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Advanced GitHub Copilot Techniques

Learn advanced GitHub Copilot techniques to transform your development workflow from basic assistance to sophisticated project management. This Copilot course covers advanced customization,...

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Duration 2 days
Course Code AIC-2103
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Overview

Course Description

Learn advanced GitHub Copilot techniques to transform your development workflow from basic assistance to sophisticated project management. This Copilot course covers advanced customization, role-based AI interactions, and integration with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to create intelligent, automated development environments. Participants learn to implement custom chat modes, leverage AI agents for complex task management, and build scalable development workflows.

Skills Gained

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Evaluate the GitHub Copilot ecosystem to mitigate security risks and implement responsible AI coding practices.
  • Configure context engineering strategies and custom instructions to improve the accuracy of model suggestions.
  • Implement Model Context Protocol architecture to connect GitHub Copilot with local filesystems and external tools.
  • Deploy custom agents and task delegation methods to streamline complex software development lifecycles.
  • Orchestrate agentic workflows using GitHub Copilot Coding Agent to automate project-level programming tasks.
  • Utilize the GitHub Copilot CLI to execute interactive prompts and manage system permissions through terminal-based workflows.
  • Compare the functional strengths of CLI, Agent Mode, and MCP integrations to select the optimal tool for specific technical challenges.

Who Can Benefit

  • Software Developers
  • Data Scientists & Analysts
  • Anyone with advanced GitHub Copilot experience

Prerequisites

  • Experience with GitHub Copilot (GAI-1102 or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with VS Code and development workflows

Software

All attendees must have a modern web browser and an Internet connection.

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Course Details

Course Details

GitHub Copilot Overview

  • Evolution of AI Coding Assistants
  • What is GitHub Copilot?
  • Copilot Features and Benefits
  • Limitations, Risks, and Responsible Use
  • AI Coding Assistant Ecosystem
  • Security & Compliance Risks

GitHub Copilot Configuration and Context Engineering

  • Copilot Configuration Levels
  • Configuration Hierarchy
  • Custom Instructions
  • Custom Agents
  • Context as Code and File Structure
  • Effective Context Strategies

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Fundamentals

  • MCP Core Architecture Components
  • Example: VSCode with Github and Local Filesystem
  • Configure IDE for MCP Servers
  • Benefits and Key Features of MCP
  • Using MCP Tools in Copilot Chat
  • Useful Resources about MCP

Augment GitHub Copilot with Task Delegation

  • Task Delegation Fundamentals
  • Security and Governance
  • Delegation Methods
  • Complex Task Management
  • Enhancing Task Delegation with MCP
  • SDLC-Aligned Practical Examples

From Tasks to Projects: Agentic AI with GitHub Copilot

  • What is GitHub Copilot Coding Agent?
  • Coding Agent vs. Agent Mode
  • Assigning Tasks to Copilot Coding Agent
  • Extending Agents with MCP
  • Monitoring Agent Sessions
  • Common Agent Failure Scenarios

GitHub Copilot CLI

  • Modes of Use
  • Prerequisites and Installation
  • Interactive Prompts and Workflows
  • Permissions System
  • Agent Skills
  • Custom Agents
  • Essential Slash Commands
  • When to Use CLI vs Agent Mode vs Coding Agent

Schedule

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