Online Course: GitLab AI: Mastering AI Pair Programming with GitLab Duo from Coursera Instructor Network

Overview

Class Central Tips

Have you ever wondered how AI can revolutionize your coding workflow? This short course is designed for intermediate developers aiming to master GitLab Duo's AI pair programming capabilities. It will equip you with the skills to effectively use this AI-powered tool to boost coding quality, efficiency and productivity. By the end of this course, you will be able to: • recognize the esential features and uses of GitLab Duo AI-pair programming for enhanced productivity and code quality; • set up and configure GitLab Duo for AI-pair programming and seamless integration with your own coding processes; • apply best practices for using GitLab Duo and its Code Suggestions feature, for optimized coding workflows; and • apply GitLab Duo's Code Suggestions in practical coding scenarios to optimize your project efficiency. This course combines practical demonstrations with actionable insights, enabling learners to integrate GitLab Duo seamlessly into their development process. Learners should have a basic understanding of GitAI, since the course includes practical examples in Python, functional knowledge of this programming language would be helpful.

Syllabus

GitLab AI: Mastering AI Pair Programming with GitLab Duo

Let’s begin your journey to mastering GitLab Duo’s AI-powered pair programming tools. With a special focus on Code Suggestions and Duo Chat to boost your coding efficiency and quality, this course is designed to equip you with practical skills to seamlessly integrate GitLab Duo into your development workflow, ensuring you can fully leverage its features in real-world scenarios.

Lesson 1: Mastering the Power of GitLab Duo's AI Pair Programming Features and Use Cases

In this comprehensive lesson, you will delve into the essential features and various applications of GitLab Duo's AI-powered pair programming tools, alongside mastering the setup and configuration process. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify the key features of GitLab Duo, understand its practical uses within your own coding and development workflows, and effectively configure GitLab Duo for seamless collaborative coding.

Lesson 2: Streamlining Your GitLab Duo's Setup and Configuration

In this lesson, you will focus on mastering the setup and configuration process of GitLab Duo, including the different setup configurations available and their pricing, with a mention of some of the add-ons available for pro users . By the end of this lesson, you will be able to configure GitLab Duo efficiently for AI pair programming, ensuring you can integrate it seamlessly into your own development environment and start using the various AI-paired coding features practically within your coding workflow.

Lesson 3: Maximizing Coding Efficiency with GitLab Duo: Best Practices and Practical Applications

In this lesson, you will explore best practices when using GitLab Duo, with a specific emphasis on GitLab Duo Code Suggestions, to optimize your coding productivity. By understanding and implementing these practices, you will enhance your workflow, reduce errors, and significantly improve your development speed. The lesson will provide you with a practical demonstration where you can follow along with the instructor to apply GitLab Duo's Code Suggestion feature optimally in a real-world coding task.