Unlock the next generation of collaborative coding with our newly updated, in-depth course: Mastering Copilot. This multi-module, 10-hour program now features Copilot's revolutionary Agent Mode, transforming Copilot from a passive assistant into a proactive AI coding partner that works with you—and for you.
Whether you're just starting out or an experienced developer, this course equips you to fully harness Copilot’s AI capabilities, including real-time autonomous code execution, intelligent problem-solving, and workflow automation. You'll learn how to collaborate with AI using natural-language prompts that initiate multi-step solutions—from initial planning and architecture suggestions to code generation, testing, and iteration.
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Below are links to each lesson—feel free to explore and dive into any topic that interests you the most!
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- a written lesson located in the README
- a challenge or assignment to apply your learning
- links to extra resources to continue your learning
| Lesson Link | Concepts Taught | Learning Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started with Copilot | Copilot is an AI coding assistant that can help you write code faster and with less effort, allowing you to focus more energy on problem solving and collaboration. | In this exercise, you'll unlock the potential of this AI-powered coding assistant to accelerate your development process. |
| Lesson Link | Concepts Taught | Learning Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Using Copilot with JavaScript | Use Copilot, an AI pair programmer that offers autocomplete-style suggestions as you code, to work with JavaScript. | Enable the Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code. Craft prompts that can generate useful suggestions from Copilot. Use Copilot to improve a JavaScript project. |
| Using Copilot with Python | Use Copilot, an AI pair programmer that offers autocomplete-style suggestions as you code, to work with Python. | Enable the Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code. Craft prompts that can generate useful suggestions from Copilot. Use Copilot to improve a Python project. |
| Using Copilot with C# | Use Copilot, an AI pair programmer that offers autocomplete-style suggestions as you code, to work with C#. | Enable the Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code. Craft prompts that can generate useful suggestions from Copilot. Use Copilot to improve a C# Minimal API project. |
| Creating a Mini Game with Copilot | Use Copilot to assist you in building a Python-based mini game. | Craft prompts that can generate useful suggestions from Copilot to incorporate gaming logic and improve your Python-based game. |
| Lesson Link | Concepts Taught | Learning Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Using Advanced Copilot Features | Use advanced Copilot features like inline chat, slash commands, and agents. | Interact with Copilot with deeper context on your project and ask questions about it. |
| Getting Started with Copilot for Azure to Deploy to the Cloud | Learn cloud deployment with Copilot for Azure—your ultimate guide to streamlined cloud success. | Effortless application deployment leveraging Azure’s powerful scalability. |
| NEW Challenging Copilot with complex SQL | Apply advanced Copilot features to work with a challenging application working with a complex SQL query | Gain a clear understanding of how to work with extremely challenging SQL and yield better results when simple prompts don't work well |
| NEW Upgrading Legacy project | Leverage Copilot to upgrade a legacy Python project to the latest version of Python. | Apply techniques to overcome the challenges involved in working with legacy projects |
| NEW Migrating to a new language | Rewrite an existing application using a different language with the guidance of Copilot | Use advanced workflows with Copilot applicable when translating projects to different programming languages |
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