Coding Smarter with GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT Online Course
Coding Smarter with GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT Online Course
This course provides a comprehensive guide to using GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, two powerful tools that transform the coding process. You will begin by setting up your development environment with GitHub, OpenAI, and VSCode. The course covers ChatGPT's capabilities, including crafting effective prompts and exploring use cases such as code generation and explanation. You'll also learn about free alternatives like Google Gemini. The course then introduces GitHub Copilot, with practical exercises on prompting and using comments to optimize your workflow. By the end, you'll be equipped with advanced techniques, agents, and a premium ChatGPT workshop to seamlessly integrate these tools into your coding practice.
Key Benefits
- Detailed setup instructions for integrating GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT into your development environment
- Techniques for crafting effective prompts to optimize AI interactions and enhance productivity
- Thorough comparison of free AI alternatives, including Google Gemini, to broaden your AI toolset choices
Target Audience
This course is designed for developers with a foundational understanding of coding, typically at the junior level, who are keen to incorporate AI tools into their development process. Participants should be familiar with at least one programming language and have a basic knowledge of terminal usage.
Learning Objectives
- Set up and configure GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT for seamless integration into your workflow
- Develop effective prompting strategies for various coding tasks to maximize AI assistance
- Leverage AI tools for conducting research, generating code, and providing code explanations
- Compare and assess free AI alternatives to make informed decisions on the best tools for your needs
- Implement learned techniques through practical hands-on projects to solidify your skills
- Boost coding productivity with advanced tips and tricks for optimizing your workflow with AI tools
Course Outline
The Coding Smarter with GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT Exam covers the following topics -
Module 1 - Introduction
- Overview
Module 2 - Environment Setup
- Creating a GitHub Account
- Setting Up an OpenAI Account
- Installing and Configuring VSCode
Module 3 - Introduction to ChatGPT
- Understanding ChatGPT and Its Capabilities
- How ChatGPT Learns to Code
- The Four Key Principles of Effective Prompting
Module 4 - ChatGPT Use Cases in Development
- Practical Applications of ChatGPT
- Conducting Research Efficiently
- Structuring React App Folders and Files
- Generating Code Snippets and Functions
- Creating React Components with AI Assistance
- Understanding and Explaining Code (RegEx, Python, JavaScript)
- Regular Expressions (RegEx) - Hands-on Task
Module 5 - Alternative AI Assistants: Google Gemini (Bard)
- Summary of ChatGPT Capabilities
- Google Gemini (Bard) - Features and Comparison
- Integrating AI Assistants Within an IDE
Module 6 - Getting Started with GitHub Copilot
- Introduction to GitHub Copilot
- Understanding Copilot’s Functionality
- Step-by-Step Setup Guide
- Installing Copilot and Copilot Chat
- How Copilot Enhances Coding Productivity
Module 7 - Writing-Based Prompting in Copilot
- Using Written Prompts Effectively
- Advanced Prompting Techniques
- Best Practices for Writing Meaningful Prompts
- Understanding Context from Open Files
Module 8 - Using Copilot Chat & Comment-Based Prompting
- Generating Code with Comment-Based Prompts
- Dockerizing an Express App with Copilot
Module 9 - Advanced Copilot Features & Productivity Tips
- Utilizing Agents (@vscode & @terminal) for Efficiency
- Working with @workspace Agent in Complex Repositories
- Best Practices and Advanced Git Productivity Tips
Module 10 - Hands-On Project: Building a Game
- Generating a Tic-Tac-Toe Game Using GitHub Copilot
