Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects
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Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects
This course is part of AI Coding Tools for Professional Developers Specialization
Instructors: Anton Voroniuk
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What you'll learn
Set up GitHub Copilot in VS Code and understand its plans, privacy settings, and usage limits
Explore key features: Code Completions, Smart Actions, Chat Modes (Ask, Edit, Agent), Chat Context, Custom Instructions, Prompts, Agent Skills, more
Build a functional Calculator App in React step by step using GitHub Copilot AI for the entire workflow
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March 2026
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There are 7 modules in this course
Unlock the full potential of GitHub Copilot and supercharge your coding workflow!
This practical course helps developers use AI-assisted coding in real daily work — from setup in VS Code to building a real project, improving prompts, and configuring Copilot for repeatable workflows. Throughout the course, you’ll explore: GitHub Copilot Fundamentals: Set up Copilot in VS Code and learn core features like code completions, Inline Chat (editor + terminal), Smart Actions, and the Copilot Chat interface. Copilot Basics for Real Use: Understand why Copilot matters, common developer use cases, pricing plans and limitations, and key data privacy basics you should know before using AI at work. Chat Modes + Context: Master Copilot Chat modes — Ask, Edit, and Agent — and learn how to provide the right context so Copilot gives more accurate and useful answers. Real-World Project (Calculator App): Build a modern Calculator App with Copilot end to end: create a development plan, implement the UI, style it, add input limits and number formatting, replace custom logic with a library, write unit tests, and generate documentation. Optimizing Your Workflow: Learn how workspace indexing works, manage ignored files with .gitignore, write effective custom instructions, and use prompt files for repeated tasks and templates. Agent Skills & Custom Agents (Advanced): Understand Agent Skills, explore popular community skills, build your first skill, and use ready-to-use templates. You’ll also get an intro to custom agents and practical templates (as upcoming/optional lessons). By the end of the course, you’ll be able to use GitHub Copilot with confidence: plan features, generate and refactor code, write tests, document your work, and set up reusable AI workflows that save hours every week.
Set up GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code and start coding with AI assistance using features like code completions, inline chat, smart actions, and the Copilot Chat interface.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
8 videos•Total 41 minutes
- Welcome to the Course•1 minute
- Course Requirements•1 minute
- Setting Up Github Copilot and VS Code•5 minutes
- Quick Start with GitHub Copilot in VS Code•8 minutes
- Learn more about Code Completions•9 minutes
- Use Inline Chat for Editor and Terminal•4 minutes
- Github Copilot Smart Actions•7 minutes
- Use of Github Copilot Chat Interface•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Test 1•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- AI-assisted coding•10 minutes
In this module, you'll explore how Copilot enhances coding productivity, supports daily development tasks, and fits into real-world workflows.
What's included
5 videos
5 videos•Total 18 minutes
- Why You Should Use Github Copilot•1 minute
- Overview of GitHub Copilot•4 minutes
- Popular Use Cases of GitHub Copilot for Developers•4 minutes
- Github Copilot Payment Plans & Limitations•3 minutes
- Understand Github Copilot Data Privacy•6 minutes
Master GitHub Copilot Chat's modes—ask, edit, and agent—and how to set the right context for better results.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 38 minutes
- Using Copilot Chat – Ask Mode•6 minutes
- Editing Code with Copilot – Edit Mode•8 minutes
- Automate Tasks with Copilot – Agent Mode•11 minutes
- Using Chat Context for Better Responses•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Test 2•10 minutes
Build your first real-world app using GitHub Copilot — a modern Calculator App!
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt
10 videos•Total 64 minutes
- Introduction to Your First Copilot Project•2 minutes
- App Overview — See What We’ll Build•3 minutes
- Popular Approaches to Build App with Copilot•3 minutes
- Create Development Plan for Copilot•8 minutes
- Build the Calculator App from the Plan•9 minutes
- Style the Calculator for a Modern Look•8 minutes
- Add Input Limits and Thousands Formatting•9 minutes
- Replace Custom Logic with a Formatting Library•7 minutes
- Write and Run Unit Tests with Copilot•12 minutes
- Generate Project Documentation with AI•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Prompts and Materials for Calculator App•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Ethical considerations•10 minutes
In this module, you will learn to maximize Copilot’s productivity by controlling its knowledge base through workspace indexing and .gitignore
What's included
8 videos2 readings
8 videos•Total 43 minutes
- How Workspace Indexing Works in Copilot•3 minutes
- Manage Ignored Files in Copilot with .gitignore•3 minutes
- Custom Instructions in Copilot Explained•4 minutes
- Create Your Own Custom Instructions•6 minutes
- Overview Community Popular Custom Instructions•11 minutes
- Understand Prompt Files for Repeated Tasks•4 minutes
- Create Your Own Prompt Files•6 minutes
- Overview Community Popular Prompts Files•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Custom Instructions Templates for Developers•10 minutes
- Prompt Files Templates for Developers•10 minutes
What's included
3 videos1 reading
3 videos•Total 21 minutes
- Understand Agent Skills in GitHub Copilot•3 minutes
- Overview Popular Agent Skills from the Community•9 minutes
- Build and Configure Your First Agent Skill•9 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Ready-to-Use Agent Skill Templates for Developers•10 minutes
Learn how to write better prompts—starting from the basics to advanced techniques—to get smarter and more accurate results.
What's included
5 videos
5 videos•Total 28 minutes
- What Is Prompt Engineering?•5 minutes
- Common Mistakes and Challenges•4 minutes
- Best Practices for Writing Prompts•8 minutes
- Advanced Prompting Techniques•6 minutes
- Role-Based Prompts for Smarter Outputs•5 minutes
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