AI-Assisted Coding: Build Your First Bot with VS Code and GitHub Copilot

by Vibecoders Hub

A hands-on introduction for complete beginners to VS Code and GitHub Copilot: install the tools, learn real Python fundamentals by writing comments Copilot completes, and use your AI pair programmer to build and run your first working Telegram bot.

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This course ends with a 14-question certification exam. Enroll to work toward it.

Curriculum

Getting Set Up

1. Why VS Code and Copilot, and Installing PythonFree preview
2. Touring VS Code and Meeting GitHub Copilot
3. Creating Your Project Workspace and a Virtual Environment

Learning Python by Building with Copilot

1. Python Basics the Copilot Way: Variables, Functions, and Comment-Driven Prompting
2. Reading Copilot Critically: Sanity-Checking Suggestions and Asking Copilot Chat for Help

Building and Running Your First Bot

1. Scaffolding a Telegram Bot Skeleton with Copilot's Help
2. Adding a Command Handler, Troubleshooting with Copilot, and What's Next