AI Pair Programming Unlocked: A Practical Developer’s Guide to Writing Better Code Faster with GitHub Copilot

By Fred Thompson

Unlock the full potential of AI-augmented development and evolve from a manual coder into a strategic technical lead with the most comprehensive guide to GitHub Copilot ever written. AI Pair Programming Unlocked is the definitive all-in-one resource for mastering the tools, workflows, and mindsets of the next generation of software engineering. Whether you are a student writing your first lines of code or a senior architect managing complex legacy systems, this book provides a step-by-step roadmap from basic autocomplete to advanced autonomous agents.

Inside, you will discover how to:

Master the AI Workflow: Configure GitHub Copilot, Copilot Chat, and the CLI to create a seamless "inner loop" of development.

Engineer Precision Prompts: Learn the "Four Pillars" of prompting to generate high-quality, production-ready code while avoiding hallucinations.

Revolutionize Testing and Quality: Use AI to implement robust Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automatically discover edge cases that human eyes miss.

Modernize Legacy Systems: Leverage AI-powered refactoring to decompose monoliths, migrate frameworks, and systematically eliminate technical debt.

Deploy Autonomous Agents: Harness the power of Agent Mode and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to automate multi-file tasks and complex software requirements.

Secure Your Supply Chain: Audit AI-generated code for vulnerabilities and implement governance guardrails to protect your organization.

Access the Developer's Bonus Kit: Use a library of real-world prompt templates, a 30-day proficiency challenge, and architectural "cheat sheets" to instantly boost your output.

Unlike generic tutorials or fleeting blog posts, this book offers a deep dive into the craft of programming in 2026-blending architectural theory with hands-on, real-world projects. By the end, you won't just "use" an AI assistant; you will orchestrate a digital workforce to build smarter, safer, and faster software than ever before.

Perfect for developers, DevOps engineers, and technical leaders-this is your ultimate playbook for reclaiming your time and leading the AI revolution in software engineering.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GGH2DS69
• ISBN13: 9798243722612
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"