GitHub Copilot Hands-On Workshop

Welcome to the GitHub Copilot Workshop! This repository contains step-by-step exercises to help you master AI-powered coding.

Prerequisites

✅ Before you start, ensure you have:

• GitHub Copilot license activated
• VS Code installed with GitHub Copilot extension
• Node.js installed (version 16+)
• Git installed and configured

Quick Setup

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/umaranit/github-copilot-workshop.git
cd github-copilot-workshop

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Verify Copilot is working:
   • Open VS Code in this directory
   • Check that Copilot icon appears in status bar
   • Ensure you're signed in to GitHub

Workshop Structure

Exercise	Duration	Focus Area
Exercise 1: Setup & Basics	20 min	Getting familiar with Copilot
Exercise 2: Comment-to-Code	30 min	Writing descriptive comments
Exercise 3: Code Completion	30 min	Understanding Copilot patterns
Exercise 4: Copilot Chat	45 min	Using chat features
Exercise 5: Real-World Project	60 min	Building a complete application

Getting Started

Start with Exercise 1: Setup & Basics

Need Help?

• 🆘 Raise your hand during the workshop
• 📚 Check the cheat sheet
• 💡 Review best practices

Repository Structure

github-copilot-workshop/
├── README.md
├── exercises/
│   ├── 01-setup-and-basics/
│   ├── 02-comment-to-code/
│   ├── 03-code-completion/
│   ├── 04-copilot-chat/
│   ├── 05-real-world-project/
│   └── 06-advanced-techniques/
├── datasets/
├── resources/
└── package.json