This course is a hands-on guide to using GitHub Copilot inside Visual Studio to dramatically improve everyday development productivity. It is designed for developers working with Visual Studio who want to take advantage of the latest AI-powered features beyond basic code suggestions.

The course starts by introducing GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio, covering setup, core workflows, and practical tips for integrating AI into daily coding tasks. You will then explore advanced capabilities such as Agent Mode, background agents, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), learning how to connect external tools, manage context, and automate complex development processes.

You’ll discover how to use GitHub Copilot to navigate and manage GitHub Actions, Copilot-related files, and project resources directly inside Visual Studio. The course also highlights new and upcoming AI features available in Visual Studio Insiders and Visual Studio 2022, helping you stay ahead of modern development trends.

Through real-world demonstrations, you’ll see how GitHub Copilot can assist with planning, coding, refactoring, and productivity optimization across full projects. By the end of this course, learners will confidently use GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio to work faster, make smarter decisions, and integrate AI seamlessly into professional development workflows.