Merge pull request #49563 from cyz/cyz-accelerate-app

Updating: Get started with GitHub Copilot

Author: AnnaMHuff

learn-pr/wwl-azure/get-started-github-copilot/includes/3-examine-github-copilot-benefits.md

@@ -64,6 +64,7 @@ GitHub Copilot is implemented using two extensions for Visual Studio Code: GitHu
 
 - The GitHub Copilot extension provides code completions and code generation from comments. Powerful tools that help developers write code faster and smarter.
 - The GitHub Copilot Chat extension provides the editor with an AI-enabled chat interface that’s focused on developer scenarios. It recognizes the entire project workspace, the code revisions being entered, error messages, and other aspects of the compiler/runtime environment. Developers can use Copilot Chat to get an in-depth analysis of their code, investigate new features, enhance or refactor existing features, generate unit tests, and even receive proposed fixes for bugs.
+- GitHub Copilot for Azure extension integrates seamlessly with Azure services, providing AI-powered coding assistance for developers working on cloud-based projects. This integration helps developers understand Azure features, deploy resources, retrieve information about resources, and diagnose and troubleshoot issues.
 
 ## Limitations of GitHub Copilot Chat
 

learn-pr/wwl-azure/get-started-github-copilot/includes/4-exercise-install-github-copilot-extensions-visual-studio-code.md

@@ -22,6 +22,13 @@ You can set up a subscription to GitHub Copilot Pro with your personal GitHub ac
 > [!NOTE]
 > The GitHub Copilot free trial offer can be found on your personal GitHub account page. Open your GitHub account Settings page, and then select Copilot to access the trial offer or check the status of your GitHub Copilot subscription.
 
+> [!TIP]
+> GitHub Copilot offers a free tier with **2,000 code autocompletes and 50 chat messages per month**. To get started, open Visual Studio Code, click on the GitHub Copilot icon, and then click "Sign in to Use GitHub Copilot for Free". Log in to your GitHub account in the window that will open in the browser. [Learn more](https://gh.io/copilot).
+
+> [!TIP]
+> Educators, Students and select open-source maintainers can receive Copilot Pro for free, learn how at: [https://aka.ms/Copilot4Students](https://aka.ms/Copilot4Students).
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+
 ### Member of an organization
 
 If your GitHub account is licensed through an organization, you need to be assigned to a subscription by an organization owner.

learn-pr/wwl-azure/get-started-github-copilot/index.yml

@@ -27,9 +27,9 @@ abstract: |
 
   -   Configure the GitHub Copilot extensions for Visual Studio Code.
 prerequisites: |
-  -   An active subscription for GitHub Copilot in your personal GitHub account (or associated with a subscription managed by an organization or enterprise) is required.
+  -   An active subscription for GitHub Copilot is required for either your personal GitHub account or a GitHub account managed by an organization or enterprise. You can set up a GitHub Copilot Free account or sign up for a subscription to GitHub Copilot Pro trial with a one-time 30-day trial.  For learning, the Copilot Free option with usage limits should be sufficient.
 
-  -   Awareness of the GitHub Copilot free trial conditions. If you choose the free trial offer for GitHub Copilot, a form of payment is requested at sign-up. Charges aren't applied until the trial is over, unless you cancel before the conclusion of the 30-day period.
+  -   Awareness of the GitHub Copilot free trial conditions: if you choose the free trial offer for GitHub Copilot, a form of payment is requested at sign-up. Charges aren't applied until the trial is over, unless you cancel before the conclusion of the 30-day period.
 iconUrl: /training/achievements/generic-badge.svg
 levels:
 - intermediate
@@ -51,4 +51,4 @@ units:
 - learn.wwl.get-started-github-copilot.knowledge-check
 - learn.wwl.get-started-github-copilot.summary
 badge:
-  uid: learn.wwl.get-started-github-copilot.badge
+  uid: learn.wwl.get-started-github-copilot.badge