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Unlock the full potential of AI-augmented development and evolve from a manual coder into a strategic technical lead with the most comprehensive guide to GitHub Copilot ever written. AI Pair Programming Unlocked is the definitive all-in-one resource for mastering the tools, workflows, and mindsets of the next generation of software engineering. Whether you are a student writing your first lines of code or a senior architect managing complex legacy systems, this book provides a step-by-step roadmap from basic autocomplete to advanced autonomous agents. Inside, you will discover how to: Master the AI Workflow: Configure GitHub Copilot, Copilot Chat, and the CLI to create a seamless ""inner loop"" of development. Engineer Precision Prompts: Learn the ""Four Pillars"" of prompting to generate high-quality, production-ready code while avoiding hallucinations. Revolutionize Testing and Quality: Use AI to implement robust Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automatically discover edge cases that human eyes miss. Modernize Legacy Systems: Leverage AI-powered refactoring to decompose monoliths, migrate frameworks, and systematically eliminate technical debt. Deploy Autonomous Agents: Harness the power of Agent Mode and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to automate multi-file tasks and complex software requirements. Secure Your Supply Chain: Audit AI-generated code for vulnerabilities and implement governance guardrails to protect your organization. Access the Developer's Bonus Kit: Use a library of real-world prompt templates, a 30-day proficiency challenge, and architectural ""cheat sheets"" to instantly boost your output. Unlike generic tutorials or fleeting blog posts, this book offers a deep dive into the craft of programming in 2026-blending architectural theory with hands-on, real-world projects. By the end, you won't just ""use"" an AI assistant; you will orchestrate a digital workforce to build smarter, safer, and faster software than ever before. Perfect for developers, DevOps engineers, and technical leaders-this is your ultimate playbook for reclaiming your time and leading the AI revolution in software engineering.

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