Course Outline
Introduction to GitHub Copilot
- Overview of GitHub Copilot and its underlying mechanisms
- Supported environments and IDE integration capabilities
- Practical use cases for developers and DevOps professionals
Getting Started with Copilot
- Enabling Copilot within Visual Studio Code
- Crafting effective prompts for useful code suggestions
- Understanding and refining code generated by Copilot
Using Copilot for DevOps Tasks
- Generating YAML configurations for CI/CD workflows
- Writing GitHub Actions with Copilot assistance
- Automating testing, linting, and deployment pipelines
Shell Scripting and Infrastructure Automation
- Leveraging Copilot to write and improve shell scripts
- Prompting Copilot for Dockerfile, Terraform, or Kubernetes configuration snippets
- Validating automation scripts generated by the AI
Boosting Productivity with AI Assistance
- Reducing boilerplate code and repetitive tasks
- Working more efficiently within agile sprints using Copilot
- Integrating Copilot with GitHub CLI and terminal workflows
Limitations, Ethics, and Best Practices
- Comprehending the scope and boundaries of Copilot
- Addressing security concerns and intellectual property considerations
- Establishing best practices for reviewing AI-generated code
Project Exercises and Real-World Scenarios
- Automating CI/CD workflows for a web application
- Creating reusable GitHub Actions templates
- Facilitating team collaboration using Copilot across repositories
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of software development concepts
- Familiarity with Git or version control workflows
- Basic experience with YAML, shell scripting, or CI/CD tools
Target Audience
- Developers seeking to enhance DevOps productivity
- DevOps beginners and automation enthusiasts
- Agile team members looking for AI support in their workflows
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- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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Testimonials (2)
That i gained a knowledge regarding streamlit library from python and for sure i'll try to use it to improve applications in my team which are made in R shiny
Michal Maj - XL Catlin Services SE (AXA XL)
Course - GitHub Copilot for Developers
Trainer able to adjust the course level during training to fit our understanding level on the topic, so that we could gain more useful knowledge that could further help us harness the tools in our daily works.