Accelerate App Development by Using GitHub Copilot (AZ-2007)

Duration: 1 day
Language: English
Level: Intermediate

Learn how to accelerate app development by using GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat in a Visual Studio Code environment.

GitHub Copilot for App Dev (AZ-2007)

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GitHub Copilot for App Dev (AZ-2007) Course Information

In this course you will:

Boost development speed with AI assistance: Accelerate code writing, testing, and documentation tasks using GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat.
Enhance code quality and maintainability: Use AI-driven suggestions to improve readability, performance, reliability, and security.
Gain hands-on, real-world experience: Complete interactive exercises and a guided project that reflect real development scenarios.
Master GitHub Copilot extensions in Visual Studio Code: Learn to install, configure, and effectively use GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat within VS Code.
Stay competitive with AI-driven development skills: Build modern coding skills that give you an edge in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape.

Prerequisites:

One or more years of code development experience is recommended.
Some experience developing C# applications in Visual Studio Code with the C# Dev Kit extension is recommended.

Exam Information

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GitHub Copilot for App Dev (AZ-2007) Course Outline

Learning Objectives

Get Started with GitHub Copilot

Introduction to GitHub Copilot and related AI tools from GitHub, OpenAI, and Microsoft
Overview of GitHub Copilot tools, benefits, and limitations
Install GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code
Explore autocomplete features of the GitHub Copilot extension
Explore AI assistance features of the GitHub Copilot Chat extension
Configure GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code

Generate Documentation Using GitHub Copilot Tools

Introduction to documentation capabilities with GitHub Copilot Chat
Use the “document” and “explain” features
Generate code explanations
Generate project documentation
Generate inline code documentation
Complete a documentation challenge
Review the challenge solution

Develop Code Features Using GitHub Copilot Tools

Overview of code development features
Best practices when using GitHub Copilot
Create code using line completions
Create code using Inline Chat
Complete a "create new code" challenge
Review the solution
Complete a "code logic" challenge
Review the solution
Convert code between programming languages

Develop Unit Tests Using GitHub Copilot Tools

Overview of unit testing tools and environment
Create unit tests using GitHub Copilot Chat
Create unit tests for specific conditions
Complete a "create unit tests" challenge
Review the challenge solution

Implement Code Improvements Using GitHub Copilot Tools

Understand Copilot’s support for improving code
Improve code quality
Improve reliability and performance
Improve security
Complete an “app improvement” challenge
Review the challenge solution

Guided Project – Accelerate App Development Using GitHub Copilot Tools

Introduction to the guided project
Prepare the development environment
Analyze and document code
Develop new app features
Develop unit tests
Refactor and improve code

Commercial Pricing

£690

1-Day Instructor-Led Training
Microsoft Official Content
Hands On Labs
After-Course Instructor-Coaching Included

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GitHub Copilot for App Dev (AZ-2007) FAQs

Developers, Engineers

No prior experience is required. This course is designed to introduce you to GitHub Copilot from the ground up, including setup, core features, and practical use cases. You’ll gain hands-on experience whether you're a first-time user or just looking to improve your skills.

However, one or more years of code develop experience is recommended. As well as some experience developing C# applications in Visual Studio Code with the C# Dev Kit extension is recommended.

Yes. While the course is developer-focused, QA engineers, DevOps professionals, and technical leads will also benefit—especially in areas like documentation generation, unit testing, and code improvement.

You’ll learn how to generate code, write documentation, build unit tests, and refactor existing code using GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat. The guided project at the end gives you experience applying these skills in a real-world scenario.

Accelerate App Development by Using GitHub Copilot (AZ-2007)

GitHub Copilot for App Dev (AZ-2007)

GitHub Copilot for App Dev (AZ-2007) Course Information

GitHub Copilot for App Dev (AZ-2007) Course Outline

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