Train the Trainer Guide 👨‍🏫¶

This guide is designed to help trainers deliver an effective GitHub Copilot workshop. It provides a structured approach to ensure all critical topics and hands-on activities are covered within the workshop timeframe.

Workshop Checklist ✅¶

Welcome & Introduction (10 min) 🎉¶

Welcome participants
Introduce the workshop agenda, objectives, and outcomes
Briefly introduce GitHub Copilot and its importance

Overview of GitHub Copilot (20 min) 🤖¶

What is GitHub Copilot?
How does it work?
Benefits and use cases
Provide reference to GitHub Copilot Documentation

Setting Up GitHub Copilot (30 min) ⚙️¶

Step-by-step installation guide
Configuration steps
Troubleshooting common issues
Live demo of setup
Provide reference to GitHub Copilot Setup Guide

Break (10 min) ☕¶

Hands-on Session 1: Basic Usage (30 min) 💻¶

Practical exercises on basic usage:
Code completion
Suggestions
Basic commands
Provide sample code repositories and exercise sheets

Advanced Features of GitHub Copilot (20 min) 🚀¶

Context-aware suggestions
Multi-language support
Integration with other tools
Live demo

Break (10 min) 🍪¶

Hands-on Session 2: Advanced Usage (60 min) 🔧¶

Practical exercises on advanced usage:
Refactoring
Generating complex code
Using Copilot with different languages
Provide sample projects and exercise sheets

Best Practices and Limitations (20 min) 📝¶

Discuss best practices for using GitHub Copilot
Understanding its limitations

Break (10 min) 🧃¶

Q&A and Workshop Feedback (30 min) 💬¶

Open Q&A session
Gather feedback on the workshop
Discuss improvements and suggestions

Trainer Tips 💡¶

Preparation: Familiarize yourself with all hands-on labs before the workshop
Timing: Be mindful of time - have a timer visible to keep track
Technical Issues: Prepare for common technical issues participants might face
Engagement: Encourage questions and participation throughout the session
Examples: Have real-world examples ready to demonstrate the value of GitHub Copilot
Flexibility: Be prepared to adjust the pace based on the group's progress
Follow-up: Provide resources for participants to continue learning after the workshop

Resources for Trainers 📚¶

Remember, the goal is not just to teach the technical aspects of GitHub Copilot, but to inspire participants to incorporate AI-assisted coding into their development workflow! 🌟