Guided project - Accelerate app development using GitHub Copilot tools
This Module explores using GitHub Copilot to accelerate development of an end-to-end project. GitHub Copilot is used to explain unfamiliar code, generate project documentation, develop a new app feature, develop unit tests, and implement improvements.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you're able to:
Explain an unfamiliar codebase using GitHub Copilot tools.
Generate README project documentation using GitHub Copilot tools.
Develop a new application feature using GitHub Copilot tools.
Create unit tests using GitHub Copilot tools.
Implement code quality, reliability, performance, and security improvements using GitHub Copilot tools.
Prerequisites
An active subscription for GitHub Copilot is required for either your personal GitHub account or a GitHub account managed by an organization or enterprise.
Experience using the GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat extensions for Visual Studio Code to create new code and generate explanations of existing code.
One or more years of software development experience is recommended.
Experience developing C# applications using Visual Studio Code and the C# Dev Kit extension is recommended.
Awareness of the GitHub Copilot free trial conditions. If you choose the free trial offer for GitHub Copilot, a form of payment is requested at sign-up. Charges aren't applied until the trial is over, unless you cancel before the conclusion of the 30-day period.