Did you know developers using AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot are significantly more productive and make fewer errors? Join along in this course and become a more efficient and productive developer with the power of AI at your fingertips.
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Did you know developers using AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot are significantly more productive and make fewer errors? Join along in this course and become a more efficient and productive developer with the power of AI at your fingertips.
Did you know developers using AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot are significantly more productive and make fewer errors? Join along in this course and become a more efficient and productive developer with the power of AI at your fingertips.
This Short Course is designed to equip developers with the skills to effectively use GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code, streamlining their coding process. By mastering Copilot, you'll write code faster and with greater accuracy, directly enhancing your software development capabilities.
With just a 3-hour commitment, you'll master setting up GitHub Copilot with Visual Studio Code, building a Pomodoro timer app, and applying best practices in refactoring, testing, and debugging. This course is designed to make learning easy and enjoyable for you
This course is unique because it combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, allowing you to implement what you've learned in real-world scenarios immediately. Basic coding knowledge in React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS and familiarity with Visual Studio Code and GitHub are recommended to ensure success.
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Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code
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Review coding concepts
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Refreshes basic coding concepts to ensure a strong foundation for the course.
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Go over notes or textbooks from previous coding courses or tutorials.
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Review online resources or tutorials to reinforce understanding of core concepts.
Follow tutorials on setting up GitHub Copilot
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Provides a guided approach to setting up and using GitHub Copilot effectively.
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Find and follow tutorials on how to set up GitHub Copilot with Visual Studio Code.
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Follow the steps in the tutorials to connect GitHub Copilot to your account and configure it for use.
Summarize and share key concepts
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Writing summaries of key concepts from the course will help you solidify your understanding and identify any areas where you need further clarification.
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Review the lesson materials
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Identify the main concepts
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Write a summary in your own words
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Share your summary with classmates
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Complete practice exercises
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Reinforces skills by providing hands-on practice using GitHub Copilot in a controlled environment.
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AI-Assisted Coding
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Find online coding challenges or exercises that align with the course content.
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Use GitHub Copilot to assist in solving the coding challenges.
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Review the solutions and identify areas for improvement in using GitHub Copilot.
Build a simple app using GitHub Copilot
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Provides an opportunity to apply GitHub Copilot in a practical setting, solidifying learning.
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Project-Based Learning
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Choose a simple app idea that aligns with the course content.
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Plan the app's structure and functionality.
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Start coding the app using GitHub Copilot to assist with code generation and suggestions.
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Test the app and identify areas for improvement.
Organize and review course materials
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Ensures students have a well-organized and accessible repository of course materials for future reference.
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Note-Taking
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Review lecture notes, slides, and other course materials.
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Organize materials into a logical structure, such as folders or digital notebooks.
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Highlight important concepts and make annotations for future reference.
Prepare a presentation on AI-assisted development
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Challenges students to synthesize their knowledge and effectively communicate their understanding.
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Presentation Skills
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Research different aspects of AI-assisted development.
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Create a presentation outlining the benefits, challenges, and applications of AI-assisted development.
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Practice delivering the presentation to improve clarity and engagement.
Mentor junior developers
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Mentorship
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Identify opportunities to mentor junior developers through online platforms or local coding communities.
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Share your knowledge and experience to help others learn and grow in their coding journey.
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Provide guidance and support to help junior developers overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Review coding concepts
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Refreshes basic coding concepts to ensure a strong foundation for the course.
Show steps
- Go over notes or textbooks from previous coding courses or tutorials.
- Review online resources or tutorials to reinforce understanding of core concepts.
Follow tutorials on setting up GitHub Copilot
Show steps
Provides a guided approach to setting up and using GitHub Copilot effectively.
Show steps
- Find and follow tutorials on how to set up GitHub Copilot with Visual Studio Code.
- Follow the steps in the tutorials to connect GitHub Copilot to your account and configure it for use.
Summarize and share key concepts
Show steps
Writing summaries of key concepts from the course will help you solidify your understanding and identify any areas where you need further clarification.
Show steps
- Review the lesson materials
- Identify the main concepts
- Write a summary in your own words
- Share your summary with classmates
Complete practice exercises
Show steps
Reinforces skills by providing hands-on practice using GitHub Copilot in a controlled environment.
Browse courses on
AI-Assisted Coding
Show steps
- Find online coding challenges or exercises that align with the course content.
- Use GitHub Copilot to assist in solving the coding challenges.
- Review the solutions and identify areas for improvement in using GitHub Copilot.
Build a simple app using GitHub Copilot
Show steps
Provides an opportunity to apply GitHub Copilot in a practical setting, solidifying learning.
Browse courses on
Project-Based Learning
Show steps
- Choose a simple app idea that aligns with the course content.
- Plan the app's structure and functionality.
- Start coding the app using GitHub Copilot to assist with code generation and suggestions.
- Test the app and identify areas for improvement.
Organize and review course materials
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Ensures students have a well-organized and accessible repository of course materials for future reference.
Browse courses on
Note-Taking
Show steps
- Review lecture notes, slides, and other course materials.
- Organize materials into a logical structure, such as folders or digital notebooks.
- Highlight important concepts and make annotations for future reference.
Prepare a presentation on AI-assisted development
Show steps
Challenges students to synthesize their knowledge and effectively communicate their understanding.
Browse courses on
Presentation Skills
Show steps
- Research different aspects of AI-assisted development.
- Create a presentation outlining the benefits, challenges, and applications of AI-assisted development.
- Practice delivering the presentation to improve clarity and engagement.
Mentor junior developers
Show steps
Provides an opportunity to reinforce learning by teaching and guiding others.
Browse courses on
Mentorship
Show steps
- Identify opportunities to mentor junior developers through online platforms or local coding communities.
- Share your knowledge and experience to help others learn and grow in their coding journey.
- Provide guidance and support to help junior developers overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
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