AI For Developers With GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI & ChatGPT

Overview

Leverage AI to boost your productivity as a developer:

Use GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI and ChatGPT for efficient coding What you'll learn:

Use GitHub Copilot to write, test and improve code with AI suggestionsConfigure and fine-tune GitHub Copilot chat for your requirements as a developerGenerate and enhance code with Cursor AIUse Cursor AI smart suggestions, completions, Composer and chatPlan projects and create assets with ChatGPT or other external AI servicesUnderstand prompt engineering essentials to get the most accurate AI outputsBuild a complete demo project (REST API) leveraging GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI and ChatGPT This is THEcourse developers should take to leverage AIefficiently!AI is not a threat—it’s an incredibly powerful tool that can help you become an even more efficient and productive developer. While AI can generate code snippets and assist with routine tasks, it still needs your developer knowledge to create safe, reliable and complex applications.

This course is all about teaching you how to combine your developer skills with AI tools to boost your developer productivity.By learning how to use AI tools like GitHub Copilot and CursorAI efficiently, you can make routine coding tasks faster and easier, leaving you more time to focus on the most important and creative aspects of development. This course shows you exactly how to do that.You’ll discover how to integrate AI seamlessly into your workflow, ensuring that it complements your knowledge without replacing the essential role you play as a developer.

AI is here to enhance, not replace, your skills.Through practical demos with GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI and external services like ChatGPT, you’ll learn how to leverage AI to improve your coding speed, enhance productivity, and solve complex challenges more efficiently. Whether you’re just starting out or already have experience, this course will teach you how to use these tools to your advantage.What’s in this course?Introduction to GitHub Copilot:

Learn what GitHub Copilot is.

Explore its core features like code suggestions, chat and contextual code assistance.Advanced GitHub Copilot Usage:

Dive into more advanced features such as generating unit tests, configuring chat settings and understanding how to prompt the AI for more complex tasks.Mastering Cursor AI:

Discover how Cursor helps with code completion, chat, Cursor Composer and smart suggestions to make coding faster and more intuitive.External AI Tools:

Learn how to integrate external services like ChatGPT into your workflow to streamline tasks like project planning, researching and even asset generation.Real-World Practice Project:

I’ll walk you through creating a REST API from scratch using AI tools. From planning and structuring the app togenerating code, implementing features and fixing errors, you’ll see how AI tools can assist every step of the way.Prompt Engineering Essentials:

Learn how to fine-tune your prompts to get the best outputs from AI, helping you avoid common pitfalls and optimize efficiency.Debugging and Troubleshooting with AI:

See how AI tools can assist with error detection, fixing bugs and improving your code’s overall quality.This course is short, practical, and straight to the point, designed to equip you with everything you need to start boosting your productivity right away.I think the future of development is about collaboration between AI and developers—and this course teaches you the tools you need to do so.Check out the full curriculum, watch the free preview videos and enrol now to take your coding efficiency to the next level with AI!

Syllabus

• Introduction to AI in Development
Overview of AI Tools for Developers
Importance of AI in Modern Software Development
• Getting Started with GitHub Copilot
Installation and Setup
Key Features and Capabilities
Writing Code with Copilot Assistance
Best Practices for Using Copilot
• Advanced Techniques with GitHub Copilot
Refactoring Code
Automating Repetitive Tasks
Integrating Copilot with Your Workflow
• Introduction to Cursor AI
Overview and Key Features
Setting Up Cursor AI
Using Cursor AI for Code Navigation and Understanding
• Advanced Usage of Cursor AI
Leveraging Cursor AI for Debugging
Collaboration Features
Integrating with Development Environments
• Introduction to ChatGPT for Developers
Basics of ChatGPT
Setting Up and Accessing ChatGPT
ChatGPT in Coding: Use Cases and Examples
• Advanced Applications of ChatGPT
Using ChatGPT for Problem-Solving and Debugging
Generating Documentation with ChatGPT
ChatGPT for Knowledge Retrieval and Learning
• Integrating AI Tools into Development Workflows
Combining GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, and ChatGPT
Strategies for Seamless Workflow Integration
Case Studies and Real-World Applications
• Ethical and Responsible Use of AI in Development
Understanding AI Limitations
Ensuring Code Quality and Integrity
Privacy and Security Considerations
• Future Trends in AI for Developers
Emerging AI Tools and Technologies
The Evolving Role of AI in Software Engineering
• Course Wrap-Up
Summary of Key Learnings
Resources for Further Learning
Q&A and Discussion Session

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Taught by

Academind by Maximilian Schwarzmüller and Maximilian Schwarzmüller

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Subjects

Programming