This course is designed to supercharge your Terraform development workflow using GitHub Copilot and AI tools. You will learn how to harness the power of GitHub Copilot to streamline the process of writing, managing, and enhancing Terraform configurations. By the end, you will be able to leverage Copilot's AI-driven code suggestions, automate mundane tasks, and improve your productivity.
Accelerate Terraform Development with GitHub Copilot and AI
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Intermediate level
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6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Understand how GitHub Copilot can streamline your Terraform development workflow
Learn how to set up your environment with GitHub Copilot, Terraform, and VSCode
Master the use of Copilot’s suggestions and features for writing and enhancing Terraform code
Improve your Terraform projects with advanced tools like Copilot Chat and automated commit management
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There are 8 modules in this course
In this module, we will introduce the core purpose and structure of the course, offering a high-level overview of how GitHub Copilot can be used to enhance Terraform development. You'll get familiar with feedback mechanisms and dive into the basics of AI-assisted coding. We'll also examine the constraints and responsible use of generative AI tools.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this module, we will lay the groundwork for working with Terraform by exploring its role in Infrastructure as Code. You'll gain a conceptual understanding of how Terraform operates and see it in action through a hands-on demo. This section prepares you for more advanced applications in later modules.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will walk through the complete environment setup required for the course, ensuring you're equipped with the right tools and access. You'll subscribe to GitHub Copilot, install VSCode, and configure essential extensions. Additionally, we’ll guide you through installing Terraform on both MacOS and Windows, and setting up your AWS credentials for secure cloud interactions.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will dive into hands-on Terraform development powered by GitHub Copilot. You’ll learn how to generate, expand, and optimize infrastructure code with AI assistance. From writing your first configuration to modularizing your codebase, this section equips you to build scalable and maintainable Terraform projects.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore GitHub Copilot Chat and how it enhances the development experience through conversational AI. You'll learn to access and navigate chat features, use threads and agents efficiently, and improve Copilot’s output by adjusting context. This section also shows how to ask questions directly in your code editor to get quick, targeted assistance.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on using GitHub Copilot to handle essential but repetitive development tasks. You'll learn how Copilot can automatically generate a .gitignore file and assist with writing clear, concise commit messages. These practices help improve code quality, organization, and version management efficiency.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will guide you through the process of cleaning up your development environment after working with Terraform. You’ll learn how to deprovision resources, uninstall tools, and tidy up configurations. This ensures a secure and optimized workspace for future projects.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
In this module, we will review the major insights gained during the course and highlight how GitHub Copilot and Terraform can transform your development workflow. You'll also receive guidance on where to go next to deepen your skills and stay current in the evolving DevOps and AI tooling landscape.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
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