Explore the possibilities of the world's most widely adopted AI developer tool with GitHub Copilot Fridays
November 1, 2024
Every two weeks, our GitHub experts will explore specific topic, use-case or persona based demonstrations so you can get the most valuable information for your needs. Check back regularly for the latest recordings!
If you'd like to attend Copilot Fridays live and make the most of the opportunity to chat with our GitHub experts, you can register and see the full list of upcoming topics here.
Prompt Fundamentals
Improve the quality of your prompts to maximize the efficiency and capabilities of GitHub Copilot. Learn best practices for crafting clear, concise, and context-rich prompts that can help Copilot generate more accurate, useful code suggestions that lead to enhanced productivity in software development.
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GitHub Copilot for MLOps/Data Scientists
In this session, we will explore GitHub Copilot as an AI pair programmer, focusing on its applications for machine learning engineers and data scientists. Through hands-on demonstrations, we will use Copilot to assist in data processing tasks, including data cleaning, feature extraction, and then walk through training a machine learning model and documenting the entire workflow. Participants will see how GitHub Copilot can accelerate development, reduce code complexity, and enhance productivity in machine learning workflows.
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GitHub Copilot for Infrastructure Engineers
Explore how GitHub Copilot can revolutionize the way infrastructure engineers design, deploy, and manage cloud environments and on-premises systems. This session will dive into practical applications, showcasing how Copilot assists with writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automating repetitive tasks, and enhancing collaboration through intelligent code suggestions. Attendees will gain insights into integrating Copilot into their workflows to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and accelerate project timelines.
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Using GitHub Enterprise Managed Users (EMU) to setup & manage your Copilot users
Achieve enhanced security through integration with identity providers such as Entra ID and Okta using the Enterprise Managed Users feature, and utilization of GitHub Copilot. Hear an overview of the Enterprise Managed Users feature, including how to start using it, and the setup procedure for GitHub Copilot.
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Accelerate developer onboarding using GitHub Copilot
Dive into the transformative power of using AI to streamline the onboarding process for developers. Discover how GitHub Copilot can revolutionize your first steps into a new repository, helping you swiftly summarise issues, analyse pull requests, and grasp the essentials of any new development project you are about to embark on. This session is packed with insights and practical tips that ensure developers hit the ground running, reducing ramp-up time and boosting productivity from day one.
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GitHub Copilot for SQL Database Developers
This session will give an overview of how GitHub Copilot can be used in the context of SQL database developers and ETL integrations that are being developed in the form of SQL scripts, stored procedures, or internal functions.
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GitHub Copilot and GitHub Actions, a perfect pairing
Discover how GitHub Copilot enhances GitHub Actions by simplifying workflow creation, troubleshooting, and optimization.
In this session, you'll see how GitHub Copilot can generate Actions workflows from natural language prompts, incorporate advanced triggers and conditions, and help identify and resolve failures more efficiently. You'll also learn how to optimize workflows for better reusability and maintainability while leveraging reusable workflows and custom actions within your organization. Watch as Copilot automates everything from simple issue creation to complex CI/CD pipelines and multi-environment deployments, transforming the way you manage DevOps automation.
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From hype to productivity: Copilot Metrics that matter
This session offers an opinion on how to demonstrate Copilot value and get continual buy-in from businesses. GitHub has Copilot Metrics APIs, but we need to measure and tell story on what matters to get executive support. The goal with this session is to introduce and demo the Copilot Metrics API, and to discuss other items that should be tracked or monitored that show Copilot success, and what don’t exist in the Metrics API.
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GitHub Spark - Lets have some fun with AI
This demo-rich, light-hearted session will showcase how GitHub Spark can allow you to quickly and easily create and share micro apps (Sparks). We'll explore its intuitive interface, watch it generate working apps, and maybe even witness it write a limerick or two (don't quote us on that last one!). No prior AI experience required – just bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure!
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GitHub Copilot for Project Managers and Business Analysts
GitHub Copilot is completely changing the way developers write code... but it's not just about developers! In this session, we will explore how product managers and business analysts can use GitHub Copilot to build requirements documents, functional specifications, acceptance criteria and user stories -- all while considering the context of their product and enterprise.
Come along and learn how GitHub Copilot is bridging the gap between business and technology, revolutionising the way teams bring products to market.
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Writing your first GitHub Copilot Extension
Discover how to extend GitHub Copilot with custom extensions in this hands-on session. Learn about Copilot Extensions, explore Public Extensions in the GitHub Marketplace, and see a live demo of installation and usage. Dive into Private Extensions, build one using the Copilot SDK, and add skillsets to enhance functionality. We’ll also cover essential developer skills and share resources to help you get started. Unlock new possibilities with Copilot Extensions!
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Beyond the Basics: Exploring GitHub Copilot's Agentic Capabilities, Model Landscape, and the MCP Server
Join this webinar to move beyond GitHub Copilot's familiar code completion features and explore its advanced potential. We will explore Copilot's emerging agentic capabilities and examine how it can function more autonomously to handle complex development tasks. Discover the diverse landscape of AI models powering these sophisticated features and gain insights into their specific strengths. Furthermore, we'll demystify the Model Context Protocol Server, explaining its crucial role in managing and delivering the rich contextual information that enables Copilot's more advanced, intelligent interactions. Understand the technology driving the next generation of AI-assisted development.
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What's new in GitHub Copilot today
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in GitHub Copilot! This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the newest features, updates, and enhancements.
We'll explore how these changes can further empower developers, streamline workflows, and boost productivity.
Join us to discover how to leverage the cutting edge of AI-assisted development and make the most of GitHub Copilot's evolving capabilities.
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GitHub Copilot for Secure Development & Application Security
Join us for a 30-minute deep dive into how GitHub Copilot is advancing secure software development and reinforcing quality assurance.
In this session, we’ll explore how to apply prompt engineering strategies to optimize Copilot’s ability to perform in-line threat modeling and detect security-relevant code patterns.
We’ll also introduce Copilot Autofix, an advanced extension of code scanning that generates context-aware, AI-driven remediation suggestions. By programmatically identifying vulnerabilities and offering precise fixes, Copilot Autofix accelerates remediation workflows and enhances developer confidence.
Finally, learn how to operationalize security campaigns—a scalable mechanism for aggregating and assigning alerts to development teams. This enables coordinated remediation efforts, enforces secure coding practices, and improves visibility across security initiatives.
Together, these capabilities not only strengthen your security posture but also embed security-driven quality assurance directly into your software development life-cycle.
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Getting started with Copilot Agents
Unlock the power of AI-driven automation in your development workflow! This session will provide a practical introduction to GitHub Copilot Agents.
We'll cover the fundamentals of setting up and utilizing Copilot Agents to streamline complex tasks, from code generation to debugging.
Join us to learn how to effectively leverage these intelligent agents, boost your productivity, and accelerate your development cycles.
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Building your first MCP
Eager to dive into the world of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and unlock the full potential of GitHub Copilot? This session is your starting point.
We'll guide you through the essential steps of building your first MCP, providing clear explanations and practical demonstrations.
Join us to gain a foundational understanding of how MCPs work and how they can enhance your AI-assisted development experience, paving the way for more intelligent and context-aware coding.
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GitHub Copilot for Educators
Empowering the next generation of developers! This session explores how GitHub Copilot can be a transformative tool for educators in computer science and software development.
We'll explore practical ways to use Copilot to enhance teaching, provide personalized learning experiences, and streamline curriculum development.
Join us to discover how to equip your students with cutting-edge AI assistance, foster a more engaging learning environment, and prepare them for success in the tech industry.
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GitHub Copilot for QA Engineers
In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Copilot can revolutionise the daily workflows of QA Engineers. We’ll demonstrate how Copilot can assist in generating test cases, automating repetitive testing tasks, and improving the overall efficiency of the testing process.
Join us to discover practical ways to integrate GitHub Copilot into your QA practices, streamline your testing efforts, and ensure higher quality software releases. This session is designed to provide valuable insights and actionable tips for QA Engineers looking to leverage AI in their work.
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Unlocking Deep Context with Copilot Spaces
In this session we'll explore a significant addition to our tool in github.com/copilot: GitHub Copilot Spaces. We'll dive deep into Copilot Spaces, a new primitive for grouping relevant context. Spaces are a workbench for deeply engaging with context that's relevant to you and your team. They can contain code, documents, attachments, URLs, and even other Spaces.
Throughout the session, we'll explore practical use cases that demonstrate the versatility of Copilot Spaces, including:
- Organising schemas, queries, and documentation
- Finding APIs, executing API calls, and customizing API implementations
- Combining with MCP Server, we will look into how Copilot Spaces intelligently pulls relevant historical context based on your search history
Join us to discover how this groundbreaking feature can centralize knowledge and streamline your development processes, supercharging your productivity.
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