Challenge 00 - Prerequisites - Ready, Set, GO!

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Introduction

Thank you for participating in the GitHub Copilot What The Hack. Before you can hack, you will need to set up some prerequisites.

Common Prerequisites

We have compiled a list of common tools and software that will come in handy to complete most What The Hack Azure-based hacks!

You might not need all of them for the hack you are participating in. However, if you work with Azure on a regular basis, these are all things you should consider having in your toolbox.

• Azure Subscription
• Windows Subsystem for Linux
• Managing Cloud Resources
  • Azure Portal
  • Azure CLI
    • Note for Windows Users
    • Azure PowerShell CmdLets
  • Azure Cloud Shell
• Visual Studio Code
  • VS Code plugin for ARM Templates
• Azure Storage Explorer

Description

Now that you have the common pre-requisites installed on your workstation, there are prerequisites specific to this hack.

Please install these additional tools:

1. GitHub Account:
   • If you don’t already have a GitHub account, create one here.
   • Ensure you can log in and navigate the GitHub interface.
2. GitHub Copilot Installation:
   • Follow the official guide to install GitHub Copilot in VS Code.
   • Verify that Copilot is active by opening a code file and checking for Copilot’s suggestions.

Success Criteria

You’re ready to start the challenges if you:

1. Have a GitHub account and are able to log in.
2. Have Visual Studio Code installed with GitHub Copilot active and functioning.

Learning Resources

• Getting Started with GitHub
• Visual Studio Code Documentation
• GitHub Copilot Documentation