Continue to fly high with these GitHub Copilot resources ✈️

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Thanks for joining our webinar session. We've got your next steps and more resources below:

💡 Key Takeaways

Practice	How It Helps	Your First Step
Context is king	Give Copilot more details = better suggestions	Paste relevant code snippets or file context
Iterate & Refine	First suggestion not perfect? Ask follow-ups	"Refactor this to use [pattern]"
Use Chat for complex tasks	Chat handles multi-step problems better than completions	Open Copilot Chat for architectural questions
Prompt like a Pro	Be specific about requirements and constraints	"Write a function that [specific behavior] without [library]"
Test & Review always	Copilot helps write code and humans validate logic	Review every suggestion before committing
Choose the right models	Understanding models (GPT, Claude) helps you pick the right tool	Try Claude Opus for complex reasoning & design

Resources for Webinar 🚧

Action	Where to Go
Share prompts / show & tell	Discover (Community) — Real user prompts and outcomes
Take flight with GitHub Copilot	GitHub Learn — Interactive videos curated by Copilot experts
Starter learning path & challenges	Getting started with Copilot — Copilot learning path
Browse curated prompts & agents repo	awesome-copilot (repo) — Reusable prompt templates
Ask follow-ups / troubleshooting	Copilot Conversations — Add IDE + version + reproduction steps
Stay updated on Copilot	Community Monthly Roundup — Consolidating the latest from Copilot world

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I'm new to Copilot. Which IDE should I start with?

A: VS Code is the most popular choice with the smoothest Copilot experience. JetBrains, Visual Studio, and Vim/Neovim are also fully supported. Pick whichever you already use as Copilot works great in all of them.

Learn More: Copilot in Your IDE

Q: What are Copilot Agents and how do I use them?

A: Copilot Agents are AI assistants that can work autonomously on your GitHub issues without needing a coding environment. They review code, write fixes, and create PRs directly.

Common use cases:

• Assign Copilot to an issue → it writes a PR with proposed fixes
• Code review at scale → Copilot reviews PRs faster than manual review
• Bug triage → Copilot analyzes issues and suggests next steps

Start with the Expand your team with Copilot coding agent skill or ask about agents in Copilot Conversations.

Q: Can Copilot write entire features or complex algorithms?

A: Copilot excels at scaffolding and completing patterns. For complex multi-step tasks (architecture, complex algorithms, refactoring large systems), use Copilot Chat it's designed for that. You guide; Copilot explores.

Pro Tip: Write clear acceptance criteria in your chat prompt. Copilot will outline an approach first, letting you validate before it writes code.

Q: What are PRUs and how many do I get?

**A:**PRU (Premium Request Units) refers to the units used to measure the usage of GitHub Copilot's premium features. Think of them like "tokens" you spend when interacting with Copilot while using models like Claude Opus. We highly recommend you to explore our playbook on managing PRU's 🔖

Usage depends on your plan:

• Free: Limited daily requests (no PRU tracking for basic completions)
• Pro: Unlimited Chat messages via PRUs (5–10 per message depending on model)
• Business: Organization-wide PRU pool with admin tracking

You won't hit PRU limits with normal usage. it's mainly a metric for Business teams to track. If you're curious about your usage, check your GitHub settings → Copilot.

Q: My team has coding standards. How do I make Copilot follow them?

A: Create a .github/copilot-instructions.md file in your repo with your standards (naming conventions, patterns, libraries). Copilot reads it and respects your context.

Q: What's included in Copilot Pro vs. Free vs. Business?

A:

• Free: Basic completions in your IDE, limited requests
• Pro: Unlimited IDE completions + Copilot Chat, faster models (GPT-4, Claude Opus)
• Business: Team management, organization policies, audit logs, priority support

Details here.

Q: What's the best way to level up my Copilot skills?

A: Start with GitHub Skills - free, hands-on courses take 30–60 min and cover core workflows. Popular paths:

• Getting Started with GitHub Copilot - Basics + demo projects
• Customize your GitHub Copilot Experience - Custom instructions & prompts
• GitHub Copilot Code Review and reviews at scale
• Expand your team with Copilot coding agent - Let Copilot tackle issues directly

All courses run within GitHub - just open a repo, complete challenges, and learn by doing.

Q: Is my code private when I use Copilot?

A: Yes. Your code is not used to train Copilot models (for Pro/Business users). Read our privacy faq's.

Q: I got a suggestion I didn't expect. How do I provide feedback?

A: Use the 👎 thumbs-down button in your editor to flag poor suggestions. This feedback helps GitHub improve Copilot. You can also report issues in Community.

Community Learning and Best Practices

Discussion	Why Visit
Discovering GitHub Copilot (intro series)	High-level intro and use-case examples - great for new users
An introduction to GitHub Copilot	Community perspectives + practical anecdotes - useful for non-technical stakeholders
Getting Better Results from Copilot Coding Agent	Practical advice: prompt structure, iteration, agent-specific patterns
How AI Can Make You an Awesome Developer	Mindset & career growth with AI tools
Snippets for Copilot Chat (feature idea / discussion)	Community feature requests and snippets - show product-adjacent conversation
Taming Your Monorepo with GitHub Copilot	Strategies for large codebases & team workflows
Model Context Protocol: Revolutionizing Developer Workflows	Advanced: building custom tools with Copilot agents
GitHub Copilot FAQ	Your questions answered by community experts

Your Next Steps (Start This Week)

Immediate

• Install or update Copilot in your primary IDE (VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio)
• Try one prompt from the webinar examples in your own project

This Week

• Try Copilot Chat for 15 minutes on a task you're stuck on
• Share your first win in Community - even small ones matter!
• Read three resources from the curated list above (we recommend start with the FAQ if unsure)

This Month

• Run a prompt-crafting experiment: Compare a vague prompt vs. a detailed one - see the difference
• Enable Copilot for your team (if you're a lead) - set repo instructions and watch velocity improve

Stay tuned for more sessions to keep building your GitHub skills and let us know what steps you're taking this week 🚀 .