The Essential AI Workbench (Python + Github Copilot X + Visual Studio Code)

The Essential AI Workbench (Python + Github Copilot X + Visual Studio Code) Training Description

Duration: 1 day

About this Course

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.

What’s included?

  • Authorized Courseware
  • Intensive Hands on Skills Development with an Experienced Subject Matter Expert
  • Hands-on practice on real Servers and extended lab support 1.800.482.3172
  • Examination Vouchers & Onsite Certification Testing- (excluding Adobe and PMP Boot Camps)
  • Academy Code of Honor: Test Pass Guarantee
  • Optional: Package for Hotel Accommodations, Lunch and Transportation

With several convenient training delivery methods offered, The Academy makes getting the training you need easy. Whether you prefer to learn in a classroom or an online live learning virtual environment, training videos hosted online, and private group classes hosted at your site. We offer expert instruction to individuals, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations. Our live classes, on-sites, and online training videos all feature certified instructors who teach a detailed curriculum and share their expertise and insights with trainees. No matter how you prefer to receive the training, you can count on The Academy for an engaging and effective learning experience.

Methods

  • Instructor-Led (the best training format we offer)
  • Live Online Classroom – Online Instructor-Led
  • Self-Paced Video

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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