What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is a revolutionary AI-powered coding assistant that is transforming the way developers write code. This cutting-edge tool, developed in a collaboration between GitHub and OpenAI, represents a significant leap forward in the world of software development. It seamlessly integrates into popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as Visual Studio Code, making it accessible to a wide range of developers.

Are Git and GitHub the same thing?

No, but they are very often used together. Git is a version control system you use to organize and keep track of you code, and GitHub is a way to host that code and share it with others.

What does GitHub Copilot do?

GitHub Copilot has a host of powerful features, including autocompletion of functions, code generation, multi-language support, and inline documentation. Its most remarkable feature is its ability to generate code in real-time as developers' type, providing instant suggestions, autocompletions, and even entire code blocks.

What else should I study if I am learning about GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is a form of generative AI, so if you're interested in that field, prompt engineering or large language models are a great next step.

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Intro to GitHub Copilot

Learn how to use GitHub Copilot to streamline your workflow and development. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the AI-driven coding assistant.

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1 course

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About this course

In today’s fast-paced and fast-evolving world of software development, staying productive can be a daunting task. Fortunately, GitHub Copilot can help! GitHub Copilot is a coding assistant driven by Artificial Intelligence. It harnesses the power of AI and machine learning to provide real-time support, making the development process smoother and more efficient. In this course, we’ll dive into GitHub Copilot and explore how it can transform your coding experience, enhance productivity, and simplify complex coding tasks.

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Learn how to use GitHub Copilot to simplify complex coding tasks and enhance productivity
Understand how GitHub Copilot works and its limitations
Set up your GitHub Copilot account
Write your first function with GitHub Copilot

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GitHub Copilot
Fly into the future of programming with GitHub Copilot!

lesson A Guide to GitHub Copilot
article Setting Up GitHub Copilot
article Writing Your First Function With GitHub Copilot
quiz GitHub Copilot: Quiz
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Alisha Grama

Senior Instructional Designer, Computer Science at Codecademy

Alisha is a Senior Instructional Designer in the computer science domain at Codecademy. Alisha majored in Computer Science and minored in Ethics at the University of Rochester, where she gained experience as a Teaching Assistant. Before joining Codecademy, she taught STEM concepts to secondary students, including as the Lead Algebra Teacher at a Brooklyn charter school.

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