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Introduction to GitHub Copilot

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There are 4 modules in this course

Join our course led by Gabe Leon de Mattos, a seasoned developer and leader. You will learn how to use GitHub Copilot.

This course is for developers who want to be more productive with GitHub Copilot. You'll learn how to use GitHub Copilot in real projects. The course is hands-on and lasts 90 minutes. You'll set up Copilot, write better prompts, and work Copilot into your coding routine. By the end of the course, you will be able to: - Work confidently with GitHub Copilot to accelerate your coding endeavors - Use prompt engineering to generate relevant code suggestions on real projects - Navigate AI outputs, and integrate them into your projects. You will finish the course with the skills to write better code faster. This will give you more time to solve difficult problems. To succeed in this course, it's recommended to have basic Python knowledge and be familiar with Visual Studio Code (VSCode).

At the end of this course, you should be able to work confidently with GitHub Copilot to accelerate your coding endeavors, using prompt engineering to generate relevant code suggestions on real projects, navigate AI outputs, and integrate them into their projects.

What's included

1 video2 readings

1 video•Total 3 minutes
  • Welcome to the Course•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 7 minutes
  • Meet Your Instructor•2 minutes
  • Course Syllabus•5 minutes

In this lesson, you'll have your coding environment set up and Copilot ready to be your AI coding partner. We'll walk you through installing Visual Studio Code (VSCode) for Mac, setting up the GitHub Copilot extension, and generating your first code suggestions. Imagine writing entire functions or classes with just a few prompts – that's the power of Copilot.

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment

5 videos•Total 17 minutes
  • Setting-up GitHub Copilot in VSCode•2 minutes
  • Authenticate and Configure the GitHub Copilot Extension•2 minutes
  • Explore GitHub Copilot Inline Chat•5 minutes
  • Explore GitHub Copilot Chat•7 minutes
  • Create Basic Code Suggestions•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
  • Setting up Visual Studio Code for Mac, PC, and Linux•2 minutes
  • Coursera Microsoft GitHub Copilot Data Repository•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 6 minutes
  • The Functionality of GitHub Copilot•6 minutes

In this lesson, you'll learn the "4S Method" for creating powerful prompts that guide Copilot toward the best solutions. We'll explore how to refine suggestions, analyze output for accuracy, and optimize your prompts for the best results. Hands-on exercises will help you master prompt design and truly harness the power of Copilot in your coding workflow.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videos•Total 10 minutes
  • Explore and Craft Effective 4S-Alignment Prompts•4 minutes
  • Apply Zero-shot, One-shot, and Few-shot Learning in Prompts•2 minutes
  • Analyze and Modify Copilot Suggestions for Better Quality•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 6 minutes
  • Mastering Prompt Design for Better Quality Coding•6 minutes

In this lesson, we will bring the previous lessons' concepts into a full-fledged, practical project. This will consolidate your understanding and demonstrate how GitHub Copilot can streamline real-world coding tasks.

What's included

3 videos2 readings2 assignments

3 videos•Total 13 minutes
  • Set Up and Prepare Your Environment•3 minutes
  • Add a Database and the Model•5 minutes
  • Define the Routes and Functionality•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 40 minutes
  • Activity: Refactoring and Testing a ‘To-do App’•30 minutes
  • Solution: Refactoring and Testing a ‘To-do App’•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 36 minutes
  • Graded Quiz•30 minutes
  • GitHub Copilot in Real-World Scenarios•6 minutes

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Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

It was best learning started with Github Copilot and understood basics

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Reviewed on May 25, 2024

The "Introduction to GitHub Copilot" course provides fundamental insights into how Copilot greatly supports developers in saving time by handling repetitive tasks and offering suggestions

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Reviewed on May 3, 2025

Nice, short, and illustrative. Thanks for sharing code with prompt examples.

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