, Test Engineer, Data Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer
- Seniority:
Junior to intermediate Professionals seeking to enhance their development workflow with AI coding tools
Webinar Content
| Module 1: Getting Started with GitHub Copilot |
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| Module 2: Copilot for Everyday Coding Tasks |
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| Module 3: Copilot for Refactoring, Documentation and Testing |
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Learning Objectives:
After attending this webinar participants will be able to:
- Configure and effectively use GitHub Copilot within their preferred IDE
- Accelerate development through intelligent code completion and boilerplate generation
- Refactor existing codebases using AI-assisted suggestions
- Produce documentation and unit tests with AI support
- Apply best practices for safe, ethical, and team-based AI pair programming
Prerequisite Knowledge
- Practical programming experience in at least one language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript)
- Familiarity with an IDE such as VS Code, Visual Studio, or JetBrains tools
