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Explore GitHub Copilot's advanced agent capabilities in this 59-minute workshop that demonstrates how to leverage AI-powered programming assistance beyond basic code completion. Learn to harness Copilot's enhanced abilities to discover and generate code based on existing standards, execute tests, recover from errors, and integrate external tools through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Discover practical strategies for incorporating agents into your software development workflow, including how to provide consistent context across teams using custom instructions and prompt files. Master the configuration of Copilot's agentic features to work with custom MCP servers, expanding access to specialized external tools and capabilities. Gain insights into recommended best practices for responsibly accelerating development while maintaining code quality and governance standards. The session covers when and how to effectively deploy agent capabilities, ensuring teams can maximize productivity with the world's most widely adopted AI coding assistant. Presented by Christopher Harrison, Enterprise Advocate for GitHub and experienced developer advocate, this workshop was recorded at the AI Engineer World's Fair in San Francisco.
