{"product_id":"programming-with-github-copilot-isbn-9781394263370","title":"Programming with GitHub Copilot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerate your programming with the most popular AI coding tool on the market: GitHub Copilot\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eProgramming with GitHub Copilot: Write Better Code — Faster,\u003c\/i\u003e veteran software developer and GitHub community hero Kurt Dowswell delivers an insightful and hands-on exploration of GitHub's powerful, new AI coding assistant, Copilot. In the book, you'll discover how to use the tool's capabilities to push the boundaries of what you thought was possible in programming. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if you've used autocomplete tools—like VS Code's TabNine extension—before, you'll be floored by GitHub Copilot's potential to transform the way you code. You'll learn how to install, configure, and use the software, from employing it's most common and widely used features to deploying business and enterprise functionality. You'll even discover how to fix runtime and compilation bugs and write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrompt strategies to get GitHub Copilot to help you brainstorm new code solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat the future looks like for AI-assisted coding, including discussions of issues like code licensing and ethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirections for chatting with Copilot, including common commands and prompts to help you guide the conversation to where you want it to go\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for practicing programmers, developers, and software engineers, \u003ci\u003eProgramming with GitHub Copilot\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Getting Started with GitHub Copilot 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Get Started with GitHub Copilot 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn Why GitHub Copilot Matters 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a GitHub Account 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquire a GitHub Copilot License 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstall an IDE Extension 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Run: Test Copilot 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Decoding GitHub Copilot 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncover the AI Behind GitHub Copilot 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand Security, Privacy, and Data Handling 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand Copyright Protections 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore the GitHub Copilot Trust Center 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II GitHub Copilot Features in Action 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Exploring Code Completions 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Code Completions 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Copilot Code Completions 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the Toolbar and Panel 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating Copilot Settings 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging Keyboard Shortcuts 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Chatting with GitHub Copilot 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Copilot Chat 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Prompt Engineering with Copilot Chat 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommanding Your Conversation with Precision 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Practical Applications of GitHub Copilot 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Learning a New Programming Language 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Language Education with Copilot 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Development Environment 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning the Basics 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Console Application 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining Code with Copilot 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding New Code 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to Test 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Writing Tests with Copilot 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing the Example Project 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Unit Tests to Existing Code 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Behavior-Driven Development with Copilot 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Diagnosing and Resolving Bugs 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing the Example Project 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing Syntax Errors 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResolving Runtime Exceptions 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResolving Terminal Errors 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Code Refactoring with Copilot 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Code Refactoring with Copilot 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing the Example Project 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefactoring Duplicate Code 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefactoring Validators 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefactoring Bad Variable Names 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumenting and Commenting Code 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Enhancing Code Security 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing Code Security 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing the Example Project 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Code Security 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and Fixing Security Issues 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Accelerating DevSecOps Practices 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing DevSecOps 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying Containers 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomating Infrastructure as Code 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreamlining CI\/CD Pipelines 152             \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Enhancing Development Environments with Copilot 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmplifying Visual Studio with Copilot 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElevating Azure Data Studio with Copilot 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoosting JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA with Copilot 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing Neovim with Copilot 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsulting Copilot in the GitHub cli 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Universal Conversion with GitHub Copilot 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranslating Natural Language to Programming Languages 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting JavaScript Components 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying CSS Styles 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing Nontyped Languages with Types 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitioning Between Frameworks and Libraries 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting Object-Oriented Languages 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMigrating Databases 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitioning CI\/CD Platforms 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModernizing Legacy Systems 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Key Insights and Advanced Use Cases for GitHub Copilot 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Considering Responsible AI with GitHub Copilot 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Responsible AI 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining How Copilot Implements Responsible AI 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming with AI Responsibly 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Augmenting the Software Development Life Cycle with GitHub Copilot 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the SDLC 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Adoption of AI in the SDLC 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing Levels of AI Integration in the SDLC 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowcasing 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