GitHub Copilot for Python

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Agenda
In this session, we will discuss:
● Introduction to GitHub Copilot
● Steps to install PyCharm IDE
● Installing the GitHub Copilot plugin to PyCharm
● Python Basics
● Data Structures in Python
● Control Flow and Conditional Statements
● Functions and Methods
● Python Classes and Objects
● Working with files
● Demo Programs
● Case Study
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Introduction to GitHub Copilot

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Introduction to GitHub Copilot
● AI Developer Tool
● A generative AI model developed by GitHub, OpenAI, and Microsoft

o Sharp and intelligent code suggestions

o Auto completes codes

o Code faster

o Understand file type

o Cloud code understanding

o Database understanding

o IDE integration

o Gives best suggestions

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Introduction to GitHub Copilot
The IDE’s supported by GitHub are:

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Steps to install PyCharm IDE

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Steps to Install PyCharm IDE
Step 1: Visit the official website: https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download
Step 2: Choose the right operating system Windows, Mac, or Linux.
Step 3: Download the .exe file of PyCharm Community Edition.
Step 4: Install it to your local system.

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Installing the GitHub Copilot plugin
to PyCharm

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Installing the GitHub Copilot plugin to PyCharm
Step 1: Click on File  Settings  Choose Plugin  Search for GitHub Copilot  Install
Step 2: Restart the PyCharm IDE
Step 3: Link PyCharm to GitHub Copilot (Trial Version)
Step 4: Add the activation code and login

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 Python Basics

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Python Basics
Variables are used to store data values that can be manipulated and accessed throughout a program.

Examples:

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Python Basics

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Python Basics
Datatypes specify the type of data that can be stored inside a variable.

int, float,
Numeric holds numeric values
complex

String str holds sequence of characters

Sequence list, tuple, range holds collection of items

Mapping dict holds data in key-value pair form

Boolean bool holds either True or False

Set set, frozenset hold collection of unique items

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Python Basics

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Python Basics
Strings in Python are sequences of characters enclosed in single, double, or triple quotes.

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Python Basics

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Data Structures in Python

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Data Structures in Python
List is an ordered collection of similar or different types of items separated by commas and enclosed within
square brackets.

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Data Structures in Python
Tuple is an ordered sequence of items same as a list. The only difference is that tuples are immutable. Tuples
once created cannot be modified.

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Data Structures in Python
Dictionary is an ordered collection of items. It stores elements in key/value pairs. Here, keys are unique
identifiers that are associated with each value.

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Data Structures in Python
Set is an unordered collection of unique items. Set is defined by values separated by commas inside braces { }.

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Control Flow and Conditional
Statements

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Control Flow and Conditional Statements
Control Flow Statements:
We use the if statement to run a block code only when a certain condition is met.
• if statement
• if … else statement
• if ... elif… else statement

Conditional Statements:
• for loop - is used to iterate over sequences such as lists, tuples, strings, etc.
• while loop - is used to run a block code until a certain condition is met.

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Functions and Methods in Python

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Functions and Methods in Python
• Functions in Python are blocks of code that perform a specific task or computation.
• They can be defined using the def keyword followed by a function name and a block of code.
• Functions can take zero or more input parameters (arguments) as inputs.
• They can return a result using the return statement.
• Functions are typically defined outside of classes, although they can also be nested within other functions.
• Functions are called by their name, followed by parentheses, with arguments passed inside the parentheses.

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Functions and Methods in Python
• Methods are functions that are associated with objects, typically within classes.
• They are defined within the class definition and operate on instances (objects) of that class.
• Methods have access to the data and attributes of the object they are called on, via the self parameter.
• Methods are called on objects using the dot notation.

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Python Classes and Objects

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Python Classes and Objects
Classes:
• A class is a blueprint for creating objects.
• It defines the attributes (data) and methods (functions) that objects created from the class will have.
• The basic structure of a class in Python includes the class keyword, followed by the class name and a colon.
• The class body contains attributes and methods.
Objects:
• An object is an instance of a class. It is created using the class name followed by parentheses.
• Objects have their own set of attributes and can call methods defined in the class.

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 Working with files

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Working with Files
Working with files in Python involves several operations such as reading from files, writing to files, and performing
various file-related tasks.
• Opening and closing files
• Reading files
• Writing files
• Appending files

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 Demo Programs

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Demo Programs
• Program to convert decimal to octal
• Program to print ASCII Value of a character
• Python Program for cube sum of first n natural numbers

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 Case Study

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Summary
A quick recap:

● GitHub Copilot is a generative AI model developed by GitHub, OpenAI, and Microsoft.

● Explained the steps to install PyCharm and GitHub Copilot.
● Demonstrated simple codes related to the basics of python like variables, datatypes etc.
● Listed various data structures in Python.
● Illustrated programs related to control flow and conditional statements, functions, methods, python classes,
objects, and files.
● Generated code for employee feedback system.

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