Github Copilot For Beginners: Ai Coding Crash Course

Learn Github Copilot step by step for Development & Vibe Coding. Use AI to generate code, refactor, write tests and more

What you'll learn

Set up GitHub Copilot in VS Code and understand its plans, privacy settings, and usage limits

Explore Copilot’s key features: Code Completions, Inline Chat, Smart Actions, and Chat Context

Learn how to use Copilot Chat modes — Ask, Edit, and Agent — for different coding tasks

And much more to enhance your AI skills

Requirements

No experience with GitHub Copilot or AI tools is required

A basic understanding of JavaScript and React is helpful, but not required

Visual Studio Code and GitHub account are helpful (I’ll guide you through the setup)

Description

Learn GitHub Copilot from scratch on practice.You’ll explore how Copilot works, understand its interface, and use its key features step by step. We’ll also walk through Copilot’s pricing plans, privacy settings, and how to make the most of AI coding tools in your daily workflow.Who is this course for?Beginner developers who want to learn GitHub Copilot and AI toolsReact or JavaScript learners looking to code faster with AI and try Vibe CodingStudents and professionals exploring real-world AI coding workflowsAnyone curious how GitHub Copilot works in real projects and brings Vibe Coding to lifeWhat's in this course?Learn how to use GitHub Copilot effectively on PracticeUnderstand GitHub Copilot Payment Plans, Usage Limits and explore Data PrivacyLearn common Developer Use Cases for Copilot with practical Prompt ExamplesSet up GitHub Copilot in VS Code and connect it to your GitHub accountExplore key Copilot Features: Code Completions, Chat Interface, Smart Actions, Chat Modes (Ask, Edit, Agent), and Chat ContextUse Copilot for tasks like UI Improvements, generating Unit Tests, and Code Refactoring etc.This Course includes:Theory and Practice: About 2 hours of lectures with many practical examples (3-10 min lessons duration).Udemy Certificate: which you will receive after completing the course.Support: If you have any questions, we will always be willing to answer them.Meet your instructor!Dmytro Vasyliev - Senior Front-end Engineer with more than 10 years of professional experience in developing complex Web Applications. I have extensive experience with React and other frameworks, having used it in various projects to build dynamic and efficient user interfaces.Do you need to be concerned?This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.Join our course today to learn how to build your first application in React!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to the Course

Lecture 1 Welcome to the Course

Lecture 2 Course Requirements

Lecture 3 How to Study on Udemy

Section 2: Introduction to Github Copilot

Lecture 4 Overview of GitHub Copilot

Lecture 5 Popular Use Cases of GitHub Copilot for Developers

Lecture 6 Github Copilot Payment Plans & Limitations

Lecture 7 Understand Github Copilot Data Privacy

Section 3: Getting Started with GitHub Copilot

Lecture 8 Setting Up Github Copilot and VS Code

Lecture 9 Quick Start with GitHub Copilot in VS Code

Lecture 10 Learn more about Code Completions

Lecture 11 Use Inline Chat for Editor and Terminal

Lecture 12 Github Copilot Smart Actions

Lecture 13 Use of Github Copilot Chat Interface

Section 4: Understand Copilot Chat Modes and Context

Lecture 14 Using Copilot Chat – Ask Mode

Lecture 15 Editing Code with Copilot – Edit Mode

Lecture 16 Automate Tasks with Copilot – Agent Mode

Lecture 17 Using Chat Context for Better Responses

Beginner developers who want to learn GitHub Copilot and AI tools,React or JavaScript learners looking to code faster with AI,Students and professionals exploring real-world AI coding workflows,Anyone curious how GitHub Copilot works in real projects