Applied GitHub: Modern Workflows with Copilot, Codespaces, and Actions

Modern software development requires more than just writing code; it demands an integrated workflow that automates testing, simplifies collaboration, and leverages artificial intelligence. Managing your code, environments, and deployment pipelines from a single, unified platform is the key to shipping software faster and with fewer errors. This text-only course guides you from the fundamental concepts of version control to advanced cloud workflows. You will read clear explanations and study practical configuration examples that show you how to leverage cloud-based development environments, build automated pipelines, and integrate AI assistance directly into your daily coding routine. What you'll learn: Understand core version control principles and foundational repository management; Configure cloud-hosted development environments using Codespaces for instant, consistent coding setups; Build automated CI/CD pipelines with Actions to test, build, and deploy your software; Apply AI-assisted coding techniques using Copilot to accelerate your development and write better code; Implement basic security scanning and dependency management to keep your projects secure; Practice collaborative workflows including pull requests, branch protection, and code reviews. The course begins with essential terminology and repository setup before moving into hands-on workflow automation and cloud development. You will follow a structured path from basic commits to automated deployments and AI-driven development. This course is designed for beginning developers, software engineers, and IT professionals looking to modernize their development processes, with no advanced DevOps experience required. Start reading today to transform your development workflow and build modern, cloud-first software.