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GitHub Copilot for Beginners

Edureka

GitHub Copilot for Beginners

Edureka

Instructor: Edureka

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Define GitHub Copilot’s core features and role in AI-assisted software development.

  • Apply Copilot prompts, Chat, and inline suggestions to generate and refine code.

  • Analyze AI-generated code to identify errors, inefficiencies, and risks.

  • Evaluate Copilot outputs using testing, validation, security, and human review.

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May 2026

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Build a strong foundation in GitHub Copilot by exploring its architecture, capabilities, setup process, and role in modern AI-assisted development. Understand how Copilot uses context, tokens, prompts, and code generation patterns to support developers across different coding environments. Apply core Copilot features through hands-on practice with inline suggestions, tab completion, prompt design, and debugging poor AI outputs, developing the ability to use Copilot effectively and responsibly in everyday coding workflows.

What's included

8 videos4 readings3 assignments

Apply GitHub Copilot Chat to interactive development workflows by using conversational AI for code explanation, documentation, debugging, refactoring, and test generation. Analyze how Copilot supports multi-file awareness, context management, unit testing, security checks, and maintainability improvements. Strengthen code quality practices by validating AI-generated code, reviewing outputs critically, and applying human-in-the-loop decision-making to determine when to trust, revise, or reject Copilot suggestions.

What's included

10 videos4 readings4 assignments

Integrate GitHub Copilot into advanced development workflows involving documentation, terminal commands, automation scripts, CI/CD validation checks, and multi-file application development. Apply Copilot across project planning, backend development, frontend implementation, testing, and documentation to build a complete web application. Develop practical readiness for professional workflows by using Copilot to support pull requests, portfolio projects, code reviews, and responsible AI-assisted software delivery.

What's included

8 videos3 readings3 assignments

This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Evaluate your knowledge with a comprehensive graded quiz.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment

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