GitHub Copilot: AI-First Development From Zero to Hero

Transform how you code with AI assistance - no prior experience required

Created byJon Bonso AWS Generative AI Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Nikee Pearl Tomas, April Joy Deang

Last updated 1/2026

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to leverage GitHub Copilot to write, autocomplete, and optimize code efficiently across multiple programming languages.
Understand how to incorporate Copilot into real-world development projects, including version control, testing, and debugging.
Discover strategies to use AI suggestions effectively, reduce repetitive tasks, and accelerate development cycles.
Gain hands-on experience creating functional code snippets, algorithms, and applications using AI guidance from scratch.

Course content

5 sections • 102 lectures • 4h 5m total length

Introduction and What to Expect3:13
Tools to Use4:47
Key Takeaways1:06
Git and Github Basics3:43
Repository and Version Control3:07
Github Interface Quick Tour5:39
What's Next and Things to Remember0:57
Introduction and What to Expect2:21
Installing and Configuring Git3:06
Module 1 (Environment Setup) - Installing VS Code0:44
Module 1 (Environment Setup) - VS Code quick tour0:50
Module 1 (Environment Setup) - Creating Github account1:03
Module 1 (Environment Setup) - Installing Copilot in VS Code0:44
Module 1 (Environment Setup) - Activating Copilot1:27
Module 1 (Environment Setup) - Initial testing of Copilot Capability0:56
Module 1 (Environment Setup) - Verifying Github connection via HTTP1:04
Module 1 (Environment Setup) - Git Credential Helper setup0:32
Module 1 (Environment Setup) - Verify Git integration with VS Code0:30
Module 1 (Environment Setup) - Wrap up and what's next0:53
Module 1 (Your First Repository) - Introduction and what to expect2:39
Module 1 (Your First Repository) - Creating a repository2:37
Module 1 (Your First Repository) - Creating a commit2:53
Module 1 (Your First Repository) - Verifying a commit0:53
Module 1 (Your First Repository) - Exploring .gitignore file0:45
Module 1 (Your First Repository) - Wrap up and what's next1:26

Module 2 (The Git Workflow) - Introduction and what to expect2:16
Module 2 (The Git Workflow) - Workflow breakdown1:32
Module 2 (The Git Workflow) - Workflow demonstration5:32
Module 2 (The Git Workflow) - Wrap up and what's next1:29
Module 2 (Branching Made Simple) - Introduction and what to expect2:17
Module 2 (Branching Made Simple) - Git branches1:32
Module 2 (Branching Made Simple) - Git branch demonstration5:27
Module 2 (Branching Made Simple) - Common issues and fix (Problem 1)0:45
Module 2 (Branching Made Simple) - Common issues and fix (Problem 2)0:48
Module 2 (Branching Made Simple) - Common issues and fix (Problem 3)0:35
Module 2 (Branching Made Simple) - Wrap up and what's next1:31
Module 2 (Collaboration Basics) - Introduction and what to expect2:20
Module 2 (Collaboration Basics) - Pull request anatomy1:37
Module 2 (Collaboration Basics) - Pull request workflow demonstration7:58
Module 2 (Collaboration Basics) - Things to remember1:41
Module 2 (Essential Tools) - Introduction and what to expect2:09
Module 2 (Essential Tools) - Tools overview1:15
Module 2 (Essential Tools) - Demonstration and Understanding the essential tools5:07
Module 2 (Essential Tools) - Wrap up and what's next1:46

Module 3 (Copilot Fundamentals) - Introduction and what to expect2:33
Module 3 (Copilot Fundamentals) - Overview of github copilot components1:07
Module 3 (Copilot Fundamentals) - What copilot can do2:40
Module 3 (Copilot Fundamentals) - What copilot cannot do1:40
Module 3 (Copilot Fundamentals) - Copilot (inline) vs Copilot (chat)2:17
Module 3 (Copilot Fundamentals) - Things to remember1:43
Module 3 (Your First AI-Assisted Code) - Introduction2:11
Module 3 (Your First AI-Assisted Code) - Coding with copilot2:07
Module 3 (Your First AI-Assisted Code) - Wrap up and whats next1:29
Module 3 (Copilot Chat Basics) - Introduction to copilot chat3:23
Module 3 (Copilot Chat Basics) - Asking effective questions2:38
Module 3 (Copilot Chat Basics) - Copilot chat commands1:54
Module 3 (Copilot Chat Basics) - Using copilot for debugging1:16
Module 3 (Copilot Chat Basics) - Using copilot for refactoring1:16
Module 3 (Copilot Chat Basics) - Wrap up and things to remember1:20
Module 3 (Copilot Best Practices) - Introduction and what to expect3:22
Module 3 (Copilot Best Practices) - Principle 1 - Effective Prompting10:47
Module 3 (Copilot Best Practices) - Anti-patterns to avoid4:25
Module 3 (Copilot Best Practices) - Principle 2 - Reviewing ai-generated code6:16
Module 3 (Copilot Best Practices) - Principle 3 - Knowing ai limitations4:14
Module 3 (Copilot Best Practices) - Wrap up and what's next1:10

Module 4 (Enhancing Git Workflow with Copilot) - Introduction and what to expect2:06
Module 4 (Enhancing Git Workflow with Copilot) - Using copilot in git workflow3:01
Module 4 (Enhancing Git Workflow with Copilot) - Wrap up1:57
Module 4 (Responsible AI Coding) - Introduction3:40
Module 4 (Responsible AI Coding) - Licensing Awareness3:07
Module 4 (Responsible AI Coding) - Ethical Usage2:36
Module 4 (Responsible AI Coding) - Building professional judgement2:21
Module 4 (Responsible AI Coding) - Wrap up1:03

Module 5 (Introduction to GitHub Spark) - Introduction2:44
Module 5 (Introduction to GitHub Spark) - GitHub spark vs traditional coding4:20
Module 5 (Introduction to GitHub Spark) - Accessing GitHub spark0:40
Module 5 (Introduction to GitHub Spark) - Understanding the spark interface2:50
Module 5 (Introduction to GitHub Spark) - Wrap up1:24
Module 5 (Creating Your First Spark App) - Introduction2:27
Module 5 (Creating Your First Spark App) - Part 1 - Natural language app2:16
Module 5 (Creating Your First Spark App) - Part 2 - Describing what you build2:22
Module 5 (Creating Your First Spark App) - Part 3 - Understanding generated code1:03
Module 5 (Creating Your First Spark App) - Wrap up and what's next1:35
Module 5 (Customizing and Iterating) - Introduction4:32
Module 5 (Customizing and Iterating) - Part 1 - Modifying apps2:03
Module 5 (Customizing and Iterating) - Part 2 - Adding features2:47
Module 5 (Customizing and Iterating) - Part 3 - Understanding the preview2:42
Module 5 (Customizing and Iterating) - Wrap up and what's next1:41
Module 5 (Spark Apps in Practice) - Introduction and what to expect5:34
Module 5 (Spark Apps in Practice) - Professional vs casual spark user1:36
Module 5 (Spark Apps in Practice) - Part 1 - Best practices for describing app2:18
Module 5 (Spark Apps in Practice) - Part 2 - Managing app versions and changes3:25
Module 5 (Spark Apps in Practice) - Part 3 - Sharing and deploying spark apps3:13
Module 5 (Spark Apps in Practice) - Part 4 - Limitations and when to move6:38
Module 5 (Spark Apps in Practice) - Wrap up2:02
Module 5 (Bridging Spark and Traditional Development) - Introduction2:50
Module 5 (Bridging Spark and Traditional Development) - Part 1 - From Spark1:13
Module 5 (Bridging Spark and Traditional Development) - Part 2 - Git Workflow0:40
Module 5 (Bridging Spark and Traditional Development) - Part 3 - Copilot Guide0:28
Module 5 (Bridging Spark and Traditional Development) - Part 4 - Using copilot1:52
Module 5 (Bridging Spark and Traditional Development) - Part 5 - Safe iteration0:35
Module 5 (Bridging Spark and Traditional Development) - End2:37

Requirements

No prior experience is required, anyone with a computer, internet access, and a willingness to learn can start coding with GitHub Copilot.

Description

Why This Course Exists

AI-assisted development isn't the future, it's now. Yet most developers either avoid AI tools entirely or use them ineffectively, missing the chance to code smarter and faster. This course bridges that gap.

Whether you're breaking into tech, still in school, or already employed as a developer, you'll gain a competitive edge by mastering GitHub Copilot the right way. We're not just teaching you to autocomplete code, we're teaching you to think, build, and collaborate with AI as your coding partner.

What Makes This Course Different

We start from ground zero. Never touched Git? Don't know what a repository is? Perfect. We'll build your foundation before adding AI tools on top.

Hands-on from day one. Every module includes real coding exercises. You'll clone repos, write functions, debug code, and ship projects, not just watch demos.

Three learning paths, one course. Whether you're career-shifting, studying, or already working, the curriculum adapts to your needs and experience level.

GitHub Spark included. Learn to prototype apps using natural language, then understand the code behind them. It's the best of both worlds.

Responsible AI development built-in. We teach you to review AI suggestions critically, understand security implications, and use these tools ethically from the start.

No fluff. Every lesson has a purpose. We respect your time by focusing on skills you'll actually use. Happy Learning!

Who this course is for:

This course is for beginners, professional developers, and tech enthusiasts who want to harness AI to write code faster, smarter, and more efficiently using GitHub Copilot.

GitHub Copilot: AI-First Development From Zero to Hero

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Getting Started with Github25 lectures • 48min

MODULE 2: GitHub Essentials19 lectures • 48min

MODULE 3: Introduction to GitHub Copilot21 lectures • 1hr

MODULE 4: Supercharging Git & GitHub with Copilot8 lectures • 20min

MODULE 5: Building Apps with GitHub Spark29 lectures • 1hr 10min

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