Delegate Software Development Tasks with AI
Learn how to use GitHub Copilot Cloud Agent to delegate development tasks, review generated code, and ship features faster without writing every line yourself.
What you will learn in this course
A complete workflow for delegating software development tasks to GitHub Copilot Cloud Agent.
Introduction to Cloud Agent
Understand what GitHub Copilot Cloud Agent is, how it executes tasks in the cloud, and where it fits into your workflow.
Getting Started
Set up prerequisites, enable Cloud Agent, connect your repository, and choose the right AI model.
Preparing Tasks
Choose the right tasks to delegate, write clear requirements, define acceptance criteria, and manage scope.
Delegating to Cloud Agent
Learn the different ways to delegate tasks to Cloud Agent and review an implementation plan before code is written.
Monitoring the Work
Track task progress, understand status updates, and know what to do when the agent gets stuck.
Reviewing Results
Review Pull Requests, understand code changes, request revisions, and approve and merge with confidence.
Improving Future Results
Use repository instructions, personal instructions, Copilot Memory, custom agents, and automation to get better output.
Limitations & Best Practices
Understand current limitations, avoid common mistakes, and follow security and delegation best practices.
Course Wrap-up
Review the complete delegation workflow, key takeaways, and your next steps for mastering Cloud Agent.
The Delegation Workflow
A streamlined process from task preparation to merged Pull Request.
