The New To Tech user group invites you to our next event, where we'll dive into the exciting world of GitHub Copilot, your AI-powered coding assistant.
GitHub Copilot is now free up to 2,000 completions and 50 chat requests per month. This free tier makes it the perfect time to learn how to supercharge your coding skills and productivity. Whether you're new to coding or looking to enhance your workflow, this session is for you!
Special Guest!
Nick Gerakines is a local community member who works for GitHub on the Copilot project. This would be a great time to ask questions from someone who is directly involved with the Copilot project.
#### Event Details:
📅 Date: January 2nd 2025
⏰ Time: 6pm
📍 Location: The Koorndyk room (in the basement) at The Innovation Hub
💻 Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
#### What You'll Learn:
* What is GitHub Copilot, and how does it work?
* Setting up GitHub Copilot for personal use.
* Practical demos: Writing code faster and smarter with AI assistance.
* Best practices and tips for integrating Copilot into your projects.
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New to Tech is a group meeting monthly targeted at folks who are just starting to learn about software development, up through those already employed in the industry who are targeting their first promotion.
Topics will be split between software development fundamentals & career guidance and there will be plenty of time for group discussion & live coding. Please bring your laptop!
Join us on the #new-to-tech channel on our Discord, and check out the pinned messages if you'd like to see the back catalog of presentations! More experienced folks are welcome to attend & share their knowledge.