Level up with GitHub Copilot: using AI to learn, code, and build
summary
Live demo shows installing the VS Code extension, accepting inline suggestions with Tab, and using Copilot Chat for conversational coding and explanations. Demonstrations include using slash fix and /tests commands, writing unit tests, translating 230→46 lines of COBOL to Java, and editing files via the new Workspace preview which opens a Codespace and implements changes. Cited metrics: 1.5M users, ~50% more builds and 84% more successful builds, free 30‑day trial.
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chapters (20)
- 0:00Welcome to GitHub Copilot
- 1:09Generative AI overview
- 5:22GitHub Copilot basics
- 6:45Inline Copilot demo
- 12:08Copilot Chat intro
- 16:43Pair programming with Copilot
- 20:10Testing and debugging with Copilot
- 21:53Code translation with Copilot
- 23:19Copilot beyond IDE
- 26:30Prompt engineering tips
- 30:43Context for better AI
- 33:16Prompt crafting examples
- 36:45Copilot supported tools
- 38:50AI tools productivity boost
- 42:22Real productivity gains
- 45:33Success stories with Copilot
- 50:07Configuring Copilot for code
- 51:53New Copilot features
- 55:01Copilot Workspace preview
- 59:52Summary and call to action for attendees
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