Programming with GitHub Copilot: Write Better Code--Faster! by Kurt Dowswell Pap

Description: Programming with GitHub Copilot by Kurt Dowswell Accelerate your programming with the most popular AI coding tool on the market: GitHub Copilot In Programming with GitHub Copilot: Write Better Code — Faster, veteran software developer and GitHub community hero Kurt Dowswell delivers an insightful and hands-on exploration of GitHubs powerful, new AI coding assistant, Copilot. In the book, youll discover how to use the tools capabilities to push the boundaries of what you thought was possible in programming. Even if youve used autocomplete tools—like VS Codes TabNine extension—before, youll be floored by GitHub Copilots potential to transform the way you code. Youll learn how to install, configure, and use the software, from employing its most common and widely used features to deploying business and enterprise functionality. Youll even discover how to fix runtime and compilation bugs and write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Youll also find: Prompt strategies to get GitHub Copilot to help you brainstorm new code solutionsWhat the future looks like for AI-assisted coding, including discussions of issues like code licensing and ethicsDirections for chatting with Copilot, including common commands and prompts to help you guide the conversation to where you want it to go Perfect for practicing programmers, developers, and software engineers, Programming with GitHub Copilot is also an essential resource for coders and other IT practitioners-in-training who want to expand their knowledge and improve the scope and depth of their programming skillsets. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography KURT DOWSWELL is a software architect with over 13 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade software solutions for the Department of Defense. He is one of the first developers to work with GitHub Copilot and is a GitHub "community hero," evangelizing the AI coding tool to the global developer community. Table of Contents Introduction xvii Part I Getting Started with GitHub Copilot 1 Chapter 1 Get Started with GitHub Copilot 3 Learn Why GitHub Copilot Matters 4 Create a GitHub Account 4 Acquire a GitHub Copilot License 4 Install an IDE Extension 5 First Run: Test Copilot 10 Conclusion 15 Reference 15 Chapter 2 Decoding GitHub Copilot 17 Uncover the AI Behind GitHub Copilot 17 Understand Security, Privacy, and Data Handling 18 Understand Copyright Protections 20 Explore the GitHub Copilot Trust Center 21 Conclusion 22 References 22 Part II GitHub Copilot Features in Action 23 Chapter 3 Exploring Code Completions 25 Introducing Code Completions 25 Working with Copilot Code Completions 26 Discovering the Toolbar and Panel 34 Updating Copilot Settings 36 Leveraging Keyboard Shortcuts 38 Conclusion 40 Chapter 4 Chatting with GitHub Copilot 41 Discovering Copilot Chat 41 Defining Prompt Engineering with Copilot Chat 48 Commanding Your Conversation with Precision 52 Conclusion 65 Part III Practical Applications of GitHub Copilot 67 Chapter 5 Learning a New Programming Language 69 Introducing Language Education with Copilot 70 Setting Up Your Development Environment 70 Learning the Basics 72 Creating a Console Application 74 Explaining Code with Copilot 77 Adding New Code 78 Learning to Test 79 Conclusion 85 Reference 86 Chapter 6 Writing Tests with Copilot 87 Establishing the Example Project 87 Adding Unit Tests to Existing Code 89 Exploring Behavior-Driven Development with Copilot 94 Conclusion 99 Chapter 7 Diagnosing and Resolving Bugs 101 Establishing the Example Project 101 Fixing Syntax Errors 103 Resolving Runtime Exceptions 105 Resolving Terminal Errors 109 Conclusion 111 Chapter 8 Code Refactoring with Copilot 113 Introducing Code Refactoring with Copilot 113 Establishing the Example Project 114 Refactoring Duplicate Code 116 Refactoring Validators 122 Refactoring Bad Variable Names 127 Documenting and Commenting Code 129 Conclusion 132 Chapter 9 Enhancing Code Security 133 Detailing Code Security 133 Establishing the Example Project 134 Exploring Code Security 135 Finding and Fixing Security Issues 139 Conclusion 142 Chapter 10 Accelerating DevSecOps Practices 143 Detailing DevSecOps 143 Simplifying Containers 144 Automating Infrastructure as Code 148 Streamlining CI/CD Pipelines 152 Conclusion 158 Chapter 11 Enhancing Development Environments with Copilot 159 Amplifying Visual Studio with Copilot 159 Elevating Azure Data Studio with Copilot 166 Boosting JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA with Copilot 171 Enhancing Neovim with Copilot 176 Consulting Copilot in the GitHub cli 181 References 185 Conclusion 185 Chapter 12 Universal Conversion with GitHub Copilot 187 Translating Natural Language to Programming Languages 188 Converting JavaScript Components 190 Simplifying CSS Styles 191 Enhancing Nontyped Languages with Types 196 Transitioning Between Frameworks and Libraries 199 Converting Object-Oriented Languages 203 Migrating Databases 205 Transitioning CI/CD Platforms 206 Modernizing Legacy Systems 209 Conclusion 213 Reference 214 Part IV Key Insights and Advanced Use Cases for GitHub Copilot 215 Chapter 13 Considering Responsible AI with GitHub Copilot 217 Introducing Responsible AI 217 Examining How Copilot Implements Responsible AI 218 Programming with AI Responsibly 226 Conclusion 226 References 227 Chapter 14 Augmenting the Software Development Life Cycle with GitHub Copilot 229 Introducing the SDLC 229 Assessing the Adoption of AI in the SDLC 231 Detailing Levels of AI Integration in the SDLC 232 Showcasing GitHub Copilot in the SDLC 238 Addressing Concerns: AI Adoption and the Future of Work 250 Conclusion 251 References 251 Chapter 15 Exploring Copilot Business and Enterprise 253 Introducing Copilot Business and Enterprise 254 Chatting with Copilot in GitHub.com 257 Indexing Code Repositories to Improve Copilots Understanding 262 Getting Better Answers with the Knowledge Base 267 Leveraging Copilot Chat in Code Repository Files 273 Enhancing Pull Requests with Copilot 279 Managing GitHub Copilot 288 Looking Ahead 292 Conclusion 293 References 293 Conclusion 295 Appendix Resources for Further Learning 297 GitHub Copilot Overview and Subscription Plans 297 Community Engagement and Support 299 Legal and Ethical Considerations 299 Research and Insights 300 Glossary 303 Index 311 Details ISBN1394263376 Author Kurt Dowswell Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781394263370 Format Paperback Subtitle Write Better Code--Faster! Country of Publication United States Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Audience Professional & Vocational Series Tech Today ISBN-10 1394263376 Pages 336 UK Release Date 2024-07-29 Publication Date 2024-07-29 US Release Date 2024-07-29 AU Release Date 2024-08-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161275835;

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