📘 ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot in 4 Hours 🚀

Repository Structure

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├── course-plan-nov-2025.md      # Current course plan (4x50min segments)
├── warner-chatgpt-github-copilot.pptx  # Main presentation deck
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├── labs/                         # Hands-on exercises by hour
│   ├── hour-1-chatgpt/          # ChatGPT foundations
│   ├── hour-2-chatgpt/          # Advanced ChatGPT + Agents
│   ├── hour-3-copilot/          # Copilot core features
│   └── hour-4-copilot/          # Enterprise + Agentic coding
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├── demos/                        # Live demonstration code
│   ├── chatgpt/                 # ChatGPT API examples
│   │   ├── api-examples/        # OpenAI/Azure API integration
│   │   ├── fine-tuning/         # Model customization demos
│   │   └── data-analysis/       # Data analysis with ChatGPT
│   ├── copilot/                 # GitHub Copilot demos
│   ├── mcp/                     # Model Context Protocol server
│   ├── security-scanning/       # Secret detection demos
│   └── vulnerable-code/         # Intentionally vulnerable (education)
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├── datasets/                     # CSV/JSON for data exercises
│   ├── Essentials/              # Basic datasets
│   ├── Financial/               # Finance scenarios
│   ├── Human Resources/         # HR analytics
│   ├── Insurance/               # Insurance data
│   └── Marketing/               # Marketing analytics
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├── apps/                         # Sample applications
│   ├── flask-chat/              # Flask chat app template
│   └── custom-gpt/              # Custom GPT examples
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├── scripts/                      # Utility scripts
│   ├── devops/                  # CI/CD, Dependabot, deployment
│   ├── utilities/               # Helper scripts
│   └── windows/                 # Windows/Surface optimization
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├── docs/                         # Documentation
│   ├── instructor/              # Instructor materials
│   └── archive/                 # Previous course plans
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└── assets/images/                # Course images

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🔗 Related Repositories & Resources

Course Materials

Official Documentation

Latest Features

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📞 Contact Tim Warner

• Website: TechTrainerTim.com
• LinkedIn: Timothy Warner
• Azure OpenAI Blog: azureopenai.blog
• Social Media: Bluesky | Mastodon

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📚 Essential Resources

OpenAI Resources

• ChatGPT API Documentation
• OpenAI Cookbook
• Platform Status
• GPT Best Practices
• Custom GPT Development
• Function Calling Guide

GitHub Copilot Resources

• VS Code Extension
• Copilot Chat Extension
• Copilot Labs Features
• Trust Center
• Prompt Engineering Guide

Azure Integration

• Azure OpenAI Service
• Azure OpenAI Studio
• Enterprise Guide

Community & Updates

• OpenAI Developer Forum
• GitHub Copilot Discussion
• Azure OpenAI Community
• OpenAI Changelog
• Copilot Updates

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🔒 Prerequisites & Setup

Required Accounts & Software

• OpenAI Account

  • Sign up for OpenAI
  • ChatGPT Plus subscription (recommended for GPT-4 access)
  • OpenAI API key setup

• GitHub Account

  • Create a GitHub account
  • GitHub Copilot subscription
  • GitHub Student Developer Pack (if eligible)

• Visual Studio Code

  • Download VS Code
  • VS Code Quick Start Guide
  • VS Code Tips & Tricks

Recommended Extensions

• GitHub Copilot Extensions

  • GitHub Copilot
  • GitHub Copilot Chat
  • GitHub Copilot Labs

• VS Code Productivity Extensions

  • GitLens
  • Error Lens
  • Code Spell Checker

Optional Preparation

• Programming Fundamentals

  • MDN Web Docs
  • freeCodeCamp
  • Codecademy

• VS Code Mastery

  • VS Code Can Do That?
  • VS Code Keyboard Shortcuts
  • VS Code User Guide

• API Concepts

  • What is an API?
  • REST API Tutorial
  • API Design Best Practices

System Requirements

• Operating System

  • Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15+, or Linux
  • Check your system compatibility

• Hardware

  • Minimum 4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
  • 2GB free disk space
  • Internet connection required

Pre-course Checklist

• Create OpenAI account and verify email
• Set up GitHub account and enable 2FA
• Install VS Code and recommended extensions
• Test GitHub Copilot access
• Complete VS Code tutorial
• Review basic programming concepts

Getting Help

• GitHub Copilot Support
• VS Code Help
• OpenAI Help Center

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License: This project is licensed under the MIT License.