Get started with GitHub Copilot
Intermediate
Developer
GitHub
This module introduces developers to the GitHub Copilot products, the benefits that GitHub Copilot provides to developers, the GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat product features, and the GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
Explain what GitHub Copilot is and the advantages it provides.
Install the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code.
Explain the features of the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code and how to use them.
Configure the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code.
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. You can set up a GitHub Copilot Free plan or sign-up for a GitHub Copilot Pro subscription. For this training, signing up for a GitHub Copilot Free plan is sufficient.