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This pull request introduces significant updates to the GitHub Codespaces learning materials, including the removal of outdated configurations, a complete rewrite of step-by-step instructions, and the addition of new features for customizing Codespaces. Below is a summary of the most important changes:

Removal of outdated configurations and files:

  • Removed the .github/dependabot.yml file, which previously scheduled updates for GitHub Actions and devcontainers.
  • Deleted obsolete files .github/steps/-step.txt and .github/steps/0-welcome.md. [1] [2]

Rewrite of Codespaces learning steps:

  • Updated .github/steps/1-first-codespace.md to provide a clearer and more engaging introduction to Codespaces, including new activities for starting a Codespace, running an application, and pushing changes to the repository.
  • Revised .github/steps/2-custom-image.md to explain the importance of specifying custom images for repeatable development environments and added instructions for creating a devcontainer.json file.
  • Enhanced .github/steps/3-customize-codespace.md with detailed instructions for adding container features, VS Code extensions, and lifecycle scripts to further customize Codespaces.

Simply copy the exercise to your account, then give your favorite Octocat (Mona) **about 20 seconds** to prepare the first lesson, then **refresh the page**.

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@chriswblake chriswblake force-pushed the main branch 4 times, most recently from c074ced to acc42f4 Compare June 4, 2025 16:40
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Note

Publishing of these updates is delayed for business reasons. Current expectation is late July.

If you would like to use the updated version, you are welcome to take the exercise from the unpublished version (skills-dev org). Just click on the source branch skills-dev:main. We consider this update complete so nothing should change before launch.

@chriswblake chriswblake changed the title feat: Migrate to issue-based flow feat: Migrate exercise to issue-based flow Jun 27, 2025
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Migration is on pause until further notice. You are welcome to take the skills-dev version at:
https://github.com/skills-dev/code-with-codespaces

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