Code with GitHub Copilot - Beginner

Discover GitHub Copilot, GitHub’s AI-powered development assistant, and learn to use it effectively to boost your productivity. Master the 3C method (Context, Clarity, Constraints) for effective prompts. Learn how to delegate complete development tasks: code creation, debugging, testing and documentation.

Fundamentals and First Steps

• Welcome and presentation of the day’s objectives
• Why GitHub Copilot is a game changer for developers
• Installation and configuration of GitHub Copilot in VS Code
• The 3C Prompting method: Context, Clarity, Constraints - the method for optimal results
• Differences between AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor) and use cases

GitHub Copilot in Action

• Code creation: functions, components, APIs
• Assisted debugging: analyzing errors and stack traces
• Automatic test generation and documentation
• Context management and multi-file workflows

Hands-on Workshops

Workshop 1: Build a Complete CLI Application

Apply the fundamentals to create a command-line application from start to finish with GitHub Copilot.

Workshop 2: Debugging & Testing

Learn to use GitHub Copilot for effective debugging and test writing.

Workshop 3: Workflows & Automation

Discover multi-file workflows and automation with GitHub Copilot.