# Introduction to GitHub Codespaces Welcome to the exciting world of GitHub Codespaces, your cloud based coding resource. In this module, we'll delve into the realm of instant, cloud-based development environments, revolutionizing the way you approach coding. GitHub Codespaces provides a seamlessly integrated experience, offering a container equipped with the essential languages, tools, and utilities for development. Throughout this learning journey, we will embark on a discovery of the Codespaces lifecycle and processes. Uncover the power to tailor your Codespace setup to suit your unique preferences and requirements. To solidify your understanding, we'll cap off the module with a hands-on exercise, allowing you to flex your coding muscles within the GitHub Codespaces environment. Imagine a fully configured development environment at your fingertips, accessible from any computer with an internet connection. GitHub Codespaces opens the door to a new era of collaborative and flexible coding. Let's dive in and unlock the full potential of cloud-based development with GitHub Codespaces!

• Who this is for: Developers, DevOps Engineers, Engineering Managers, Product Managers.
• What you'll learn: How to create a codespace, push code from a codespace, select a custom image, and customize a codespace.
• What you'll build: A codespace with devcontainer.json files, customizations, and personalizations.
• Prerequisites: You'll need to know the following:
• Use of Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio Code Docs.
• Understanding of GitHub use or completion of the previous module Introduction to GitHub.
• Timing: This course can be completed in less than an hour.

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

1. Describe GitHub Codespaces.
2. Explain the GitHub Codespace lifecycle and how to perform each step.
3. Define the different customizations you can personalize with GitHub Codespaces.

Prerequisite reading:

• Code with GitHub Codespaces
• What is GitHub Codespaces? (Video playlist below)
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How to start this course

1. Right-click Start course and open the link in a new tab.
2. In the new tab, most of the prompts will automatically fill in for you.
3. For owner, choose your personal account or an organization to host the repository.
4. We recommend creating a public repository, as private repositories will use Actions minutes.
5. Scroll down and click the Create repository button at the bottom of the form.
6. After your new repository is created, wait about 20 seconds, then refresh the page. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the new repository's README.