GitHub Copilot code review

In this lab, you will learn how to use GitHub Copilot to assist with code reviews. Code review is a critical part of the development process, and Copilot can help you identify potential issues, suggest improvements, and ensure code quality more efficiently.

You will learn how to:

  • Use Copilot for code review assistance
  • Identify potential bugs and issues
  • Suggest code improvements
  • Review pull requests with AI assistance
  • Apply code review best practices
  • Provide constructive feedback with Copilot

This lab takes approximately 45-60 minutes to complete.

Before you start

To complete the lab, you need:

  • A GitHub user account with access to GitHub Copilot.
  • Understanding of code review processes.
  • Experience with pull requests.
  • A web browser with access to the internet.

Complete the exercise on Microsoft Learn

In this exercise, you'll learn to use Copilot for code reviews.

Note: This exercise demonstrates how AI can enhance the code review process and improve code quality.

The exercise consists of the following activities:

  1. Start a web browser and navigate to the exercise page: https://github.com/skills/copilot-code-review

  2. Follow the instructions provided in the exercise to complete all challenges.

  3. Work through each step, using GitHub Copilot to assist with code reviews.

  4. When you finish, return to the module for a knowledge check and completion badge.

What you've learned

After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

  • Use Copilot for code review
  • Identify potential issues with AI
  • Suggest code improvements
  • Review pull requests effectively
  • Apply code review best practices
  • Provide constructive AI-assisted feedback

Congratulations! You've completed the code review exercise!