Learning to Code with GitHub Copilot: A Resource for New Student Developers

Authors

Sarah Zelikovitz, CUNY College of Staten IslandFollow

Document Type

Activity or Lab

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

This resource provides a step-by-step guide for new student developers on using GitHub Copilot. It covers the process of signing up for GitHub's Educa􀀁on program, integra􀀁ng Copilot into two popular integrated development environments (IDEs), and using Copilot to generate, document, debug, and optimize code through prompt-based interactions. This guide empowers students to leverage AI-driven assistance in solving coding challenges. It also gives students an understanding of the limitations of AI, and how to use it safely and effectively.

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