Advanced .NET Development with GitHub Copilot

This hands-on course is designed for experienced .NET developers who want to master GitHub Copilot to boost productivity, write cleaner code, and automate workflows. Learn how to harness Copilot’s AI capabilities in Visual Studio or VS Code to speed up development, enhance testing, and streamline DevOps pipelines.

Modules

Module 1: Getting Started with GitHub Copilot

Understand Copilot’s role in the .NET development environment. Explore its capabilities, setup process, and how to prompt it effectively using comments and inline suggestions.

Module 2: Accelerated Coding with Copilot

Use Copilot to write controllers, models, Razor pages, and reusable components. Discover how to guide Copilot to match your organization’s coding standards and style.

Module 3: Building with Entity Framework and LINQ

Prompt Copilot to scaffold database layers using Entity Framework Core. Generate migrations, queries, and data-access logic with speed and accuracy.

Module 4: Unit Testing and TDD with Copilot

Streamline test creation by using Copilot to build unit tests, mock dependencies, and generate test scenarios. Support test-driven workflows with AI-generated test cases.

Module 5: Refactoring and Optimization

Use Copilot to simplify and optimize complex codebases. Refactor functions, identify anti-patterns, and prompt Copilot to suggest performance improvements.

Module 6: Automating DevOps with GitHub Actions

Leverage Copilot to create GitHub Actions workflows for .NET builds, tests, and deployments. Automate repetitive DevOps tasks and enforce consistent pipelines.

Module 7: Security, Reviews, and Best Practices

Prompt Copilot to identify potential vulnerabilities, suggest secure coding practices, and assist with code reviews. Ensure your applications are secure, reliable, and production-ready.

Module 8: AI-Assisted Project Showcase

Cap off the course by building a feature or refactoring a module using Copilot. Demonstrate how AI-driven development accelerates delivery and improves quality.