Join the GitHub Challenge - Microsoft Build Edition!

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The largest developer event of the year – Microsoft Build – is coming up and we are thrilled to announce the GitHub Challenge as part of the Microsoft Learn Challenge | Build Edition! Registrations are open – register NOW!

The GitHub Challenge is a 30-day learning adventure on Microsoft Learn! It’s completely free, super fun, with dynamic exercises. Dive in to master GitHub Copilot! Plus, you’ll create interesting adventures with Python and JavaScript while using GitHub Codespaces and create real-world projects with GitHub Copilot —just in time for Microsoft Build! This challenge starts on May 21^st and ends on June 21^st 2024.

As the world evolves, we want to help you grow and upgrade your skills! Get ready to level up with our exciting challenge. We’ve crafted this learning experience to boost your AI knowledge and turn you into a GitHub Copilot master!”

The GitHub Challenge on Microsoft Learn is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can learn at your own pace and when it is convenient for you.

After you complete this challenge before June 21^st 2024, you will obtain a special and unique digital badge on your Microsoft Learn profile for completing this learning experience. This badge is exclusively available during this event, which is part of Microsoft Build— our largest developer event of the year.

Another exciting piece of news is that you can showcase your badge on LinkedIn! This way, you’ll be able to share your learning experiences with everyone during #MSBuild

Why GitHub and GitHub Copilot?

GitHub is your home platform where you can collaborate with teammates, fork projects, publish your own software, and share your work with the world! But wait, there’s more! Enter the new era of developer productivity with GitHub Copilot—it will help you to focus on what truly matters: your code.

GitHub Copilot is the world’s most widely adopted AI developer tool. It helps to maximize developer happiness, increases developers’ productivity and accelerates software development. Whether you’re starting out or you’re an experienced developer: it’s super important to know and understand GitHub. It is one of the most requested platforms in tech companies worldwide!

Here are 8 reasons why you should take this opportunity:

1. Quick skill acquisition: master GitHub Copilot capabilities with fun projects!
2. Expand your expertise: gain proficiency in AI-powered coding assistance.
3. Stay ahead in the tech world by learning cutting-edge tools.
4. Boost your profile: showcase your badge on your social media such as LinkedIn for professional recognition.
5. Networking opportunities: connect with industry peers with these experience on LinkedIn and here in the comment section!
6. Free access! Take advantage of this curated experience and opportunity to learn at no cost.
7. Hands-on experience: gain practical coding experience in a supportive learning environment.
8. Career advancement: increase your employability and stand out to potential employers with GitHub tools expertise.

5 Reasons to learn GitHub and GitHub Copilot:

1. Improve Collaboration: GitHub facilitates seamless teamwork and project management.
2. Version Control: Git/GitHub ensures organized code history and easy collaboration.
3. Industry standard: GitHub proficiency boost employability and credibility.
4. Efficiency: GitHub Copilot accelerates coding with AI-powered suggestions.
5. Innovation: GitHub Copilot free up time for developers to focus on creativity and problem-solving.

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge AI technology, build new skills, and earn a badge by completing one of these unique, AI-focused collections. Each challenge offers a variety of resources to help you succeed, including interactive Microsoft Learn community events, live and recorded learning sessions delivered by experts, and training assets. The challenge is on June 21, 2024, taking this unique time opportunity! Register here now: aka.ms/MSBuildChallenge

If you are passionate about AI, Data Engineering, Power Platform or Microsoft 365 discover and join the amazing learning experiences we have built just for you!

• Learn more about Azure AI with aka.ms/MSBuildChallenge/AzureAI 
• Learn more about Data Engineering with Microsoft Fabric: aka.ms/MSBuildChallenge/fabric 
• Learn more about Power Platform: aka.ms/MSBuildChallenge/power-platform 
• Learn more about Microsoft 365: aka.ms/MSBuildChallenge/m365 

Join the conversation! Share your journey with us in the comments below. We would love to learn about your experience with the challenge, your future plans, and whether you’re a student, developer, entrepreneur, or all of the above!

If you've used GitHub Copilot before, please let us know in the comments about your experience and even if it's the first time you've heard about GitHub! We'd love to hear your favorite/funny stories from the times you've coded with GitHub Copilot!

Don't forget to share your progress and badge on LinkedIn or X (Twitter) using the hashtag #MSBuild!

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Get ready to put your GitHub Challenge knowledge to the test! We’re thrilled to announce our 4 Learn Live sessions in both English and Spanish, launching this summer in June. These we will help you prepare for the GitHub Foundations Certification. Registrations are open! aka.ms/GetCertifiedwithGitHub

And guess what? If you’ve registered for these sessions, there will be exciting surprises waiting just for you! Stay tuned right here on our blog, we’ll share all the amazing details very soon!