Tracy Lee

 Jared Rhodes

Jerome Hardaway

A.D. Slaton

VS Code Dev Days | Atlanta

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Unlock the power of VS Code + GitHub Copilot in this AI coding event with sessions to learn how to level up your dev workflow! ✨

Microsoft

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to unlock the full potential of VS Code and GitHub Copilot and elevate your coding experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this session will introduce you to AI-assisted development workflows, helping you write better code, faster. <blockquote>💡 Get Started: Download <a href="https://code.visualstudio.com/" title="https://code.visualstudio.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">VS Code</a> and activate your <a href="https://aka.ms/Copilot-Free/y" title="https://aka.ms/Copilot-Free/y" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">free GitHub Copilot account for VS Code</a> to be ready for all the hands-on exercises. </blockquote>💻 Bring your laptop! This interactive session requires your own device so you can practice new techniques in real time. <h2>📅 Event Agenda</h2>5:30 pm – Check-in &amp; Networking Meet fellow developers and get ready for an exciting session.6:00 pm – Welcome &amp; Introduction Kick off the event with an overview of the activities.6:10 pm – Session: Essential Techniques for GitHub Copilot in VS Code: Jared Rhodes, MVP. Master the fundamentals of GitHub and explore how to leverage this tool like a pro.6:45 pm – From Frameworks to Leadership: Building AI That Sticks: Tracy Lee, CEO at This Dot Labs. This session focuses on the fundamentals organizations often miss when adopting AI. We’ll begin with what’s most important—getting the basics right—then walk through frameworks and methodologies that support sustainable development. From there, we’ll explore the difference between leadership and management in AI work, and how leaders can enable real change within their organizations. Finally, we’ll highlight the critical role of maintaining context, both in systems and in teams, as the foundation for long-term AI success.7:00 pm – AI in Practice: How Engineering Teams Move from Beginner to Advanced: A.D. Slaton, VP of Engineering at This Dot Labs. AI is becoming a core part of the software development lifecycle, and engineering teams need a clear path to integrate it effectively. This session outlines that path: start by mastering the fundamentals of context, move into spec-driven development to ensure alignment and reliability, and advance toward orchestrating subagents for complex, collaborative workflows. Attendees will gain a practical framework for progressing from beginner to advanced AI practices—building systems that are not just experimental, but engineered for real impact.7:30 pm –Session: Automate Your Dev Workflow with GitHub Copilot Agents: Jerome Hardaway, Executive Director at VetsWhoCode. Discover how GitHub Copilot functions as an AI agent in real-world development workflows—planning and executing complex tasks, boosting team productivity, and accelerating software development with practical examples that show measurable impact beyond autocomplete.8:15– Closing &amp; Next Steps Wrap up the session and leave time for networking. REFACTR.TECH and Modern Web ATL Event <h2>📜 Code of Conduct</h2>We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Please review our <a href="https://www.refactr.tech/code-of-conduct/" title="https://www.refactr.tech/code-of-conduct/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Code of Conduct </a>before attending. <h2>📍 How to Get There</h2>🔒Security: Guests will need to bring a government issued photo ID to receive a pre-printed badge upon arrival.📌 Event Location:Atlantic Yards – 200 17th Street NW Atlanta, GA 30363South Building - MPR 2.2D (2nd Floor)Enter at the South Lobby entrance.🚉 Nearest Public Transport: <a href="https://itsmarta.com/arts-center.aspx" title="https://itsmarta.com/arts-center.aspx" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Arts Center MARTA</a> station🅿️ Parking Options: Parking Entrance on Fowler Street and Motor Court Everyone participating in the REFACTR.TECH conference, events and Discord/Slack community—including, but not limited to attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at REFACTR.TECH, are required to agree to the following <a href="http:" title="http:" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">code of conduct</a>. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event.

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