Chapter 13.3: Create a Custom Theme with Copilot (ssawczyn)

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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: 10-15 minutes
Skill Level: intermediate

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Challenge Overview

Ask Copilot to generate custom thinking phrases for your favorite universe, then apply them.

All challenges in this chapter are linked to the Challenge Hub for full context and instructions.

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Your Challenge: Create a Custom Theme with Copilot

Ask Copilot to generate custom thinking phrases for your favorite universe, then apply them.

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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.

1. In Copilot Chat, ask: 'Create custom GitHub Copilot thinking phrases for [your favorite universe - Dune, Marvel, Studio Ghibli, etc.]'
2. Copilot generates a theme
3. Copy it into your settings.json and reload VS Code
4. Post a completion comment on this issue:

Chapter 13.3 complete:
- Asked Copilot to create custom phrases: yes/no
- Universe I chose:
- Applied to settings.json: yes/no
- Reloaded and saw custom phrases: yes/no

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.

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Expected Outcomes

• You can use Copilot creatively to customize tooling
• You can modify VS Code settings based on AI-generated output

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If You Get Stuck

1. If Copilot does not generate phrases, try rephrasing: 'Generate 10 loading phrases themed around [universe]'
2. If settings.json edit fails, use Ctrl+Shift+P then 'Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)'
3. Copy Copilot output and paste it carefully
4. Ask facilitator for help with settings.json editing
5. Comment on this issue describing what is blocking you

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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!