Introduction

• 3 minutes

This module examines the features and capabilities of GitHub Copilot. You review the Copilot products available from GitHub, and examine the benefits, account types, features, and limitations of GitHub Copilot. After completing a step-by-step installation of the GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code, you examine the capabilities provided by the GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat extensions. You also complete an exercise that demonstrates how to configure the GitHub Copilot extensions in Visual Studio Code.

Imagine you're a software developer at a tech startup. You're tasked with developing a feature for one of the company's newest apps. You're happy to get the assignment, but the deadline is tight. You haven't seen the codebase and you need to ensure the new feature is bug-free and efficient. You heard that GitHub Copilot can accelerate your development process, so you're looking forward to examining its features yourself. GitHub Copilot can explain new and complex code, generate documentation, and help you develop code more efficiently and accurately. GitHub Copilot can help you meet your deadline and deliver a high-quality feature to your team.

The topics covered in this module include:

• Exploring AI Tools for Developers from GitHub, OpenAI, and Microsoft
• Understanding GitHub Copilot: Features, Account Types, Tools, and Limitations
• Installing GitHub Copilot Extensions for Visual Studio Code
• Understanding and Managing Autocomplete Features of GitHub Copilot Extension
• Understanding and Utilizing GitHub Copilot Chat for AI Assistance in Visual Studio Code
• Configuring GitHub Copilot Extensions in Visual Studio Code

By the end of this module, you're able to describe how GitHub Copilot enhances your productivity, reduces errors, and makes your software development process more efficient.