Microsoft Developer shares their experience using GitHub Copilot to accelerate code and product delivery, highlighting key lessons and workflow enhancements enabled by AI tools.

How I Shipped More Code and Products Than Ever Before With GitHub Copilot

Presented by Microsoft Developer

In this video, a Microsoft developer reflects on their journey over the past year, describing how GitHub Copilot transformed the way they prototype, deliver, and migrate code to production. By integrating Copilot across GitHub, Visual Studio Code, and Visual Studio, they were able to streamline and optimize workflows, resulting in faster product development and higher quality apps.

Key Highlights

• End-to-End Development: Lessons learned from developing prototypes all the way through to production releases, leveraging Copilot suggestions for code generation and problem-solving.
• Tooling Integration: How Copilot works across GitHub, VS Code, and Visual Studio—allowing seamless transitions and unified workflows for developers.
• Workflow Optimization: Specific optimizations and efficiencies gained by using AI to automate repetitive coding tasks, accelerate code reviews, and facilitate advanced code migrations.
• Learning and Community: Opportunities to continue learning through the Microsoft Foundry Discord, on-demand content, and upcoming hackathons for developers exploring AI enhancements in their projects.

Resources and Next Steps

• Join the Conversation: Microsoft Foundry Discord
• Azure Free Trial: Start Here
• Hands-on Labs: VS Code Lab Repo
• On-Demand Content: Available Sessions
• Upcoming AI Dev Days: Register Here
• Hackathon: January AI Dev Days Hackathon

Whether you're looking to accelerate development speed, tackle complex code migrations, or streamline day-to-day coding tasks, GitHub Copilot and supporting AI-powered tools can be powerful allies for modern developers.

Author: Microsoft Developer