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Get Started with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code (2025)

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Overview

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Learn to harness the power of AI-assisted coding in this 21-minute video tutorial that demonstrates how to integrate and maximize GitHub Copilot within Visual Studio Code. Discover the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot, including how to access it for free and understand its core features. Explore practical applications such as using participants and @workspace commands, implementing slash commands, and leveraging Copilot for learning purposes, interview preparation, and RegEx development. Master Copilot Edits functionality for enhanced code manipulation, understand different Copilot subscription tiers, and gain access to valuable additional resources. Presented by Reynald Adolphe, the tutorial provides a comprehensive walkthrough from basic setup to advanced features, ensuring developers can effectively utilize this AI pair programming tool to write better code more efficiently.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro
00:13 What is GitHub Copilot
00:39 Accessing Copilot Free
01:22 What's included
05:04 Participants and @workspace
07:41 / Slash commands
10:00 Learning from Copilot
11:40 Interview questions from Copilot
12:53 RegEx
13:53 Testing
14:31 Copilot Edits
18:39 Explore GitHub Copilot Tiers
20:00 Additional Resources
21:24 Wrap

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