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The Essential AI Workbench: Python + GitHub + Copilot X + Visual Studio Code Course

 

Overview

Our 1-day AI Workbench (Python / Copilot X / VS Code) course is designed for non-programmers who want to dive into AI development. You'll learn how to implement and debug AI code using generative AI systems like ChatGPT and Github Copilot X, and the widely-used AI support language Python.

We'll guide you through setting up your integrated developer's environment with Visual Studio Code and Copilot X, and show you how to identify what the programs are doing and how to fix them if there is a problem. Best of all, you don't need to be a programmer - you can simply cut and paste code or accept suggestions from the AI.

By taking this course, you'll be able to customize AI solutions and follow along with examples at OpenAI, Huggingface, or thousands of YouTube videos. Imagine the possibilities - from building your own chatbot to analyzing data for your business, AI is a game-changer. Enroll now and take the first step toward becoming an AI developer!

Prerequisites

Familiarity with basic computer concepts such as file management. No prior Python or programming experience is required.

COURSE OUTLINE

VISUAL STUDIO CODE INTRODUCTION

Getting Started with Visual Studio Code

  • Setup
  • Extensions
  • Customization

Basic Tips and Tricks

  • Status Bar
  • Extensions
  • Files and folders
  • IntelliSense
  • Git integration
  • Debugging

User Interface

  • Basic Layout
  • Explorer
  • Open Editors
  • Views
  • Command Palette
  • Tabs

PYTHON INTRODUCTION

Learn Python basics, including the following elements:

  • Boolean types
  • Strings
  • Mathematical operations
  • Lists and loops
  • Dictionaries
  • Functions

Use strings in Python

  • String basics in Python
  • String methods in Python

Use mathematical operations in Python

  • What are operators in Python?
  • Exercise - Use arithmetic operators
  • Work with numbers in Python

Introduction to lists in Python

  • Introducing lists
  • Exercise - Create and use Python lists
  • Work with numbers in lists
  • Manipulate list data

Use 'while' and 'for' loops in Python

  • About 'while' loops
  • Exercise - Create a 'while' loop
  • Use 'for' loops with lists

Manage data with Python dictionaries

  • Introducing Python dictionaries
  • Exercise - Create Python dictionaries
  • Dynamic programming with dictionaries
  • Exercise - Dynamic programming with dictionaries

Python functions

  • Basics of Python functions
  • Use function arguments
  • Use keyword arguments
  • Use variable arguments

GITHUB COPILOT X INTRODUCTION

Introduction to GitHub Copilot X

  • Signing up for GitHub Copilot for your personal account
  • Signing up for GitHub Copilot for your organization account
  • Installing the GitHub Copilot extension for Visual Studio Code
  • Getting your first suggestion

About GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code

  • Installing Visual Studio Code Extension
  • Seeing your First Suggestion
  • Seeing Alternative Suggestions
  • Seeing multiple suggestions in a new tab
  • Generating Code suggestions from Comments
  • Using a Framework
  • Enabling/Disabling GitHub Copilot

Configuring GitHub Copilot

  • Github Settings
  • In Your Environment
  • Organizational Settings

Workshop: Using GitHub Copilot with your Python Projects

 

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