Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript

  • Module
  • 7 Units
Beginner
DevOps Engineer
Administrator
Developer
Solution Architect
Student
GitHub

To work with JavaScript, take advantage of GitHub Copilot, an AI pair programmer that boosts productivity with autocomplete-style suggestions.

Learning objectives

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

  • Enable the GitHub Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code.
  • Craft prompts that can generate useful suggestions from GitHub Copilot.
  • Use GitHub Copilot to improve a JavaScript project.

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of JavaScript, like variables and conditionals.
  • Ability to use Git and GitHub for version control.
  • A GitHub Account with an active subscription for GitHub Copilot is required for either your personal GitHub account or a GitHub account managed by an organization or enterprise. For learning purposes, you should find the Copilot Free option with usage limits to be sufficient.