Building high-quality software requires a multifaceted approach that extends beyond simply writing code. GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered coding assistant, empowers developers with a range of capabilities that can significantly enhance their daily workflow.

This workshop will explore the multifaceted role of GitHub Copilot in the modern development process. You'll learn how to leverage its capabilities not only for generating code suggestions but also for understanding and explaining code, deciphering complex algorithms, learning new programming concepts, debugging and troubleshooting code issues more efficiently, and seamlessly integrating Copilot into your existing development environment by optimizing your workflow with keybindings, autocompletion features, and other productivity-enhancing techniques.

The workshop will also emphasize the importance of maintaining software quality and code quality while utilizing AI assistance. You'll learn best practices for reviewing and validating AI-generated code, ensuring that it adheres to coding standards, and maintaining overall code maintainability.

The workshop will include a hands-on coding session where you'll experience firsthand how to integrate GitHub Copilot into your development process and unlock its full potential. By the end of this workshop, you'll be equipped to effectively utilize GitHub Copilot to:
- Accelerate your coding speed and efficiency
- Refactor your code easily
- Enhance code readability and maintainability
- Debug and troubleshoot code more effectively
- Streamline your development workflow
- Maintain high software and code quality while leveraging AI assistance.

PREFERRED SESSION DURATION: full-day, half-day, 2 hours

TARGET AUDIENCE:
- SW Engineers
- QA Engineers
- Students: To improve their coding skills and gain valuable experience with AI-powered development tools
- Anyone involved in software development: To learn how to effectively leverage AI to enhance their coding workflow

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- IDE with GitHub Copilot Support
- Active GitHub Copilot Subscription
- Stable Internet Connection