GitHub Copilot Essentials: Learn AI-Powered Coding, Prompting, Debugging, and Development Workflows from the Ground Up (The GitHub Copilot Professional Series) - Softcover

Prescott, Lin

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798187480647

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Learn AI-Powered Coding, Prompting, Debugging, and Development Workflows from the Ground Up
GitHub Copilot Essentials is a practical, hands-on guide for developers who want to harness the power of AI to write better code, faster. This book takes you from the fundamentals of generative AI to real-world application of GitHub Copilot in everyday software development.
You will learn how to set up and use GitHub Copilot effectively, craft high-quality prompts for better code suggestions, and integrate AI assistance into your coding workflow. The book covers essential topics such as code generation, debugging, test writing, and working across multiple programming languages.
Beyond basic usage, this guide helps you understand how to write cleaner, more maintainable code with AI support, improve your problem-solving workflow, and reduce repetitive development tasks. You will also explore responsible AI usage, security considerations, and best practices for integrating Copilot into personal and team projects.
By the end of this book, you will be confident using GitHub Copilot as a daily development partner capable of accelerating your learning, improving your productivity, and enhancing the quality of your software projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798187480647
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132