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Making Testing Easy w GitHub Copilot.pdf
The document discusses GitHub Copilot, an AI programming assistant. It notes that Copilot can help reduce the pain of writing tests by providing predictive text and increasing a developer's velocity. Several use cases for Copilot are provided, including writing better comments, pair programming, writing tests, and live coding. Copilot Labs is also discussed as helping developers become comfortable in new codebases, understand StackOverflow solutions, and gain additional context on data structures. The document concludes with examples of using Copilot and a reminder that it is still in beta.
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Overview of the presentation and focus on making testing easier with GitHub Copilot by Rizel Scarlett.
Discusses the difficulties developers face in writing unit tests, including time constraints and lack of formal training.
Highlights GitHub Copilot's ability to enhance coding speed and reduce syntax errors, functioning as an AI pair programmer.
Outlines what will be covered, including Copilot Labs, use cases, and examples of GitHub Copilot.
Introduction of Rizel Scarlett, a Developer Advocate at GitHub, with experience in software engineering and a passion for tech education.
Details the various technologies associated with Copilot, including CI/CD automation, predictive text, and code translation.
Brief introduction to GitHub Copilot as a tool to assist in coding.
Introduction to Copilot Labs and its functionalities.
Focus on GitHub Actions and its role in automating workflows.
Brief overview of GitHub Codespaces and its capabilities.
Describes the setup of Codespaces for development, including pre-installed dependencies and configurations.
Explores reasons for using GitHub Copilot and its relevance in coding.
Discusses using Copilot for writing better comments in code.
Examines Copilot's functionality for speeding up coding tasks, such as determining Regex.
Describes using Copilot for pair programming with colleagues.
Explores Copilot's utility in writing tests.
Highlights the use of Copilot for live coding sessions during conference talks.
Explains the unique benefits of Copilot Labs in aiding developers.
Describes how Copilot Labs helps in becoming comfortable with new codebases.
Discusses how Copilot aids in understanding solutions from StackOverflow.
Focuses on gaining context for various data structures and algorithms with Copilot Labs.
Mentoring or debugging support when collaborating across different programming languages.
Reminds that GitHub Copilot is still in technical preview, with limited access and a waitlist.
Emphasizes that GitHub Copilot is not perfect and invites user feedback during the beta phase.
Instructions for installing IDE extensions necessary to use GitHub Copilot.
Example of using Copilot to facilitate API discovery and deployment on GitHub Pages.
Illustrates using Copilot to study data structures and build a binary search algorithm.
Demonstrates using Copilot for creating a rock, paper, scissors game with unit testing.
Provides an example of using Copilot for phone number validation through Regex.
Highlights Copilot's capability for autocompletion in Applitools Eyes.
Outlines that while Copilot requires user involvement, it bolsters confidence and velocity in coding.
Concludes the presentation with gratitude to Applitools and opens the floor for questions.
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- 5. @BLACKGIRLBYTES INDEX.HTML /Hi, I’m RizelScarlett! - Developer Advocate @ GitHub - Software Engineer ~3 years - Dir of Programming at G{Code} House - Passionate about tech education - Passion for learning - Hopelessly addicted to Twitter
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- 15. /Use Case #2 Codinga little faster – ex: Will determine Regex for you based on comments @BLACKGIRLBYTES INDEX.HTML
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- 20. /Use Case #1 Gettingcomfortable in a new codebase @BLACKGIRLBYTES INDEX.HTML
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- 23. /Use Case #4 Mentoringor debugging with someone who prefers writing in a different programming language than you. @BLACKGIRLBYTES INDEX.HTML
- 24. Please note: GitHubCopilot is in technical preview, and thus not all users will be able to access this feature. Please join the waitlist if you'd like to sign up for the technical preview. @BLACKGIRLBYTES INDEX.HTML
- 25. ALSO GitHub Copilotis not perfect. We are still in beta mode, so please feel free to submit feedback as you use the product. @BLACKGIRLBYTES INDEX.HTML
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- 34. Thank you, Applitools! Anyquestions? @BLACKGIRLBYTES INDEX.HTML