Github Copilot Certification Study Guide - (Sybex Study Guide) (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The fastest, most effective way to prepare for the GitHub Copilot certification exam and hone your skills with the popular AI-powered programming tool

In the GitHub Copilot Certification Study Guide, tech entrepreneur and Pluralsight trainer, Tom Taulli, delivers a concise and accurate walkthrough of the AI-powered programming tool. Perfect for everyone preparing to take the new GitHub Copilot Certification exam, as well as programmers who regularly use the tool in their day-to-day work, this Study Guide helps you optimize your software development workflows, understand the structure of the test, and learn the material covered by it.

This book explains every topic covered by the GitHub Copilot Certification exam, including:

• Responsible AI
• GitHub Copilot plans and features
• The inner workings of GitHub Copilot and how it handles data
• Prompt crafting and prompt engineering
• Developer use cases
• Testing workflows with GitHub Copilot
• Privacy fundamentals and context exclusions

From step-by-step tutorials of the GitHub Copilot installation process to proven exam-taking techniques from the experts at Sybex, the GitHub Copilot Certification Guide explores everything you need to understand to succeed on the test and improve your on-the-job coding performance. It offers:

• Job-ready strategies and techniques for avoiding common generative AI-enhanced programming pitfalls and making use of its many benefits
• Up-to-date descriptions of the most useful features and functions of GitHub Copilot, including Copilot Edits
• Complimentary access to a practice Assessment Test, a Practice Exam, 100 digital flashcards, and a glossary of key terms on the Sybex online learning environment

Generative AI tools, like GitHub Copilot, have transformed the software engineering and programming landscapes. If you're preparing for the certification exam, or you wish to expand your AI coding skillset, grab a copy of the GitHub Copilot Certification Study Guide today.

From the Back Cover

A hands-on guide to preparing for the GitHub Copilot certification exam

The GitHub Copilot Certification Study Guide is a complete resource for accurate coverage of the challenging GitHub Copilot certification exam. This Sybex Study Guide covers all of the exam's domain competencies. You'll prepare smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to efficient and accurate content including, assessment tests that validate test readiness, objective maps, real-world examples and scenarios, practical exercises, and challenging chapter review questions. Retain what you've learned with the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, accessible across multiple devices. Get prepared for the GitHub Copilot certification exam with Sybex.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Responsible AI
• GitHub Copilot^(R) plans and features
• How GitHub Copilot works and handles data
• Prompt crafting and Prompt engineering
• Developer use cases for AI
• Testing with GitHub Copilot
• Privacy fundamentals and context exclusions

ABOUT THE GitHub COPILOT CERTIFICATION EXAM

The GitHub Copilot certification exam is designed for individuals in the field of software development who are proficient in using GitHub, including software developers, administrators, and project managers. This certification is intended for individuals who have a foundational understanding of GitHub Copilot as a product and its available features, along with hands-on experience in optimizing software development workflows using GitHub Copilot.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with a practice exam to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

TOM TAULLI is an author, speaker, Pluralsight trainer, and startup advisor. He is the author of AI-Assisted Programming: Better Planning, Coding, Testing, and Deployment, as well as other AI-focused technology books.