This practical course shows you how to enhance your R coding with GitHub Copilot, an AI assistant that guides and supports you while writing code, simplifying tasks and saving you valuable time. You'll start by understanding the benefits of AI-assisted coding and learn how to set up GitHub Copilot in your development environment. Through step-by-step guidance, you'll discover how to connect and configure Copilot in Visual Studio Code, and master techniques for using AI suggestions to write and debug R code effectively.
Boost R Coding with GitHub Copilot
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
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1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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Assessments
1 assignment
Taught in English
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July 2025
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In this course, you'll discover how to use GitHub Copilot, an AI assistant that guides and supports you while writing code, simplifying tasks and saving you valuable time. By the end, you'll have strategies to use AI assistance confidently, and document your coding steps for yourself and your coworkers.
What's included
3 videos5 readings1 assignment
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