Jon Peck

This talk introduces GitHub Copilot's Agent Mode, an advanced feature designed for completing moderately complex tasks autonomously. It moves beyond simple code completion and chat interactions to enable deep, iterative engagement with an AI agent. The presentation highlights how Agent Mode can build entire applications from a readme file or perform significant refactoring, with the developer providing permission for actions like terminal interactions.

This talk explores how organizations can effectively integrate AI into their DevOps workflows to enhance efficiency and developer productivity. It emphasizes moving beyond basic AI code generation to leverage AI for planning, security, testing, deployment, and documentation. The presentation also touches on the evolution towards more autonomous AI agents and the importance of governance and safety.

This talk explores how developers can effectively collaborate with AI agents, specifically focusing on GitHub Copilot's capabilities within the software development workflow. The core thesis is that understanding and providing proper context is crucial for maximizing the AI pair programmer's utility, moving beyond simple prompt engineering to encompass code readability, project structure, and clear intent. The discussion highlights various Copilot features, from basic code completion to advanced agent modes, and emphasizes best practices for integrating these tools into daily development tasks.