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GitHub Copilot Complete Guide for Developers
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GitHub Copilot Complete Guide for Developers
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Overview of this book
GitHub Copilot is transforming how developers code. This course covers everything from Copilot’s basic features to its advanced AI capabilities. You’ll begin with a detailed introduction, learning how to set up your environment and utilize key features like AI-driven code completion, inline actions (explain, rewrite), and multi-environment support. These foundational lessons ensure a smooth integration of Copilot into your workflow.
Next, you’ll explore conversational workflows with GitHub Copilot Chat, mastering the slash-command interface, managing chat contexts, and choosing the right model for your tasks. The course also covers Copilot's project-wide intelligence features like semantic code search and smart edit suggestions to boost productivity. As you progress, you'll discover developer collaboration tools such as AI-assisted code reviews, pull request summaries, and enterprise knowledge bases, all enhancing team efficiency.
The course concludes with personalization options and advanced extensions, such as custom instructions, agents, and the GitHub Copilot CLI. By the end, you'll be equipped to tailor GitHub Copilot to meet your needs and maximize its potential for both individual and team-based development.
Table of Contents (9 chapters)
Introduction to GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot Primer and Environment Setup
Day 1 – Foundations & Inline Code in GitHub Copilot
Day 2 – Conversational Workflows in GitHub Copilot
Day 3 – Project-Wide Intelligence in GitHub Copilot
Day 4 – Developer Collaboration in GitHub Copilot
Day 5 – Code Edits & Personalization in GitHub Copilot
Day 6 – Agents, Tools, & Extensions in GitHub Copilot
Conclusion