AI with GitHub Copilot for Java & Spring Boot Developers Course Syllabus

A comprehensive course designed for Java and Spring Boot developers looking to integrate GitHub Copilot into their daily workflow to accelerate development, testing, and deployment of full-stack applications. Through hands-on modules, you'll master AI-assisted coding techniques, from scaffolding REST APIs to containerizing Spring Boot backends with Docker and building responsive React frontends. The course spans approximately 5 hours of content, combining theory and practical exercises to boost productivity and code quality using AI. Lifetime access ensures you can learn at your own pace and revisit concepts as Copilot evolves.

Module 1: Setup & Copilot Fundamentals

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Configure GitHub Copilot with your GitHub account and VS Code
• Enable and navigate Copilot chat interface
• Understand inline code suggestions and acceptance workflow
• Use refactoring prompts and multi-line completions effectively

Module 2: Java & Spring Boot Scaffolding

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Scaffold a Spring Boot project using Copilot-generated templates
• Generate JPA entity models and repository interfaces with AI
• Create service layers and REST controllers using natural language prompts
• Build CRUD endpoints and DTOs with minimal manual coding

Module 3: Unit Testing & Documentation

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Auto-generate JUnit 5 test cases for service and controller layers
• Create test data setups and mocking patterns using Copilot
• Generate method-level JavaDoc comments from code context
• Produce API documentation snippets based on endpoint behavior

Module 4: React Frontend & Dockerization

Estimated time: 1.25 hours

• Scaffold React components for CRUD operations with Copilot
• Generate API service calls and state management logic in React
• Write a Dockerfile for Spring Boot application using AI guidance
• Set up Docker Compose to orchestrate backend and database containers

Module 5: Advanced Refactoring & Debugging

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Refactor legacy Java code using Copilot’s multi-file context awareness
• Improve code structure and naming with AI-generated suggestions
• Use Copilot chat to debug runtime errors and logical flaws
• Optimize performance bottlenecks in Spring Boot services

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Build a full-stack task management application with Spring Boot and React
• Containerize the application using Docker with Copilot assistance
• Implement comprehensive unit tests and API documentation

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with core Java programming concepts
• Basic understanding of Spring Boot and REST APIs
• Experience with web development and React recommended

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Effortlessly scaffold Spring Boot components using GitHub Copilot
• Generate production-ready unit tests and documentation with AI
• Build and connect React frontends to Spring Boot backends rapidly
• Containerize full-stack applications using Docker with AI support
• Refactor and debug code efficiently using context-aware Copilot chat