2. Introduction to IDEs
Introduction to IDEs
From online chatbots to local coding assistants integrated into IDEs.
Overview
Learn how to transition from using online chatbots to AI coding assistants integrated into your local coding environment. This will serve as an introduction to Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and how AI tools can enhance your coding workflow.
This workshop is aimed at faculty who use or want to start using computer programming for their work and/or classes and are not already comfortable using an IDE.
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
An IDE is a software application that provides comprehensive facilities to write and execute code. Modern IDEs provide integration with AI coding assistants, like GitHub Copilot.
Workshop Preparation
Start with getting a GitHub account if you don't have one already, and then install VS Code.
Create a GitHub Account if you don't have one:
Follow the sign-up instructions at github.com.
Join GitHub Education:
Visit GitHub Education and follow the link to join as a
teacher.
Download and install VS Code on your computer.