Introduction to GitHub Copilot | GH-300 | Episode 1

Episode 1 of 5 For the full video series, click here: https://aka.ms/GH-300onYouTube Kick off the GH-300 learning journey with a clear, practical introduction to generative AI. In this video, you’ll explore how generative AI is architected, why it has become foundational to modern developer tooling, and how it powers GitHub Copilot and similar AI assistants. You’ll also get an overview of GitHub Copilot’s core capabilities and learn how different licensing plans align with real-world development scenarios. This session sets the foundation for the rest of the course by connecting the underlying technology to its value in AI-assisted development. Learn more about this course and take the certification exam to test your new skills: https://aka.ms/GH-300onLearn 00:00 Video Start 05:22 Introduction to GitHub Copilot 19:18 Demonstration: Set up GitHub Copilot 34:24 Demonstration: GitHub Copilot Responsible AI