This course explores the potential of GitHub Copilot in project management, focusing on AI-driven code review, comprehensive documentation, and meticulous development planning. You will learn to optimize code, identify inefficiencies, generate test cases, and apply best practices for code review using GitHub Copilot. The course also covers generating and managing documentation with Copilot, including version control and best practices. Additionally, it focuses on planning development strategies, ideating with AI, and implementing plans effectively. Hands-on activities, practice quizzes, and module quizzes ensure practical understanding and mastery of each topic.
Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code
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Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code
This course is part of Microsoft Copilot for Software Development Specialization
Instructor: Microsoft
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By the end of this lesson, learners will use GitHub Copilot within a Next.js project, allowing Copilot to assist with setting up the project, designing the interface, and implementing the main Pomodoro timer logic.
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7 videos1 reading3 assignments
This module focuses on the advanced practical applications of GitHub Copilot, covering code translation, understanding code, and debugging. You will engage with hands-on activities and real-world examples to harness the full potential of Copilot in their coding workflows.
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