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Accelerate app development by using GitHub Copilot (AZ-2007)

  • Course Code M-AZ2007
  • Duration 1 day

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$412.00

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Course Overview

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

Virtual Learning

This interactive training can be taken from any location, your office or home and is delivered by a trainer. This training does not have any delegates in the class with the instructor, since all delegates are virtually connected. Virtual delegates do not travel to this course, Global Knowledge will send you all the information needed before the start of the course and you can test the logins.

Course Schedule

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Course Content

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Module 1: Get started with GitHub Copilot

  • Examine AI tools from GitHub, OpenAI, and Microsoft
  • Compare GitHub Copilot plans
  • Review GitHub Copilot features
  • Examine GitHub Copilot's setup process
  • Configure GitHub Copilot settings in Visual Studio Code
  • Manage GitHub Copilot policies, features, and extensions for individuals
  • Examine GitHub Copilot's code completion features
  • Examine GitHub Copilot's AI assistance features
  • Examine GitHub Copilot Chat view features
  • Examine GitHub Copilot inline chat, smart actions, and quick chat

Module 2:Generate documentation using GitHub Copilot tools

  • Review GitHub Copilot's "explain" and "document" features
  • Examine GitHub Copilot prompts and keywords
  • Analyze and explain code using GitHub Copilot
  • Generate project documentation using GitHub Copilot
  • Generate inline code documentation using GitHub Copilot

Module 3: Develop code features using GitHub Copilot tools

  • Examine the code development features of GitHub Copilot
  • Examine GitHub Copilot best practices
  • Generate code using GitHub Copilot code completion suggestions
  • Generate code using GitHub Copilot Chat
  • Exercise - Develop new code features using GitHub Copilot30 min

Module 4: Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot tools

  • Examine the unit testing tools and environment
  • Create unit tests using the Generate Tests smart action
  • Create unit tests using Inline Chat
  • Create unit tests using Chat view modes
  • Exercise - Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot

Module 5: Implement code improvements using GitHub Copilot tools

  • Review GitHub Copilot's code improvement features
  • Examine GitHub Copilot's quick fix options
  • Review code refactoring scenarios and GitHub Copilot best practices
  • Refactor code using GitHub Copilot Inline Chat
  • Refactor code using GitHub Copilot Chat modes
  • Examine the GitHub Copilot code review features

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.