This repository provides a guide for developers and DevOps engineers to learn how to use GitHub Copilot within VS Code and Codespaces for code autocompletion and suggestion. It aims to teach users how to integrate Copilot into their workflow and leverage AI for faster development.

How It Works

GitHub Copilot analyzes the context of the current file and related files to provide suggestions powered by OpenAI Codex. This approach offers autocomplete-style suggestions directly within the text editor, enhancing developer productivity.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install/Run: Follow instructions within the created repository after starting the course.
• Prerequisites: GitHub account with available Codespaces minutes, GitHub Copilot (free tier sufficient).
• Timing: Under an hour.
• Links: Getting Started with GitHub Copilot, discussion board.

Highlighted Details

• Focuses on integrating Copilot into Codespaces and VS Code.
• Teaches accepting code suggestions from both code and comments.
• Users will build Javascript files with AI-generated code.

Maintenance & Community

• The course is deprecated.
• Community support available via a discussion board.
• GitHub status page for service health.

Licensing & Compatibility

• Licensed under the MIT License.
• Compatible with standard GitHub workflows.

Limitations & Caveats

This course has been deprecated and replaced by a newer exercise. Users should refer to the updated content for the latest information on GitHub Copilot.