GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant built into code editors. It suggests code as you type, generates functions from comments, explains unfamiliar code, helps debug, and writes tests. This course covers how to use Copilot effectively across your coding workflow, from first suggestions to more advanced use in the terminal and pull requests.
How Copilot works as an AI pair programmer, how it differs from other AI coding tools, and how to set it up.
How to get the most from inline suggestions, writing effective comments as prompts, and accepting or rejecting completions.
Using the chat interface for explanations, debugging, refactoring, test generation, and Copilot in the terminal.
When to trust Copilot, when to review carefully, security considerations, and integrating Copilot into a team workflow.