Data

AI for Coding: Introduction to GitHub Copilot

August 13, 2026, 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Presenter: Grigory Artazyan, Jeremy Buhler
Location: Online

In part two of the AI for Coding series, we will learn how to use GitHub Copilot to interact with data in a GitHub repository. We’ll also learn how to integrate this powerful AI programming assistant into our workflow, set up our development environment, and explore the features of GitHub Copilot’s online workspace.

Prior experience with GitHub is not required, but to participate fully you will need a free GitHub account.

 

About the series: AI for Coding consists of three 30-minute workshops designed to help you use Large Language Models (LLMs) to support exploratory data analysis. We will introduce fundamental concepts, practice breaking down problems into actionable components, and use GitHub Copilot to integrate AI and code more efficiently. Each workshop begins with 30 minutes of teaching, followed by optional 15 minutes for questions, discussion, and practice.

Register for other workshops in the series:

  1. Concepts and Context - August 6, 2026, 1-1:45pm
  2. Introduction to GitHub Copilot - August 13, 2026, 1-1:45pm
  3. Explore, Prompt, and Build with GitHub Copilot - August 20, 2026, 1-1:45pm
Campus/Source
UBC Library–Vancouver

https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/4040592

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