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AI programming with Github Copilot in VS Code for beginners
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AI programming with Github Copilot in VS Code for beginners

Programming in Visual Studio Code and Copilot. With practical exercises, pdf by chapter and cheat sheet
Created byVan Looveren Stef
Last updated 5/2025
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Understand GitHub Copilot for VSCode fundamentals
  • Do your first code completions with AI
  • Learn Ask, Edit and Agent mode in VSCode copilot
  • Leverage Smart Actions to improve code quality
  • Integrate Copilot into real-world development workflows
  • Create your own to-do list app by providing detailed instructions

Course content

3 sections • 8 lectures • 53m total length

  • Welcome1:16

    Explore how to use GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code to write, debug, and understand code with AI, from installation to generating projects, with custom instructions and Copilot agent mode.

  • Getting Ready – VS Code & Copilot Setup3:22

    efore diving into all the awesome things GitHub Copilot can do, let’s make sure you’ve got everything set up and ready to go. Don’t worry—this part is super beginner-friendly, and I’ll walk you through each step.

    ✅ What You’ll Need First

    Before you can install GitHub Copilot, make sure you’ve got these three things in place:

    1. Visual Studio Code (VS Code): https://code.visualstudiocode.com
      This is the code editor where Copilot lives. It’s free, lightweight, and works great for lots of programming languages.
      ? If you haven’t installed it yet, head to code.visualstudio.com and download it.

    2. A GitHub Account: https://github.com/signup
      Since Copilot is made by GitHub, you’ll need an account there. If you don’t have one, go to github.com and sign up—it’s free!

    3. Access to GitHub Copilot

      • There’s a free plan with limited usage (great for testing it out). Includes up to 2,000 code completions in IDEs per month. Includes up to 50 total chat requests per month in Copilot Chat

      • There’s also a paid plan for unlimited access, and usually a free trial is available.

      • Bonus: If you’re a verified student, teacher, or an open-source maintainer, you might qualify for free access.

Requirements

  • No prior experience required (This course is beginner-friendly and guides you step-by-step through every concept and tool)
  • Basic computer skills
  • VScode installation and a Github account (optional)

Description

This course is designed to help beginners get started with AI-assisted programming using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code. Whether you're just getting into coding or looking for ways to speed up your development workflow, this course will show you how to effectively use GitHub Copilot to write, understand, and improve code across various tasks.

You’ll learn how to set up GitHub Copilot in VS Code, navigate its suggestions, and use it as a supportive tool without becoming overly reliant on it. Through practical examples and guided exercises, we’ll explore how Copilot handles different languages and common programming problems. The focus is not just on what Copilot can do, but also on where its limitations lie, so you stay in control of your code.

Every chapter includes real code examples, a downloadable PDF for quick reference, and a cheat sheet to reinforce key concepts. This course avoids unnecessary fluff and keeps things hands-on and practical, making it ideal for those who want a clear, structured path to understanding Copilot.

Perfect course for absolute beginners or non-pogrammers eager to explore the possibilities. But also experienced people will benefit from it.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to integrate Copilot into your daily workflow with confidence, boost your coding efficiency, and build a solid foundation for further development with AI tools.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone curious about AI tools and how to use them practically in daily work.

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