Generative AI for Developers: Unit 1

About this course

This project-based course teaches you how to use GitHub Copilot, an AI coding assistant. You’ll learn what Copilot is, how to set it up in your IDE, and how to use its interface. The course includes hands-on projects, such as building a weather app, a chat application, and an ecommerce site, using different programming languages and frameworks. You’ll also learn how to adjust Copilot’s suggestions, improve your workflow, and follow guidelines for responsible AI use. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to use Copilot to write code more efficiently and apply AI tools in various development tasks.

What you will learn

• Master GitHub Copilot setup, interface navigation, and integration into your development environment.
• Accelerate coding with Copilot’s auto-completion and multi-language support, while customizing suggestions for your workflow.
• Build real-world applications—including weather, chat, and ecommerce projects—using Copilot to streamline development.
• Apply advanced Copilot features and best practices to write maintainable, secure, and efficient code with AI assistance.