It's a Vibe
"Using VSCode, GitHub Copilot(AI), & MCP Servers to Work More Intelligently"
No matter where you stand with 'vibe coding' – familiar territory or brand new concept – we'll work together to set up tools that enhance your AI-powered workflow. Through hands-on experience with VSCode, GitHub Copilot, and Docker with MCP sequential thinking, we'll discover how AI development can transform your daily work.
By the end of this workshop, you will:
1. **Set up a modern development environment** with Visual Studio Code (VSCode)
2. **Install and configure GitHub Copilot** - your AI coding assistant
3. **Set up Docker Desktop** for reproducible research environments
4. **Configure MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server** for enhanced AI assistance
5. ** Investigate potential applications for your work**
You will need the following software and accounts configured(please consider if you need administrative rights from ITS to install software):
Software:
- Visual Studio code
- Docker Desktop
Account(s):
- GitHub(free)
- GitHub Copilot enabled(free)
More information will be provided in the week of the class regarding set-up steps.
This is a hands-on workshop, so please bring a laptop to follow along!