GitHub Copilot Fundamentals Training in Bangkok, Thailand

This course introduces participants to GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered code completion tool developed by GitHub and OpenAI. It covers the fundamentals of Copilot, from installation and setup to using it within IDEs like Visual Studio Code for real-time code generation, documentation, testing, and more. Through guided examples and hands-on labs, learners will gain confidence in using Copilot to boost productivity and code quality.

Getting Started with Copilot

Introduction to GitHub Copilot

• What is GitHub Copilot?

• Benefits and limitations of AI pair programming

• Overview of OpenAI Codex engine

• Licensing and ethical considerations

Installation & Setup

• Installing Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code

• Connecting GitHub account and configuring preferences

• Enabling/disabling Copilot suggestions

Basic Usage and Prompts

• Generating code from comments

• Autocompleting code blocks and functions

• Using Copilot for boilerplate and repetitive tasks

(Optional/Extended): Practical Use Cases

Test Generation & Documentation

• Writing unit tests using Copilot

• Generating function and class documentation

• Improving readability and structure with AI

Copilot in Daily Workflows

• Using Copilot in real-world development projects

• Refactoring code with Copilot suggestions

• Language support and framework compatibility

Best Practices & Pitfalls

• Writing effective prompts

• Avoiding overreliance and code quality issues

• Security considerations and license awareness

Hands-on Exercises

Summary and Conclusion