Within an hour, you’re taken from beginner level to GitHub Copilot Guru using the funny, but easy to understand “Gino’s Gelato” (ice cream) website build.
Learn about prompting, controlling context, guardrails, code review, agent mode, automated UI testing, MCP Servers and coding agent using GitHub Copilot.
Key takeaways
- What does a good prompt look like
- How providing the right context influences results
- Which guardrails can be put in place to ensure quality
- How to work asynchronously with GitHub Copilot
Program
A session where theory and demo’s alternate.- Build a basic web application using Agent Mode
- Setup guardrails
- Use the asynchronous Coding Agent to implement more features
Who it is for
For anybody that has a relationship to building software, whether you’re a developer, a QA engineer, a CI/CD specialist, an architect or somebody that is generally interested in code.
Why you should watch it
- Understand the intricacies of AI assisted software development
- Understand what the added value of training is
- Understand the value of AI assisted software development
Meet the Speaker
Randy Pagels |
Randy is a Microsoft MVP and Principal Trainer at Xebia USA, with over 17 years at Microsoft. He delivers hands-on training on GitHub topics from Copilot and Advanced Security to Prompt Engineering and beyond. Known for his engaging style and practical focus, Randy helps teams confidently adopt AI-driven development practices through real-world scenarios, interactive workshops, and scalable learning formats. |