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Join the Github Copilot Bootcamp

Enhance your AI programming skills and take your abilities to the next level! Starting this week, from February 4th to 13th, Microsoft hosts a series of four live classes designed to teach you tips and best practices for using GitHub Copilot.

So if you really want to get the most out of your Github Copilot, don’t hesitate to register.

 


Here is the agenda for the English sessions:

  • February 4, 2025: Prompt Engineering with GitHub Copilot

  • February 6, 2025: Building an AI Web Application with Python and Flask

  • February 11, 2025: Productivity with GitHub Copilot: Docs and Unit Tests

  • February 13, 2025: Collaboration and Deploy with GitHub Copilot

Hope to see you all there!

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