Building an MVP for $20 with GitHub Copilot: A Journey

Part 1 – An Introduction

Rather than delving into the basics of GitHub Copilot and its productivity benefits, join me as I unveil a detailed, step-by-step guide on leveraging GitHub Copilot to swiftly develop an MVP for an idea with total cost of $20. In just a few weeks, and with only a few minutes of work each week, I’ll show you how it’s done.

This will be a multipart journey where I will guide you through building an application from the ground up, covering database design, business logic, API development, and UI design using the latest technology trends. The topics we’ll explore include technical aspects, prerequisites, approaches to development using GitHub Copilot, and insights for business leaders on implementing GitHub Copilot within their teams.

Throughout this journey, we’ll generate roughly 6000 lines of code without manually writing a single line. Additionally, I’ll provide video walkthroughs for each session to demonstrate the remarkable capabilities of GitHub Copilot.

At the conclusion of our journey, I’ll be launching this service and subsequently making it a open source, granting full access to all GitHub Copilot-generated code. Request you to Enable trial license of GitHub Copilot and follow me every week,

Today, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot, understanding its core functionality, and importantly, clarifying what it isn’t. We’ll explore different methods of leveraging GitHub Copilot, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Finally, we’ll outline the next steps for you to prepare for practicing alongside me as I share my experiences.

It’s a Copilot not Autopilot – Not yet.

To all the leaders eager to replace developers with automated coding systems, remember: we have a copilot, not an autopilot.

Instead, empower developers to harness the capabilities of Copilot and enhance the quality and speed of feature development. This, in turn, elevates service quality, contributing to increased bottom-line and top-line performance. If your decisions prioritize profits over developer empowerment, the outcomes may not align with your expectations.

Understanding Pair Programming

For all developers, before diving into GitHub Copilot and potentially encountering slowdowns, it’s beneficial to explore and comprehend Pair Programming concepts. GitHub Copilot is grounded in similar principles. Familiarize yourself with where GitHub Copilot can assist you and where its applicability may be limited.

GitHub Copilot Products

When it comes to GitHub Copilot products, there are mainly two variations.

• GitHub Copilot CLI
• GitHub Copilot Chat

GitHub Copilot CLI

GitHub Copilot CLI introduces a chat-like interface within the terminal, enabling you to inquire about command line operations. You can prompt GitHub Copilot to offer command suggestions or explanations for specified commands.”

GitHub Copilot Chat

GitHub Copilot Chat offers a conversational interface enabling interaction with GitHub Copilot. You can ask coding-related questions and receive instant answers within GitHub.com and supported IDEs. This interface grants seamless access to coding information and support, eliminating the need to navigate documentation or search online forums.

For this Journey, all my videos and steps focuses on using GitHub Copilot Chat.

Next Steps

Lastly, I suggest activating the trial license for GitHub Copilot Chat and joining me on this journey. Over the next 4-5 weeks, we’ll embark on a step-by-step guide to constructing a comprehensive application, covering everything from database design to UI development and DevOps, all powered by GitHub Copilot, without writing a single line of code.

Follow below links to prepare yourself to follow my journey and learn the skill you need in the future.

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Understand GitHub Copilot CLI

Understand GitHub Copilot Chat