Course Outline
Introduction to GitHub Copilot
- What GitHub Copilot is and how it operates
- Supported environments and IDE integration
- Use cases for developers and DevOps professionals
Getting Started with Copilot
- Enabling Copilot in Visual Studio Code
- Prompting Copilot for useful code suggestions
- Understanding and refining Copilot-generated code
Using Copilot for DevOps Tasks
- Generating YAML configurations for CI/CD workflows
- Writing GitHub Actions with Copilot support
- Automating testing, linting, and deployment pipelines
Shell Scripting and Infrastructure Automation
- Using Copilot to write and improve shell scripts
- Prompting Copilot for Dockerfile, Terraform, or Kubernetes config snippets
- Validating generated automation scripts
Productivity Boost with AI Assistance
- Reducing boilerplate and repetitive tasks
- Working faster with Copilot in agile sprints
- Combining Copilot with GitHub CLI and terminal workflows
Limitations, Ethics, and Best Practices
- Understanding Copilot's scope and boundaries
- Security concerns and intellectual property considerations
- Best practices for reviewing AI-generated code
Project Exercises and Real-World Scenarios
- CI/CD workflow automation for a web application
- Writing reusable GitHub Actions templates
- Team collaboration using Copilot across repos
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A grasp of fundamental software development concepts
- Familiarity with Git or version control workflows
- Basic experience with YAML, shell scripting, or CI/CD tools
Target Audience
- Developers aiming to enhance DevOps productivity
- DevOps novices and automation enthusiasts
- Agile team members seeking AI assistance in their workflows
Testimonials (2)
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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.