AI Agent Development with GitHub Copilot and Azure

Software development is evolving from simple code completion to autonomous agents that can solve complex problems independently. This course provides a clear path for developers to transition from using AI as a basic chat tool to building sophisticated agents that handle multi-step tasks within their development environment. Through this text-based program, you will gain the skills to move from manual coding to agentic automation. You will learn how to structure agent interactions, manage state, and ensure your AI assistants operate safely and effectively within your existing projects. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of AI agents and how they differ from standard LLM interactions - Configure the Azure AI Agent Service to provide a foundation for your agentic workflows - Build your first AI agent capable of executing specific development tasks - Apply prompt engineering techniques specifically designed for autonomous agent behavior - Implement security best practices and privacy controls within your agent architecture - Integrate AI agents into existing GitHub Copilot environments to enhance team productivity The content begins with foundational terminology and agent architecture before moving into practical configuration and the step-by-step creation of functional agents. This course is designed for beginners and developers who want to move beyond basic AI chat and start building automated solutions. Start building the next generation of AI-driven development tools today.