Mastering GitHub Copilot for AI Peer Programming

Mastering GitHub Copilot

Unlock the next generation of collaborative coding with our newly updated, in-depth course: Mastering GitHub Copilot. This multi-module, 10-hour program now features GitHub 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 GitHub 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.

🌱 Getting Started

To get started, make sure to follow the instructions on how to fork the lessons into your own GitHub account. This will allow you to modify the code and complete the challenges at your own pace.

To use GitHub Copilot, you must have an active GitHub Copilot subscription.

Sign up for free here: GitHub Copilot.

To make it easier to revisit this repository in the future, you can also star (🌟) this repo this repo.

Below are links to each lesson—feel free to explore and dive into any topic that interests you the most!

🧠 Want to learn more?

After completing this course, check out our GitHub Copilot Learn Collection to continue leveling up your AI Peer Programming knowledge!

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🙏 Want to help?

Here are ways you can contribute to this course:

Find spelling errors or code errors, Raise an issue or Create a pull request
Send us your ideas, maybe your ideas for new lessons or exercises, and let us know how we can improve.

📂 Each lesson includes:

a written lesson located in the README
a challenge or assignment to apply your learning
links to extra resources to continue your learning

🗃️ Lessons

Beginner

Lesson Link	Concepts Taught	Learning Goal
Getting Started with GitHub Copilot	GitHub 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.

Intermediate

Lesson Link	Concepts Taught	Learning Goal
Using GitHub Copilot with JavaScript	Use GitHub Copilot, via agentic mode, to work with JavaScript.	Enable the GitHub Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code. Craft prompts that can generate useful suggestions from GitHub Copilot. Use GitHub Copilot to improve a JavaScript project.
Using GitHub Copilot with Python	Use GitHub Copilot, via agentic mode, to work with Python.	Enable the GitHub Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code. Craft prompts that can generate useful suggestions from GitHub Copilot. Use GitHub Copilot to improve a Python project.
Using GitHub Copilot with C#	Use GitHub Copilot, via agentic mode, to work with C#.	Enable the GitHub Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code. Craft prompts that can generate useful suggestions from GitHub Copilot. Use GitHub Copilot to improve a C# Minimal API project.
Using GitHub Copilot CLI	Use Copilot in the CLI and enhance your development workflow.	Craft prompts from your native code editing experience. Learn about the end to end features delivered from the CLI.
Using GitHub Copilot Coding Agent	Use GitHub Copilot Coding Agent to work alongside agents	Integrate the coding agent into your workflow. Delegate tasks to Copilot from plan mode to delivery. Understand the full SDLC capability of the coding agent.
Integrate MCP with GitHub Copilot	Use Model Context Protocol (MCP) to expand GitHub Copilot's capabilities and enhance your development workflow.	Integrate a GitHub MCP server with GitHub Copilot. Delegate tasks to Copilot from issue research to pull request implementation. Build a mixed development workflow using GitHub Copilot for project management.
Creating a Mini Game with GitHub Copilot	Use GitHub Copilot to assist you in building a Python-based mini game.	Craft prompts that can generate useful suggestions from GitHub Copilot to incorporate gaming logic and improve your Python-based game.

Advanced

Lesson Link	Concepts Taught	Learning Goal
Using Advanced GitHub Copilot Features	Use advanced GitHub Copilot features like inline chat, slash commands, and agents.	Interact with GitHub 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 GitHub Copilot for Azure—your ultimate guide to streamlined cloud success.	Effortless application deployment leveraging Azure’s powerful scalability.
Challenging GitHub Copilot with complex SQL	Apply advanced GitHub 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
Upgrading Legacy project	Leverage GitHub 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
Migrating to a new language	Rewrite an existing application using a different language with the guidance of GitHub Copilot	Use advanced workflows with GitHub Copilot applicable when translating projects to different programming languages
GitHub Copilot for Data Science	Work with Jupyter notebooks and a dataset for data exploration and analysis	Use advanced workflows with GitHub Copilot for Data Science projects