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.
GitHub Copilot for Project Management
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GitHub Copilot for Project Management
This course is part of Generative AI for Software Developers Specialization
Instructor: Microsoft
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4 hours to complete
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- Category: Computer Programming Tools
- Category: AI Enablement
- Category: Code Review
- Category: Program Development
- Category: Software Documentation
- Category: Microsoft Copilot
- Category: Debugging
- Category: Development Testing
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- Category: Web Development Tools
- Category: Integrated Development Environments
- Category: GitHub
- Category: Microsoft Visual Studio
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HB
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Good overview and questions in between is good and you can quickly review your learning.
MN
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025
It is so much fun actually! And, it is well taught and well structured....Thank you!
ZL
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025
the content lack depth, though it's somehow helpful