Leveling up code reviews and pull requests with GitHub Copilot

  • Module
  • 7 Units
Intermediate
DevOps Engineer
Administrator
Developer
Solution Architect
GitHub

This module introduces how GitHub Copilot enhances code reviews by accelerating review cycles, catching issues, and enforcing best practices.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Explain how GitHub Copilot streamlines code reviews and pull requests.
  • Identify the key features Copilot adds to the review process.
  • Request and interpret Copilot reviews on GitHub.com and understand their limits.
  • Run Copilot reviews locally in your IDE and apply custom instructions.
  • Leverage Premium Request Units (PRUs) for deeper, context-rich analysis.
  • Automate Copilot reviews across repositories with rulesets and status checks.
  • Apply Copilot's suggestions responsibly, combining them with human judgment and testing.

Prerequisites

  • A GitHub account
  • GitHub Copilot enabled on your account (Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Business, or Enterprise plan recommended for full code review features).
  • Basic familiarity with pull requests and code reviews-creating a PR, leaving comments, and merging changes.
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