Course Outline
Introduction to GitHub Copilot
- Exploring what GitHub Copilot is and how it functions.
- 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 effective 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 enhance shell scripts.
- Prompting Copilot for Dockerfile, Terraform, or Kubernetes config snippets.
- Validating generated automation scripts.
Productivity Boost with AI Assistance
- Reducing boilerplate code and repetitive tasks.
- Working more efficiently with Copilot during 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 repositories.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of basic software development concepts.
- Familiarity with Git or version control workflows.
- Basic experience with YAML, shell scripting, or CI/CD tools.
Audience
- Developers seeking to enhance 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.
