GitHub Copilot Resources

Get to Know GitHub Copilot in VS Code

4 min / Beginners

• Installing the GitHub Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code

• How to authenticate and activate Copilot using a GitHub account

• Basic completions: autocomplete suggestions as you type

• Using inline chat for code help and explanations

• Navigating common shortcuts and command palette features

Writing Better Prompts with GitHub Copilot

6 min / Intermediate

• What makes a "good" prompt vs. a bad one

• Adding context like file names, function descriptions, or code examples

• Iterating on prompts using Copilot Chat

• Tips for working with code generation, documentation, and unit tests

• How Copilot interprets vague vs. specific prompts

Copilot Best Practices: What Not To Do

8 min / Intermediate

• Common mistakes developers make with Copilot:

  • Relying on short, vague prompts

  • Expecting “magic” from minimal input

  • Misinterpreting suggestions as perfect code

• Best practices for:

  • Prompt clarity and structure

  • Iterative refinement using Copilot Chat

  • Reviewing AI-generated code for correctness and context

• Real examples of poor vs. improved prompt phrasing