Get hands-on experience with the game-changing potential of AI paired programming. Use artificial intelligence (AI) tools like GitHub Copilot to streamline your development processes, locate and repair errors more effectively, and write code that runs smoothly and quickly. Master productivity hacks and complex coding environments by unlocking the full power of Visual Studio Code. Immerse yourself in real-world projects powered by GitHub Codespaces to hone your abilities and see how AI and programming work together to promote innovation.

In preparation for the upcoming workshop, please ensure that you have the following:

- A laptop that is not restricted by your organization for learning use. No laptops will be provided at the workshop.
- An active GitHub Account.
o GitHub Account Signup: https://github.com/signup
o Credit Card will be required to sign up for the GitHub Copilot 30-day trial
- The latest version of VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/download
- If you already have VS Code installed, make sure it is upgraded to the latest version by navigating to the following:
o Windows: Help > Check for updates...
o Mac: Code > Check for updates...
The following blog post, Step-by-Step: How to Setup Copilot Chat in VS Code (microsoft.com), is a good pre-read and will provide further instruction on how to setup Copilot inside of VS Code.