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1 | | -# GitHub Copilot Dev Days |
| 1 | +# Dev Days |
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3 | | -Landing page for **GitHub Copilot Dev Days** — a collection of hands-on workshops to master GitHub Copilot across every IDE, language, and workflow. |
| 3 | +> 🚨 **To run an official Dev Days event and receive program support, you must fill out the [event request form](https://gh.io/dev-days-2026) and receive approval from the Dev Days team**. |
| 4 | +> |
| 5 | +> This repository contains the technical content, promotional materials, and organizer instruction for Dev Days event organizers. |
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5 | | -🔗 **Live site:** [github.github.com/dev-days](https://github.github.com/dev-days/) |
| 7 | +**Dev Days** is a global, in-person user group initiative taking place from **September 1st to October 31st 2026**. The series brings together developers, enthusiasts, and local tech communities to explore the power of GitHub Copilot through practical, hands-on experiences. |
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7 | | -## Workshops |
| 9 | +Open to all developers, the events are led by local tech communities and designed to be highly practical. Each session runs for approximately **2-3 hours** and focuses on real-world workflows, hands-on activities, and workshops centered on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot. |
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9 | | -> NOTE: The links below point to the old repository. |
| 11 | +## 🏙️ Find or Host an event in your city |
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11 | | -### VS Code — Agent Lab (Social Bingo) |
| 13 | +Find an event near you on our [Luma calendar](https://gh.io/dev-days/calendar). |
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13 | | -| Workshop | Stack | Duration | |
14 | | -|----------|-------|----------| |
15 | | -| [Agent Lab — Python](https://copilot-dev-days.github.io/agent-lab-python/) | Python + FastAPI + HTMX | ~1 hr | |
16 | | -| [Agent Lab — TypeScript](https://copilot-dev-days.github.io/agent-lab-typescript/) | TypeScript + Vite + React | ~1 hr | |
17 | | -| [Agent Lab — Java](https://copilot-dev-days.github.io/agent-lab-java/) | Java 21 + Spring Boot | ~1 hr | |
18 | | -| [Agent Lab — .NET](https://copilot-dev-days.github.io/agent-lab-dotnet/) | .NET 10 + Blazor | ~1 hr | |
| 15 | +If you're a community leader and want to host a Dev Days event, this repository includes everything you need to plan, organize, and promote your event successfully. |
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20 | | -### VS Code — Specialized |
| 17 | +Want to organize a Dev Days event in your city? Fill in our [event request form](https://gh.io/dev-days-2026). |
| 18 | +> Filling out the form does not guarantee your event will be accepted. Please await confirmation from our team before planning your event. |
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22 | | -| Workshop | Stack | Duration | |
23 | | -|----------|-------|----------| |
24 | | -| [Mona Mayhem — VS Code (Beginner)](https://copilot-dev-days.github.io/mona-mayhem/?track=vscode) | VS Code + Astro + TypeScript | ~60 min | |
25 | | -| [App Modernization](https://copilot-dev-days.github.io/appmod-workshop-java/) | Java + Spring Boot Modernization | ~60 min | |
| 20 | +--- |
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27 | | -### Terminal |
| 22 | +### 🗓️ Event formats |
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29 | | -| Workshop | Stack | Duration | |
30 | | -|----------|-------|----------| |
31 | | -| [Mona Mayhem — CLI (Beginner)](https://copilot-dev-days.github.io/mona-mayhem/?track=cli) | Terminal + Copilot CLI | ~60 min | |
32 | | -| [Copilot CLI Workshop](https://copilot-dev-days.github.io/tailspin-toys-workshop/) | Terminal + AI-Powered Development | ~90 min | |
| 24 | +**Dev Days** are flexible - please tailor the format to fit your community! We recommend using one of the following **two formats**, depending on your community's experience, audience, **and available infrastructure**. |
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34 | | -### IDEs |
| 26 | +**1️⃣ Sessions-only format:** Focused on technical talks and demos around GitHub Copilot. |
35 | 27 |
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36 | | -| Workshop | Stack | Duration | |
37 | | -|----------|-------|----------| |
38 | | -| [Copilot for Visual Studio](https://copilot-dev-days.github.io/visual-studio-lab/) | Visual Studio + .NET 10 + Blazor | ~120 min | |
39 | | -| [Copilot for JetBrains](https://copilot-dev-days.github.io/jetbrains-workshop/) | IntelliJ IDEA + Spring PetClinic | ~60 min | |
40 | | -| [Copilot for Xcode](https://copilot-dev-days.github.io/xcode-workshop/) | Xcode + SwiftUI | ~60 min | |
| 28 | +**2️⃣ Sessions + Workshop format:** Combines technical sessions with a hands-on workshop for deeper, practical learning. |
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42 | | -## Prerequisites |
| 30 | +Both formats are designed to be interactive and hands-on, encouraging participants to learn by doing. |
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44 | | -- GitHub Account |
45 | | -- GitHub Copilot License |
46 | | -- Git installed |
47 | | -- Your IDE of choice |
| 32 | +--- |
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49 | | -## Development |
| 34 | +### 📚 Resources available |
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51 | | -This is a static site hosted on GitHub Pages. To run locally, serve the files with any static file server: |
| 36 | + **👉 Send attendees to [github.github.com/dev-days](https://github.github.com/dev-days/)** — the central site where all Dev Days hands-on workshops are published. The site displays every available workshop option so attendees can easily find and follow the lab for your event. |
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53 | | -```sh |
54 | | -# Example using Python |
55 | | -python3 -m http.server |
| 38 | +| Topic | Description | Resources | |
| 39 | +| :----------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------ | :--------------------------------------- | |
| 40 | +| 📁 [**Organization Guide**](organization) | Practical guidance to plan and run your event from start to finish. | Event checklist, registration page draft | |
| 41 | +| 📁 [**Content - Organizer View**](content) | Technical content for sessions and workshops. | Presentation slides, hands-on labs | |
| 42 | +| 📁 [**Content - Attendee View**](https://github.github.com/dev-days/) | Technical content for sessions and workshops. | Hands-on labs | |
| 43 | +| 📁 [**Marketing**](marketing) | Materials and templates to help you promote your event. | Social media templates, event covers | |
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57 | | -# Example using Node.js |
58 | | -npx serve |
59 | | -``` |
| 45 | +## ❓ Questions |
| 46 | +Head to the [Issues](https://github.com/github/dev-days/issues) area in this repo to ask questions. |
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61 | | -## Links |
| 48 | +If you were already approved to organize an event, you will be added to a **Slack channel**. Here you can ask event-specific questions. |
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63 | | -- [GitHub Organization](https://github.com/copilot-dev-days) |
64 | | -- [Copilot Docs](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot) |
65 | | -- [Awesome Copilot](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot) |
| 50 | +For more information about contributing to this repository, please read our [contributing guide](CONTRIBUTING.md). |
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67 | | ---- |
| 52 | +## Trademarks |
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69 | | -Built with 💜 by the GitHub Copilot Team |
| 54 | +This project may contain trademarks or logos for projects, products, or services. Authorized use of Microsoft |
| 55 | +trademarks or logos is subject to and must follow |
| 56 | +[Microsoft's Trademark & Brand Guidelines](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/intellectualproperty/trademarks/usage/general). |
| 57 | +Use of Microsoft trademarks or logos in modified versions of this project must not cause confusion or imply Microsoft sponsorship. |
| 58 | +Any use of third-party trademarks or logos are subject to those third-party's policies. |
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