This workshop introduces GitHub Copilot, an AI assistant that integrates directly into Visual Studio Code and GitHub. GitHub Copilot can enhance your coding workflow by generating, completing, and debugging code in real time. Topics covered include:

• Distinguish between Copilot Free and Pro, and access educational benefits
• Installation and setup of GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code
• Responsible AI use and guidelines
• Use-cases to generate code, fix errors, and write better documentation using GitHub Copilot

This workshop will focus primarily on setting up GitHub Copilot and basic use-cases. For attendees already familiar with GitHub Copilot or attendees interested in more general prompting techniques, see the GitHub Copilot Tips, tricks, and best practices: https://github.blog/developer-skills/github/how-to-use-github-copilot-in-your-ide-tips-tricks-and-best-practices/

This is a Research Data and Computing Services student led workshop. Contact: Vincent Scalfani, UA Libraries, vfscalfani@ua.edu

Before using AI tools, be sure to review UA OIT’s guidelines for use of AI and the UA Minimum Security Standard: https://oit.ua.edu/software/artificial-intelligence/ai-approved-list/