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= AI Tools =

== 1. ChatGPT ==

Use ChatGPT to brainstorm and debug ideas before you write code. Keep prompts specific and include short code or error snippets so the model can reason about the exact issue.

=== Setup ===

Create or sign in to your ChatGPT account.

For coding help, paste a minimal reproducible snippet and the exact error output.

== 2. GitHub Copilot in VS Code  ==

This explains how to install and use '''GitHub Copilot''' 
=== Prerequisites ===

'''VS Code''' installed locally

Working SSH access to your EC2 instance

A GitHub account with '''Copilot Pro''' access

: '''Tip:''' WashU students can get Copilot Pro through the '''GitHub Student Developer Pack'''. See ''Get Copilot Pro via Education Pack'' below.

=== Install GitHub Copilot Locally ===

Open VS Code on your local machine.
Open '''Extensions'''.
Search '''GitHub Copilot''' and click '''Install'''.
Sign in with your GitHub account if prompted.

: You should see the Copilot icon in the status bar.

=== Get Copilot Pro via the Education Pack ===

Go to https://education.github.com and sign in with your school email.
Apply for the '''GitHub Student Developer Pack''' if you haven’t already.
After approval, open your GitHub '''Settings → Billing & plans → Copilot'''.
Activate '''Copilot Pro (Student)'''.
In VS Code, ensure you are signed in to the same GitHub account.