VS Code Dev Days London

​VS Code Dev Days London

​Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to unlock the full potential of VS Code and GitHub Copilot and elevate your coding experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this session will introduce you to AI-assisted development workflows, helping you write better code, faster.

​💡 Get Started: Download VS Code and activate your free GitHub Copilot account for VS Code to be ready for all the hands-on exercises.

​💻 Bring your laptop! This interactive session requires your own device so you can practice new techniques in real time.

​📅 Event Agenda

​[5:30pm] – Check-in & Networking
Meet fellow developers and get ready for an exciting session.

​[6pm] – Welcome & Introduction
Kick off the event with an overview of the activities.

​[6:15pm] – Session: Essential Techniques for GitHub Copilot in VS Code
Master the fundamentals of GitHub and explore how to leverage this tool like a pro.

​Liam Hampton, Sr. Cloud Advocate for VS Code Developer tools @ Microsoft

​[7pm] – Session: Improve Developer Productivity with VSCode Beast Mode in Action
Nicholas Chang, Sr. Platform Engineer @ Kainos

​[7:30pm] – Lab: Exploring VS Code and GitHub Copilot
Get hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot, discovering how to leverage AI for code completion, refactoring, and more.

​Chris Noring, Sr. Cloud Advocate for JavaScript @ Microsoft

​[8:45pm] – Closing & Next Steps
Wrap up the session and leave time for networking.

​📜 Code of Conduct

​We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Please review our Code of Conduct before attending.

​📍 How to Get There

​📌 Event Location: Microsoft Paddington Office

​🚉 Nearest Public Transport: See above

​🅿️ Parking Options: See above