Course Outline
Introduction to GitHub Copilot
- Understanding what GitHub Copilot is and its underlying mechanisms.
- Supported environments and integration with IDEs.
- Relevant use cases for developers and DevOps professionals.
Getting Started with Copilot
- Enabling Copilot in 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
- Using Copilot to write and enhance shell scripts.
- Prompting Copilot for Dockerfile, Terraform, or Kubernetes configuration snippets.
- Validating automation scripts generated by Copilot.
Boosting Productivity with AI Assistance
- Minimising boilerplate code and repetitive tasks.
- Working more efficiently with Copilot during agile sprints.
- Integrating Copilot with GitHub CLI and terminal workflows.
Limitations, Ethics, and Best Practices
- Recognising Copilot's scope and boundaries.
- Addressing security concerns and intellectual property considerations.
- Adhering to best practices for reviewing AI-generated code.
Project Exercises and Real-World Scenarios
- Automating CI/CD workflows for web applications.
- Creating reusable GitHub Actions templates.
- Facilitating team collaboration using Copilot across repositories.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of core software development concepts.
- Familiarity with Git or general version control workflows.
- Basic experience with YAML, shell scripting, or CI/CD tools.
Audience
- Developers keen on enhancing DevOps productivity.
- DevOps beginners and automation enthusiasts.
- Agile team members looking for AI support in their workflows.
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.
