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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to GitHub Copilot

  • Overview of GitHub Copilot and its operational mechanisms
  • Supported environments and IDE integration
  • Key use cases for developers and DevOps professionals

Getting Started with Copilot

  • Enabling Copilot in Visual Studio Code
  • Crafting effective prompts for useful code suggestions
  • Reviewing and refining Copilot-generated code

Using Copilot for DevOps Tasks

  • Generating YAML configurations for CI/CD workflows
  • Developing GitHub Actions with Copilot assistance
  • Automating testing, linting, and deployment pipelines

Shell Scripting and Infrastructure Automation

  • Utilising Copilot to write and enhance shell scripts
  • Prompting Copilot for Dockerfile, Terraform, or Kubernetes configuration snippets
  • Validating generated automation scripts

Productivity Boost with AI Assistance

  • Minimising boilerplate and repetitive tasks
  • Improving velocity with Copilot during agile sprints
  • Integrating Copilot with GitHub CLI and terminal workflows

Limitations, Ethics, and Best Practices

  • Understanding the scope and boundaries of Copilot
  • Addressing security concerns and intellectual property considerations
  • Best practices for reviewing AI-generated code

Project Exercises and Real-World Scenarios

  • CI/CD workflow automation for a web application
  • Creating reusable GitHub Actions templates
  • Team collaboration using Copilot across repositories

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of fundamental software development concepts
  • Familiarity with Git or version control workflows
  • Basic experience with YAML, shell scripting, or CI/CD tools

Audience

  • Developers aiming to enhance DevOps productivity
  • DevOps beginners and automation enthusiasts
  • Agile team members seeking AI support in their workflows

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