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Course Outline
Introduction to GitHub Copilot for Government
- Overview of GitHub Copilot and its operational mechanics
- Supported development environments and IDE integration
- Use cases for developers and DevOps professionals in the public sector
Getting Started with Copilot for Government
- Activating Copilot within Visual Studio Code
- Requesting useful code suggestions from Copilot
- Evaluating and refining code generated by Copilot
Utilizing Copilot for DevOps Tasks in Government
- Generating YAML configurations for CI/CD workflows
- Crafting GitHub Actions with Copilot assistance
- Streamlining testing, linting, and deployment pipelines
Shell Scripting and Infrastructure Automation for Government
- Leveraging Copilot to author and enhance shell scripts
- Requesting Dockerfile, Terraform, or Kubernetes configuration snippets from Copilot
- Verifying the accuracy of generated automation scripts
Enhancing Productivity with AI Assistance for Government
- Minimizing boilerplate and repetitive tasks
- Accelerating development in agile sprints with Copilot
- Integrating Copilot with GitHub CLI and terminal workflows
Addressing Limitations, Ethics, and Best Practices for Government
- Understanding the scope and boundaries of Copilot
- Security considerations and intellectual property issues
- Recommended practices for reviewing AI-generated code
Project Exercises and Real-World Scenarios for Government
- Automating CI/CD workflows for a web application in a government setting
- Creating reusable GitHub Actions templates for public sector projects
- Facilitating team collaboration using Copilot across multiple repositories
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of software development concepts
- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
- Basic experience with YAML, shell scripting, or continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools
Audience
- Developers aiming to enhance DevOps productivity for government projects
- Individuals new to DevOps and automation practices
- Members of agile teams interested in integrating AI support into their workflows
14 Hours
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Lecturer's knowledge in advanced usage of copilot & Sufficient and efficient practical session