Overview
Unlock the full potential of AI-powered coding with GitHub Copilot & ChatGPT. This course empowers developers to streamline their workflows, generate clean, efficient code, and harness AI tools to solve real-world coding challenges.
You’ll learn to write smarter prompts, understand how AI coding assistants function, and integrate these tools seamlessly into your projects. Starting with the basics, you’ll set up GitHub, OpenAI accounts, and VSCode, ensuring your development environment is AI-ready.
Dive deep into ChatGPT, learning to leverage it for tasks like code generation, function creation, debugging, and explaining complex code. The course also explores free alternatives like Google Gemini, offering a well-rounded AI assistant comparison.
Next, discover GitHub Copilot, from setup to mastering its features. You'll practice advanced prompting techniques through written inputs and comments, explore agents like @workspace, and gain tips to enhance collaboration in Git-based projects.
Hands-on projects like building a Tic-Tac-Toe game and dockerizing applications solidify your learning. Perfect for developers of all levels, this course requires basic programming knowledge.
Whether you're a beginner aiming to improve your productivity or an experienced developer looking to optimize workflows, this course will equip you with practical skills to code smarter using AI.
Syllabus
- Introduction
In this module, we will introduce you to the course and provide an overview of the topics and skills you will acquire. You’ll gain insights into the course structure, its purpose, and how it will help you achieve your learning goals.
- Setting up the environment
In this module, we will guide you through setting up the necessary tools and accounts to ensure a smooth workflow. You will learn how to create GitHub and OpenAI accounts, as well as install VSCode, a powerful code editor, to kickstart your development process efficiently.
- ChatGPT - Intro
In this module, we will explore the fundamentals of ChatGPT, including its origins and capabilities in coding. You will also learn the importance of writing effective prompts and discover key strategies to interact with ChatGPT efficiently for optimal results.
- ChatGPT - Use Cases
In this module, we will delve into the diverse applications of ChatGPT across multiple coding and research scenarios. You’ll learn how to leverage ChatGPT to generate code, create components, understand code structures, and explain technical concepts with clarity, including working with Regular Expressions and different programming languages.
- Free ChatGPT Alternatives: Google Gemini (Bard)
In this module, we will explore free alternatives to ChatGPT, with a focus on Google Gemini (formerly Bard). You’ll gain insights into how these tools compare, their unique features, and how AI assistants can be utilized directly within an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to enhance productivity and coding efficiency.
- GitHub Copilot - Intro and Set-Up
In this module, we will introduce you to GitHub Copilot, a powerful AI coding tool designed to assist developers. You’ll learn what Copilot is, how to set it up and install its chat features, and understand its functionality to generate intelligent code suggestions, helping you code faster and more efficiently.
- GitHub Copilot - Prompting by writing
In this module, we will focus on mastering the art of prompting GitHub Copilot through written instructions. You’ll learn the rules for creating effective prompts, explore practical strategies like using meaningful names, and understand how Copilot leverages open file context to deliver precise coding assistance.
- Copilot Chat and Prompting with comments
In this module, we will explore how to interact with GitHub Copilot using comments as prompts to streamline code generation. You will also learn to leverage Copilot to Dockerize a Node.js Express application, enhancing your workflow and automating development tasks.
- GitHub Copilot - Agents and useful tips and tricks
In this module, we will explore advanced features of GitHub Copilot agents to maximize efficiency during development. You’ll learn to use agents like @vscode, @terminal, and @workspace for context-aware assistance, navigate unfamiliar codebases, and adopt practical Git tips to enhance your development experience.
- Practice: Writing the Game
In this module, you will put your skills to the test by creating a Tic-Tac-Toe game using GitHub Copilot. This practical exercise will help you apply the concepts, prompting strategies, and tools you've learned throughout the course to build a complete and interactive project.
- Extra: Premium ChatGPT Workshop
In this module, we will dive into the premium version of ChatGPT, focusing on its advanced features for analyzing and debugging code repositories. You’ll gain insights into how these premium tools can enhance your development process while understanding their practical applications and limitations.
Taught by
Packt - Course Instructors
Subjects
Programming
