Description

This module explores using GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat to create unit tests. Exercises provide practical experience creating unit test projects and running unit tests in Visual Studio Code.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you’re able to:

• Create unit tests using the GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat extensions for Visual Studio Code.
• Create unit tests that target edge cases and specific conditions using the GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat extensions for Visual Studio Code.
• Use Visual Studio Code, the .NET SDK, and the C# Dev Kit extension to create a test project and verify that your unit tests build and run successfully.

Prerequisites

One or more years of software development experience is recommended.

Experience developing C# applications using Visual Studio Code and the C# Dev Kit extension is recommended.

An active subscription for GitHub Copilot is required for either your personal GitHub account or a GitHub account managed by an organization or enterprise. You can set up a GitHub Copilot Free plan or sign-up for a GitHub Copilot Pro subscription with a one-time 30-day free trial. For this training, signing up for a GitHub Copilot Free plan is sufficient.

Awareness of the GitHub Copilot free trial conditions: if you choose the 30-day free trial offer for GitHub Copilot Pro, a form of payment is requested at sign-up. Charges aren’t applied until the trial is over, unless you cancel before the conclusion of the 30-day period.

Experience using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code to explain, debug, and generate code.