Copilot Dev Camp Lab Author

Copilot Dev Camp Lab Author

Purpose

Author a new lab file for Copilot Dev Camp, with the right structure and writing style, and place it in the correct docs path.

Required Inputs

Collect all required values before creating the lab:

• Target subfolder under docs/pages.
• Lab number.
• Lab unique code.
• Lab title.
• Knowledge-base URLs (web sites/pages to use for grounded content).
• Badge suggestions (badgeId, badgeName) for cc-award.

If the target subfolder is missing, ask for it.

If the lab number is missing, ask for it.

If knowledge-base URLs are missing, ask for them before drafting content.

File Placement Rules

• Create the file only under docs/pages/<subfolder>/.
• Use markdown file extension .md.
• Suggested naming pattern: <lab-number>-<slug>.md.
• If file already exists, ask whether to pick a new number/slug or update existing content.

Frontmatter Requirements

Every lab markdown file must begin with YAML frontmatter containing the following fields:

---
code: <lab-unique-code>
title: <lab-title>
description: <brief-description-of-lab>
tags: [tag1, tag2, tag3]
level: <100|200|300|400|500>
time: <time-to-complete-in-minutes>
badge: <badge-code>
products: [product1, product2]
created-date: <YYYY-MM-DD>
last-edited-date: <YYYY-MM-DD>
---

Frontmatter Field Definitions

• code: Unique identifier for the lab (e.g., WIQ01).
• title: Lab title matching the lab title in content.
• description: 1-2 sentence summary of what students will learn (infer the value from the lab content, once created).
• tags: Comma-separated list (ask user) converted to YAML list. Examples: agents, copilot, m365.
• level: Difficulty level: 100 (beginner), 200 (intermediate), 300 (advanced), 400 (expert), 500 (professional).
• time: Estimated time in minutes to complete the lab (infer the value based on the length of the content, once created).
• badge: The badge code issued upon lab completion (e.g., WorkIQ-Expert).
• products: Comma-separated list (ask user) converted to YAML list. Examples: Teams, Copilot, SharePoint, Work IQ.
• created-date: Lab creation date in YYYY-MM-DD format.
• last-edited-date: Most recent edit date in YYYY-MM-DD format.

Authoring Constraints

• Every lab must have a unique code and title.
• Every lab file must include YAML frontmatter with all required fields.
• Use no more than 4-5 exercises total.
• Each exercise must have no more than 5-6 steps.
• Keep steps concise; fewer is preferred when pedagogically valid.
• All links to external sites must include the {target=_blank} attribute so they open in a new tab. Example: Link text{target=_blank}.

Writing Style And Structure

Use this style in all generated labs:

• Instructional and practical, focused on outcomes.
• Clear progression from context to hands-on steps.
• Short paragraphs and concrete actions.
• Enterprise-aware language: prerequisites, validation, and expected outcomes.
• Each exercise should end with a visible checkpoint step component.

Use this baseline structure:

• Lab title and short intro.
• Scenario.
• Lab objectives.
• Exercises with numbered steps.
• Completion section.
• Visitor stats image.
• cc-next component.
• One or more cc-award components.

Mandatory Markup

A) Lab Title Heading

Immediately after the YAML frontmatter (first line of markdown content), always add a level-1 heading with the lab code and title in this format:

# Lab <code> - <title>

Example:

# Lab WIQ02 - Work IQ A2A Protocol

B) Video placeholder near top (commented out)

Always add this placeholder block near the top of the lab, after the title:

<!--
<div class="lab-intro-video">
    <div style="flex: 1; min-width: 0;">
        <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/<VIDEO_ID>" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen style="width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9;">
        </iframe>
        <div>Get a quick overview of the lab in this video.</div>
    </div>
</div>
-->

C) End each step with cc-end-step

C) End each step with cc-end-step

At the end of every step, add:

<cc-end-step lab="<lab-code>" exercise="<exercise-number>" step="<step-number>" />

Values must match the current lab code, exercise index, and step index.

D) Add cc-next at lab end

Always include:

<cc-next />

E) Visitor stats image before awards

Always include, before awards:

<img src="https://m365-visitor-stats.azurewebsites.net/copilot-camp/<section>/<lab-id>" />

F) One or more awards

Always include one or more awards and ask the developer for suitable badges if missing:

<cc-award badgeId="<BadgeId>" badgeName="<Badge Name>" />

G) Image placeholders where useful

When a step needs a screenshot, add placeholders:

![TODO: replace with screenshot description](../../assets/images/<folder>/<image>.png)

Use the alternate text of the image to suggest to the lab author the image content to capture. The image path should be relative to the lab file.

Behavior Contract

When this skill is triggered:

• Ask for any missing required inputs.
• Confirm target file path under docs/pages/<subfolder>/.
• Confirm lab number and lab code.
• Ask for knowledge-base URL list.
• Ask which badges to add.
• Collect frontmatter information:
• Prompt for lab title and description.
• Ask for tags (comma-separated) and convert to YAML list.
• Ask for difficulty level (100–500).
• Ask for estimated time to completion (in minutes).
• Ask for badge code.
• Ask for products (comma-separated) and convert to YAML list.
• Record created-date and last-edited-date (use current date if not provided).
• Generate the complete lab markdown with YAML frontmatter and required components.

Do not skip questions when required inputs are missing.

Generation Checklist

Before finalizing:

• YAML frontmatter is present at the top of the file with all required fields.
• Lab title heading (format: # Lab <code> - <title>) is present immediately after frontmatter.
• Frontmatter values match the collected user inputs (code, title, description, tags, level, time, badge, products).
• created-date and last-edited-date are in YYYY-MM-DD format.
• File path is under docs/pages/<subfolder>/.
• Exercise count is within limits.
• Step count per exercise is within limits.
• Every step ends with cc-end-step.
• cc-next is present.
• Visitor stats image is present before awards.
• At least one cc-award exists.
• Knowledge-base URLs were requested from developer.
• All links to external sites use the {target=_blank} attribute.