Programming in Visual Studio Code and Copilot. With practical exercises, pdf by chapter and cheat sheet

What you'll learn

Understand GitHub Copilot for VSCode fundamentals

Do your first code completions with AI

Learn Ask, Edit and Agent mode in VSCode copilot

Leverage Smart Actions to improve code quality

Integrate Copilot into real-world development workflows

Create your own to-do list app by providing detailed instructions

Requirements

No prior experience required (This course is beginner-friendly and guides you step-by-step through every concept and tool)

Basic computer skills

VScode installation and a Github account (optional)

Description

This course is designed to help beginners get started with AI-assisted programming using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code. Whether you're just getting into coding or looking for ways to speed up your development workflow, this course will show you how to effectively use GitHub Copilot to write, understand, and improve code across various tasks.You'll learn how to set up GitHub Copilot in VS Code, navigate its suggestions, and use it as a supportive tool without becoming overly reliant on it. Through practical examples and guided exercises, we'll explore how Copilot handles different languages and common programming problems. The focus is not just on what Copilot can do, but also on where its limitations lie, so you stay in control of your code.Every chapter includes real code examples, a downloadable PDF for quick reference, and a cheat sheet to reinforce key concepts. This course avoids unnecessary fluff and keeps things hands-on and practical, making it ideal for those who want a clear, structured path to understanding Copilot.Perfect course for absolute beginners or non-pogrammers eager to explore the possibilities. But also experienced people will benefit from it.By the end of this course, you'll be able to integrate Copilot into your daily workflow with confidence, boost your coding efficiency, and build a solid foundation for further development with AI tools.

Overview

Section 1: Intro

Lecture 1 Welcome

Section 2: AI programming with Github Copilot in VS Code for beginners

Lecture 2 Connect Visual Studio Code with Github and start first completions

Lecture 3 Learning modes: chat, edit and agent mode

Lecture 4 Context

Lecture 5 Smart Actions

Lecture 6 Custom instructions

Anyone curious about AI tools and how to use them practically in daily work.