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Chapter 13: GitHub Copilot Challenge
Student: @ssawczyn Estimated Time: 15-20 minutesSkill Level: intermediate
Challenge Overview
Clone the sci-fi themes repo, ask Copilot to explain it, and apply one theme.
All challenges in this chapter are linked to the Challenge Hub for full context and instructions.
Your Challenge: Ask Copilot to Explain a Repo
Clone the sci-fi themes repo, ask Copilot to explain it, and apply one theme.
How to Submit
Step 1: Claim This Issue
Reply with a comment: I'm working on this!
Step 2: Complete the Challenge
Follow the detailed steps in the Challenge Hub .
Clone https://github.com/community-access/vscode-sci-fi-themes.git
Open Copilot Chat (Ctrl+Shift+I / Cmd+Shift+I)
Ask: 'What does the chat.agent.thinking.phrases setting do in VS Code?'
Read Copilot's explanation and apply one theme to your settings.json
Reload VS Code and see custom sci-fi phrases in Copilot Chat
Post a completion comment on this issue:
Chapter 13.2 complete:
- Cloned sci-fi themes repo: yes/no
- Asked Copilot a question: yes/no
- Applied a theme: yes/no
- Which theme I chose:
Step 3: Post Your Evidence
When complete, post a comment on this issue with your evidence (see format below).
Step 4: Close This Issue
After facilitator confirms, close this issue.
Expected Outcomes
You can ask Copilot effective questions about code and settings
You can use Copilot output to customize your development environment
If You Get Stuck
If clone fails, verify your GitHub authentication is working
If Copilot does not answer, check you are signed in (model selector at bottom of Chat)
If theme does not apply, open settings.json and paste the setting manually
Ask facilitator to show you one prompt
Comment on this issue describing what is blocking you
Learning Moment
AI assistance amplifies clarity. Copilot is not just for code - it can support clear writing and practical customization.
Next Step: Check out Challenge Hub for the next challenge or chapter!
Warning
This issue is part of the GIT Going with GitHub course.
Do not start this challenge until the course officially begins.
Chapter 13: GitHub Copilot Challenge
Student: @ssawczyn
Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
Skill Level: intermediate
Challenge Overview
Clone the sci-fi themes repo, ask Copilot to explain it, and apply one theme.
All challenges in this chapter are linked to the Challenge Hub for full context and instructions.
Your Challenge: Ask Copilot to Explain a Repo
Clone the sci-fi themes repo, ask Copilot to explain it, and apply one theme.
How to Submit
Step 1: Claim This Issue
Reply with a comment:
I'm working on this!Step 2: Complete the Challenge
Follow the detailed steps in the Challenge Hub.
Step 3: Post Your Evidence
When complete, post a comment on this issue with your evidence (see format below).
Step 4: Close This Issue
After facilitator confirms, close this issue.
Expected Outcomes
If You Get Stuck
Learning Moment
AI assistance amplifies clarity. Copilot is not just for code - it can support clear writing and practical customization.
Next Step: Check out Challenge Hub for the next challenge or chapter!