AZ-2007: Get started with AI-assisted development
Overview
Get started with AI-assisted development helps developers harness the power of GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered code generation tool. This course provides hands-on training on using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code to streamline app development, generate code, improve documentation, and create unit tests. By the end, you'll be able to accelerate your coding process while maintaining quality and security, making GitHub Copilot a vital part of your development workflow.
Who should attend
This course is for Developers.
Prerequisites
Students should have code develeopment experience as well as experience with C# development in Visual Studio Code.
What you'll learn
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the features and advantages of GitHub Copilot.
- Install and configure GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code.
- Generate code and project documentation using GitHub Copilot tools.
- Develop code features and manage suggestions using GitHub Copilot.
- Create unit tests for various scenarios using GitHub Copilot.
- Implement AI-driven code improvements for quality, performance, and security.
- Complete a guided project utilizing GitHub Copilot for development and refactoring.
Course content
- Explain what GitHub Copilot is and the advantages it provides.
- Install the GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code.
- Explain the features of the GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code and how to use them.
- Configure the GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code.
- Lab: Examine GitHub Copilot settings and user interface features.
- Generate explanations of code blocks, code files, and entire code workspaces using the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code.
- Generate code project documentation using the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code.
- Generate inline code documentation using the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code.
- Lab: Analyze and document code using GitHub Copilot
- Generate autocompletion suggestions based on code and code comments using the GitHub Copilot extension for Visual Studio Code.
- Manage autocompletion suggestions by accepting, partially accepting, and dismissing suggestions.
- Create chat prompts/questions that communicate your intent by using a combination of chat participants, slash commands, chat variables, and natural language text.
- Create new code using the Chat View, Inline Chat, Quick Chat, and Smart Actions features provided by the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code.
- Manage code update suggestions by accepting, partially accepting, editing, and discarding the suggestions generated by GitHub Copilot Chat.
- Lab: Develop new code features using GitHub Copilot
- Create unit tests using the GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat extensions for Visual Studio Code.
- Create unit tests that target edge cases and specific conditions using the GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat extensions for Visual Studio Code.
- Use Visual Studio Code, the .NET SDK, and the C# Dev Kit extension to create a test project and verify that your unit tests build and run successfully.
- Lab: Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot
- Develop prompts/questions for GitHub Copilot Chat that help you to improve the code in your existing code projects.
- Implement code update suggestions from GitHub Copilot Chat that improve existing code in the areas of code quality, reliability, performance, and security.
Common questions
When does AZ-2007: Get started with AI-assisted development next run?
The next date is Thu, 24 Sept 2026, and there are 2 further dates scheduled. Delivered live online, ACE Training Wellington, ACE Training Auckland. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does AZ-2007: Get started with AI-assisted development cost?
From $895 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.
Do I need any prior experience?
Students should have code develeopment experience as well as experience with C# development in Visual Studio Code.
Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?
Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.
Can you run this course for my team?
Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code AZ2007 when you enquire.