AI And GitHub: Sydney GitHub User Group

CodeGen and Co-pair programmers are all the rage right now.

We have a few exciting talks coming soon to a meetup near you.

Our First Speaker:

Andre Kolodochka - Solutions Engineer @ GitHub

Title:
What GitHub Copilot is and how it works

Description:
GitHub Copilot is the world’s most widely adopted AI developer tool for organisations that innovate ahead of the curve through software that disrupts the status quo. Backed by the leaders in AI, Copilot provides contextualised coding assistance for developers, and our research shows that developers are able to code up to 55% faster when they use the tool. This is why over 27,000 businesses worldwide are already taking advantage of the game-changing solution. Join us in this session where we’ll be diving into GitHub Copilot, addressing frequently asked questions around everything from feature functionality to data privacy and security, and providing resources so you can get started today.

Network with like-minded individuals, share your knowledge, and stay up to date with the latest trends in software engineering. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your skills and grow your network within the Sydney GitHub User Group community.

Second Speaker:

Annie Stevenson - Senior Platform Engineer @ Mantel Group

Title:
GitHub Actions: Shift Left Strategies for Infrastructure Pipelines

Description:
With the ever increasing need to keep on top of your cloud security, ensuring your CI/CD pipelines are robust and efficient is crucial for delivering quality software at speed. This presentation dives into practical strategies to "shift left" with GitHub Actions, leveraging Terraform to automate and optimise your workflows. We will explore key components such as:

1. Unit Tests Integration: Implementing automated testing early in the development cycle to catch issues sooner.
2. Security Checks: Embedding security scans and vulnerability assessments directly into your pipelines to mitigate risks from the outset.
3. Private GitHub Runners: Enhancing pipeline security and performance by utilising private runners within your Azure environment.
4. Drift Detection: Enabling drift detection in your pipelines to ensure consistency and compliance across environments.
5. Notifications: Enabling real-time communication and status updates to keep your team informed and responsive.

By the end of this session, you will have practical insights and actionable steps to streamline your GitHub Actions workflows in Azure, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and delivery