Course Outline

Introduction to GitHub Copilot for Government

  • Overview of GitHub Copilot and its operational mechanisms
  • Supported development environments and IDE integration options
  • Use cases for developers and DevOps professionals in the public sector

Getting Started with Copilot for Government

  • Enabling GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code for government use
  • Prompting Copilot for useful code suggestions to enhance productivity
  • Understanding and refining Copilot-generated code for compliance and security

Using Copilot for DevOps Tasks in Government

  • Generating YAML configurations for CI/CD workflows in government projects
  • Writing GitHub Actions with Copilot support to streamline processes
  • Automating testing, linting, and deployment pipelines for enhanced efficiency

Shell Scripting and Infrastructure Automation for Government

  • Utilizing Copilot to write and improve shell scripts for government applications
  • Prompting Copilot for Dockerfile, Terraform, or Kubernetes configuration snippets
  • Validating generated automation scripts to ensure security and reliability

Productivity Boost with AI Assistance in Government

  • Reducing boilerplate and repetitive tasks through AI-driven assistance
  • Enhancing agile sprint performance with Copilot for government teams
  • Integrating Copilot with GitHub CLI and terminal workflows for seamless operations

Limitations, Ethics, and Best Practices for Government Use

  • Understanding the scope and boundaries of GitHub Copilot in government contexts
  • Addressing security concerns and intellectual property considerations for government projects
  • Implementing best practices for reviewing AI-generated code to ensure compliance and integrity

Project Exercises and Real-World Scenarios for Government

  • CI/CD workflow automation for a web application in a government setting
  • Writing reusable GitHub Actions templates to support government operations
  • Facilitating team collaboration using Copilot across multiple repositories for government projects

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • An understanding of fundamental software development concepts for government.
  • Familiarity with Git or version control workflows.
  • Basic experience with YAML, shell scripting, or CI/CD tools.

Audience

  • Developers aiming to enhance DevOps productivity for government operations.
  • DevOps beginners and automation enthusiasts in the public sector.
  • Agile team members seeking AI support in their workflows for government projects.
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