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<text variant="body1">This course provides a comprehensive introduction to GitHub Copilot, covering its setup, basic functionalities, and practical applications. It also explores ethical considerations and includes hands-on activities to help you harness the full potential of Copilot in your development workflow.

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Spezialisierung „Generative AI for Software Developers“

Spezialisierung „Generative AI for Software Developers“

Unlock your AI-powered efficiency and innovation.

Code faster, smarter! Copilot is your AI coding partner, boosting productivity and creativity. Learn to level up your development game.

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Was Sie lernen werden

Master the art of coding with Copilot: Learn to code faster, smarter, and more efficiently.
Build amazing applications with AI as your co-pilot: Create innovative software with GitHub Copilot.
Understand the basics of generative AI and the fundamentals of AI in business.
Revolutionize your development process: Optimize code reviews, documentation, and project planning with Copilot.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Microsoft Copilot
Kategorie: Test Case
Kategorie: Project Management
Kategorie: Data Ethics
Kategorie: AI literacy
Kategorie: Code Review
Kategorie: AI Integrations
Kategorie: Software Development Tools
Kategorie: Microsoft Development Tools
Kategorie: Version Control
Kategorie: Prompt Patterns
Kategorie: Responsible AI
Kategorie: Software Versioning

Werkzeuge, die Sie lernen werden

Kategorie: Microsoft Visual Studio
Kategorie: GitHub Copilot
Kategorie: Generative AI
Kategorie: Integrated Development Environments
Kategorie: GitHub
Kategorie: Risking
Kategorie: Prompt Engineering

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Unterrichtet in Englisch

Flexibler Zeitplan

In Ihrem eigenen Lerntempo lernen

Erfahren Sie, wie Mitarbeiter führender Unternehmen gefragte Kompetenzen erwerben.

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Spezialisierung - 4 Kursreihen

Are you ready to explore the cutting-edge world of generative AI? Take your coding practices to the next level with this program and learn how generative AI tools, particularly GitHub Copilot, can transform your development workflow and boost your productivity.

From understanding the basics of generative AI to learning how to apply it in code review, documentation, development planning, and more, you will learn practical skills based on real-life scenarios to help you enhance your abilities.

This program, curated and presented by industry experts, will show you how to integrate generative AI into practical scenarios. The flexible, self-paced learning schedule accommodates your personal and professional commitments, focusing on practical applications and hands-on projects and nurturing your skills without the demands of academic report writing.

By completing this program, you will:

Gain valuable skills in generative AI
Enhance your existing abilities
Add new techniques to your toolkit
Understand how to integrate generative AI into your development workflows
Boost your productivity and effectiveness

No prerequisites required. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this course will equip you with the skills to harness the power of AI and boost your productivity. Unlock your full potential with Copilot. Enroll today!

Übungsprojekt

Learners will gain practical experience using Microsoft Copilot Chat for code completion, Flask-based to-do app for code testing and GitHub Copilot to translate code snippets. These hands-on activity offers experiential learning opportunities, enabling learners to apply AI tools in real coding scenarios, managing projects effectively and applying Copilot's analytical capabilities in your everyday coding tasks.

Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot

KURS 1, 6 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

This course introduces developers to generative AI technologies, focusing on their practical applications in software development. You will explore the core concepts of generative AI and understand the basic functionalities and ethical considerations of generative AI. The course is structured to provide a comprehensive overview, starting with the fundamentals of generative AI and progressing to its practical uses in code review, documentation, and project planning. Through engaging modules, you will gain a solid foundation in navigating the risks and responsibilities associated with AI. Hands-on activities and quizzes will reinforce the knowledge gained, ensuring that you are well-equipped to harness the potential of generative AI in your development workflows.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Responsible AI

Kategorie: Code Review

Kategorie: Software Documentation

Kategorie: Generative AI

Kategorie: Microsoft Copilot

Kategorie: Artificial Intelligence

Kategorie: Data Ethics

Kategorie: Software Development Tools

Kategorie: Risking

Kategorie: AI literacy

Kategorie: AI Workflows

Kategorie: AI Integrations

Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot

KURS 2, 4 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

This module is designed to equip you with the essential skills to set up and optimize your environment for using GitHub Copilot effectively. You will gain practical knowledge on installing and configuring Visual Studio Code (VS Code) across different operating systems, including Mac, PC, and Linux. This course covers the basics of generating code suggestions with GitHub Copilot, from setting up the extension to exploring its chat capabilities. Additionally, you will refine your prompt crafting skills, applying techniques like zero-shot, one-shot, and few-shot learning to enhance the quality of Copilot’s suggestions. The course also delves into advanced features and best practices, guiding you through creating practical projects, such as a Todo application in Python and customizing Copilot to fit your development needs. Through hands-on activities, quizzes, and comprehensive lessons, you will be well-prepared to harness the full potential of GitHub Copilot in your software development workflows.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: GitHub Copilot

Kategorie: Prompt Engineering

Kategorie: AI Integrations

Kategorie: Prompt Patterns

Kategorie: Development Environment

Kategorie: Microsoft Copilot

Kategorie: GitHub

Kategorie: Software Installation

GitHub Copilot for Project Management

KURS 3, 4 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

This course provides a comprehensive guide to using GitHub Copilot within the Visual Studio Code environment, focusing on practical and advanced applications. The course covers building a simple Pomodoro timer, including setting up the Next.js environment, designing the timer interface, and implementing core functionality, as well as improving the timer by refactoring for efficiency, adding tests, and exploring case studies. The course also focuses on practical coding applications, such as code translation and debugging, through hands-on activities. Throughout the course, you will engage in practical projects, quizzes, and hands-on activities to master the use of GitHub Copilot, making it ideal for developers looking to enhance their coding efficiency and explore the full potential of AI-assisted development.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Software Documentation

Kategorie: GitHub Copilot

Kategorie: Code Review

Kategorie: Maintainability

Kategorie: Technical Documentation

Kategorie: Development Testing

Kategorie: Test Case

Kategorie: Microsoft Visual Studio

Kategorie: Program Development

Kategorie: Web Development Tools

Kategorie: AI Integrations

Kategorie: GitHub

Kategorie: Microsoft Development Tools

Kategorie: Debugging

Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

KURS 4, 4 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

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.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: GitHub Copilot

Kategorie: Debugging

Kategorie: Development Environment

Kategorie: Project Planning

Kategorie: Test Case

Kategorie: Integrated Development Environments

Kategorie: Program Development

Kategorie: Project Management

Kategorie: Software Versioning

Kategorie: Code Review

Kategorie: Software Documentation

Kategorie: Version Control

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Bewertungen von Lernenden aus Generative AI for Software Developers

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Kurs: Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot

4.0

Geprüft am 14. Apr. 2025

its a good introductory course into how to use Copilot.

Kurs: Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot

4.0

Geprüft am 28. Dez. 2025

Good intro , but will be even better with more examples in .NET (but Python is still OK)

Kurs: GitHub Copilot for Project Management

4.0

Geprüft am 12. März 2025

the content lack depth, though it's somehow helpful

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

This course is ideal for software developers, tech enthusiasts, and students who want to enhance their coding efficiency using Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot. It offers practical insights and hands-on experience with generative AI technologies in software development, showcasing the power of Microsoft’s innovative tools.

This course provides an introductory overview of generative AI technologies and their practical applications in software development, so no specific background knowledge is required to start. You likely have a basic understanding of coding or may be in a tech-related study and are interested in enhancing your development skills with Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot.

GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered code completion tool developed by GitHub and OpenAI. It assists developers by suggesting code snippets, functions, and even entire blocks of code based on the context of the current project.