Mimir, Keeper of the Well of Wisdom
GitHub Copilot Masterclass for Java, Spring, AI and IntelliJ
https://www.udemy.com/course/github-copilot-masterclass-java-
spring-intellij-quarkus-jakartaee/
Year : 2026
Language : English
Level : Beginner Level
Category : Development
Subcategory : Software Development Tools
Duration : 4h 52m
Lectures : 36
Rating : 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
Students : 200
INSTRUCTOR(S)
HEADLINE
A Project Driven Approach to Mastering the Art of Modern
Software Development in GitHub Copilot with Java and
IntelliJ
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
* Transform IntelliJ into a fully AI-powered Java development
environment
* Speed up project setup, architecture, and coding across
Spring
Boot, Quarkus, and Jakarta EE
* Generate cleaner, more useful code by steering Copilot with
better prompts, prompt artefacts, skill files, and
instruction
files
* Extend AI-assisted development beyond the IDE with the
GitHub
Copilot CLI
* Design and build microservices with Quarkus APIs and build
native executables with GraalVM
* Push Copilot toward modern Java 25+ idioms and stronger
enterprise Java development practices
* Create reusable Copilot skill files that teach your LLM how
you want applications designed and implemented
* Build instruction files that dramatically improve the
consistency, quality, and architecture of generated code
* Accelerate full-stack application development by guiding
Copilot through backend, frontend, configuration, and
persistence tasks
* Create and use custom agents to break complex software work
into smarter, more manageable development flows
* Configure and connect MCP servers so GitHub Copilot can work
with tools like Jira, Chrome DevTools, and IntelliJ in more
powerful ways
* Build enterprise Java applications dramatically faster by
combining Copilot with a practical enterprise development
workflow
* Eliminate common development slowdowns like configuration
mistakes, port conflicts, and logging confusion
* Speed up project setup, architecture, and coding across
Spring
Boot, Quarkus, and Jakarta EE
REQUIREMENTS
* The only prerequisite is a love of programming, an IDE that
supports GitHub Copilot and a bit of knowledge of Java.
* A passion for solving puzzles, fixing problems and creative
thinking will go a long way as well.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR
* Java developers, software engineers and vibe coders will
love
this course.
DESCRIPTION
This isn't your typical Udemy course. That's one thing I can
assure you. A Better Way to Learn In this course, you won't
find
any long PowerPoint presentations or teleprompter driven
lectures that put you to sleep. That's a promise. I've always
believed that training has to be project driven, and that the
best learning happens when a developer gets hands on
experience
with the tools, technologies and APIs they have to master. I
have also always believed that conversations are better than
slideshows, and that the mantra that shapes this entire
course.
What This Course Covers So what do we cover in this course?
Quite frankly, we'll cover everything a Java developer needs
to
know to become both capable and confident with GitHub Copilot
and the broader ecosystem of Java frameworks and MCP tools
that
empower modern, enterprise software developers. You'll learn
about how GitHub Copilot works, how to effectively structure
your LLM-driven projects in IntelliJ, and you'll learn how to
architect and design modern applications so you can get the
most
out of AI-enabled tools. What You Will Build and Learn This is
a
hands-on masterclass packed with practical topics, tasks, and
real projects. Here's a non-exhaustive list of the tools,
technologies and frameworks covered in this course, along with
the projects that drive that learning: GitHub Copilot
Fundamentals How to install GitHub Copilot in IntelliJ and get
up and running fast How to use Ask, Agent, and Planning modes
to
work more effectively as a Java developer How to use inline
suggestions, edits, and guided prompting to write code faster
How to explain code, fix bugs, and generate tests with Copilot
How to build practical starter projects like a Snake game and
a
JavaFX app Spring, Quarkus, Micronaut and Jakarta
EE Development
How to build Spring Boot RESTful APIs with GitHub Copilot How
to
steer Copilot with prompt artefacts for better results How to
push your LLM toward Java 25 features and modern coding
practices How to fix common problems like devtools reload
issues, port conflicts, and logging challenges How to improve
application setup and workflow in real development scenarios
Skills, Instructions, and Reusable Guidance How to create
skill
files that improve the quality of Copilot?s generated code How
to teach your LLM stronger RESTful API and enterprise Java
practices How to build global skills for persistence,
deployment, and reusable development patterns How to create
Java
25 and Jakarta EE instruction files How to dramatically
improve
Copilot output with better guidance Custom Agents and Smarter
AI
Workflows How to understand custom agents and where they fit
into software development How to build projects using agent-
based workflows How to design handoffs between agents with
different responsibilities How to use memorable agent examples
like the Cautious Captain, Planning Pirate, and Building
Buccaneer How to use advanced Copilot workflows on more
complex
applications MCP, Chrome DevTools, Jira Connectivity and the
Copilot CLI How to use Model Context Protocol to expand what
GitHub Copilot can do How to connect MCP servers to IntelliJ,
Chrome DevTools, and Jira How to audit websites for
performance,
SEO, accessibility, and vulnerabilities with MCP tools How to
use the GitHub Copilot CLI from the command line How to build,
review, ship, and manage code from the terminal with Copilot
support What This Course Will Do for You This masterclass will
not teach you everything there is to know about
GitHub Copilot.
No course can, especially given how quickly the AI-augmented,
coding landscape is changing. What this GitHub Copilot
Masterclass will do is teach you everything you need to know
to
understand and explore GitHub Copilot with confidence,
competence, and credibility, even as the AI landscape changes
and grows. The GitHub Copilot Masterclass that Every Java
Developer needs This course is built for Java developers who
want to move into the AI space and do it the right way. It is
designed to help you get started, keep progressing, and
maintain
the pace of learning required to stay current with the rapid
changes happening across the Java, Copilot, machine learning,
and Agentic AI space. If you want a practical, project-driven
course that helps you build real skills, and maybe even have a
bit of fun while doing it, this course is made for you.
COURSE CONTENT
Chapter 1: Getting Started with GitHub Copilot
1. Introduction to the GitHub Copilot Masterclass for
Enterprise Java Developers
2. How to Install GitHub Copilot in IntelliJ and Smoke Test
with a Snake Game
3. Build Your First Java Project with GitHub Copilot's Ask,
Agent & Planning Modes
4. From Ghost Code to Inline Editing - How to Write Code
with GitHub Copilot
5. Explain, Fix and Setup Tests with Built-In GitHub Copilot
Prompts
6. Build an Interactive JavaFX App with GitHub Copilot in
Less Than 5 Minutes
Chapter 2: Spring Boot, RESTful APIs and the Power of
Copilot's Prompt Artefact
7. Introduction to the Poorly RESTed API Project
8. Creating the Poorly RESTed API with GitHub Copilot
9. Prompting Your LLM to Use Java 25 Idioms and Features
10. Getting Spring Boot DevTools to Chill with Copilot's
Prompt Artefact
11. Resolving Port Conflicts & Improving Logging with Tim
Horton & Mario Lemieux
12. Wave Your Spring Boot Banner with the Copilot's Global
Prompt Artefact
Chapter 3: Supercharging?GitHub Copilot with Skill Files
13. What is a Copilot Skill? Building a Quick Quarkus
Project
14. Teaching Your LLM all about Roy Fielding's, RESTful API,
PhD Dissertation
15. Building a Better RESTful API by Invoking a GitHub
Copilot Skill
16. How to Create Global Skills: Improved Persistence & App
Server Deployment Skills
17. Build a Windows Native .exe and GraalVM Image with
Copilot in only 10 minutes!
Chapter 4: GitHub Copilot Instructions: How to Steer Your LLMs
to Victory!
18. An Introduction to GitHub Copilot Instruction Files
19. Create a Full-Stack, Java Web Application *without* a
Copilot Instructions File
20. Create a GitHub Copilot Instructions File
21. Building a Java 25 Development Instructions File
22. Building a Jakarta EE Instructions File
23. Rebuilding the Enterprise Java Application with Proper
Instructions
24. Digging into the Jakarta EE App built with the H2
Database and Open Liberty
Chapter 5: The Ins and Outs of GitHub Copilot Custom Agents
25. What is a Custom Agent and When Should You Use Them?
26. Building a Hangman Application with the Cautious Captain
Custom Agent
27. Handoffs, UI Interactions, the Planning Pirate and the
Building Buccaneer
Chapter 6: Model Context Protocol Mastery
28. Why Do We Need Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
29. Configuring Your First MCP Server || Detecting Server
Vulnerabilities
30. Model Context Protocol for Web Developers || Working
with Chrome DevTools
31. Easily Auditing Website Performance, SEO & Accessibility
with MCP Tools
32. Configuring Jira's MCP Server with IntelliJ
33. Developer-Free Java, Python & TS Dev with Jira, MCP,
IntelliJ & GitHub Copilot
Chapter 7: Building Apps at the Command Line with GitHub
Copilot's Command Line Interface
34. Getting Started with the Copilot CLI
35. Building React Apps, Pushing to Your GitHub Repo &
Running Actions with the CLI
36. Delegating Work, Creating Pull Requests, Doing Reviews &
CLI Code Merges
DATES
Published : 2026-04-11
Last Updated : 2026-05-07
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