# 332 Learning Paths 78db7b1e > Learning Paths - Skill: `tools-only/332-learning-paths-78db7b1e` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/332-learning-paths-78db7b1e` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/332-learning-paths-78db7b1e/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Productivity - Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only) - Updated: 2026-09-22 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/332-learning-paths-78db7b1e --- # Learning Paths > **Version 3.7.8** | [Changelog](../../VERSION.md) > > **From zero to productive in 30 minutes.** This comprehensive guide covers setup, your first scenario, > exploration paths, and mastery. > > ⚡ **In a hurry?** Use [Quick Start](quickstart.md) for 10-minute setup + first demo. --- ## The Journey at a Glance ```mermaid %%{init: {'theme':'neutral'}}%% flowchart LR A["1️⃣ Setup
15 min"] --> B["2️⃣ First Scenario
30 min"] B --> C["3️⃣ Explore
Your pace"] C --> D["4️⃣ Master
Ongoing"] style A fill:#e3f2fd,stroke:#1976d2 style B fill:#e8f5e9,stroke:#388e3c style C fill:#fff3e0,stroke:#f57c00 style D fill:#fce4ec,stroke:#c2185b ``` | Phase | What You'll Do | Time | | ------------------ | -------------------------------------------- | --------- | | **Setup** | Clone repo, open Dev Container, verify tools | 15 min | | **First Scenario** | Complete S01 Bicep Baseline | 30 min | | **Explore** | Try scenarios matching your role | 2-4 hours | | **Master** | Agentic Workflow, Coding Agent | Ongoing | --- ## Phase 1: Setup (15 minutes) ### Step 1.1: Prerequisites Check Before you begin, ensure you have: | Requirement | How to Verify | Get It | | -------------------------- | --------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | | **GitHub account** | Can you log in to github.com? | [Sign up](https://github.com/signup) | | **GitHub Copilot license** | Check github.com/settings/copilot | [Get Copilot](https://github.com/features/copilot) | | **VS Code** | `code --version` in terminal | [Download](https://code.visualstudio.com/) | | **Docker Desktop** | Docker icon in system tray | [Download](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/) | ### Step 1.2: Clone and Open ```bash # Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/jonathan-vella/azure-agentic-infraops.git # Open in VS Code code azure-agentic-infraops ``` ### Step 1.3: Open in Dev Container 1. Press `F1` (or `Ctrl+Shift+P` / `Cmd+Shift+P`) 2. Type: `Dev Containers: Reopen in Container` 3. Press Enter and wait 3-5 minutes **What happens:** The Dev Container installs all tools automatically: - Azure CLI + Bicep CLI - Terraform + tfsec + Checkov - PowerShell 7 - 25+ VS Code extensions ### Step 1.4: Verify Your Setup Once the container is ready, run: ```bash # Verify tools are installed az --version && bicep --version && terraform --version && pwsh --version ``` ✅ **You're ready!** All tools are configured. --- ## Phase 2: First Scenario (30 minutes) ### Your First Win: S01 Bicep Baseline **Goal:** Deploy a hub-spoke network to Azure using Copilot-assisted Bicep. **Why this scenario?** - Teaches fundamentals without overwhelming complexity - Real infrastructure you can see in Azure Portal - Immediate time savings you can measure ### Step 2.1: Navigate to the Scenario ``` scenarios/ └── S01-bicep-baseline/ ├── README.md ← Start here ├── DEMO-SCRIPT.md ← Step-by-step walkthrough └── solution/ ← Reference if you get stuck ``` ### Step 2.2: Follow the Demo Script Open `scenarios/S01-bicep-baseline/DEMO-SCRIPT.md` and follow along: 1. **Meet Elena** - Understand the character and challenge 2. **Discovery prompts** - Ask Copilot about Azure networking 3. **Build infrastructure** - Create VNet, subnets, NSGs with Copilot 4. **Deploy** - Push to Azure and verify ### Step 2.3: Celebrate Your Win 🎉 After completing S01, you've: - ✅ Used Copilot Chat for infrastructure questions - ✅ Generated Bicep code with AI assistance - ✅ Deployed real Azure resources - ✅ Experienced 70-80% time savings firsthand --- ## Phase 3: Explore (Your Pace) ### Choose Your Path Based on your role and interests, follow one of these learning paths: #### Path A: Infrastructure Fundamentals _Best for: IT Pros new to Infrastructure as Code_ ``` S01 Bicep Baseline (30 min) ↓ S03 Documentation Generation (20 min) ↓ S04 Service Validation (30 min) ``` **Total time:** ~80 minutes **What you'll learn:** - Bicep/IaC fundamentals - Auto-generating documentation - Compliance validation --- #### Path B: Agentic Workflow _Best for: Teams wanting AI-assisted infrastructure development_ ``` S01 Bicep Baseline (30 min) ↓ S02 Agentic Workflow (45 min) ↓ S08 Coding Agent (30 min) ``` **Total time:** ~105 minutes **What you'll learn:** - Azure-native Bicep patterns - Multi-agent orchestration - Autonomous implementation with Coding Agent --- #### Path C: Operations & Troubleshooting _Best for: DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineers_ ``` S04 Service Validation (30 min) ↓ S05 Troubleshooting (25 min) ↓ S06 SBOM Generator (20 min) ``` **Total time:** ~75 minutes **What you'll learn:** - Automated compliance checking - AI-assisted diagnostics - Security scanning and SBOM --- #### Path D: Advanced Automation _Best for: Senior architects, automation engineers_ ``` S02 Agentic Workflow (45 min) ↓ S07 Diagrams as Code (20 min) ↓ S08 Coding Agent (30 min) ``` **Total time:** ~95 minutes **What you'll learn:** - Multi-agent orchestration - Diagram automation - Async implementation with Coding Agent --- ## Phase 4: Master (Ongoing) ### The Agentic Workflow This is the advanced workflow that delivers **96% time savings** on complex projects. ```mermaid %%{init: {'theme':'neutral'}}%% flowchart LR A["Project Planner"] --> B["ADR Generator"] B --> C["Azure Architect"] C --> D["Bicep Planner"] D --> E["Bicep Implement"] style A fill:#e3f2fd,stroke:#1976d2 style B fill:#f3e5f5,stroke:#7b1fa2 style C fill:#e8f5e9,stroke:#388e3c style D fill:#fff3e0,stroke:#f57c00 style E fill:#fce4ec,stroke:#c2185b ``` **Workflow Components:** | Agent | Type | Access | | ----------------- | ------ | --------------------------------------- | | **Requirements** | Custom | Select from agent picker (`Ctrl+Alt+I`) | | **adr_generator** | Custom | Select from agent picker | | **architect** | Custom | Select from agent picker | | **bicep-plan** | Custom | Select from agent picker | | **bicep-code** | Custom | Select from agent picker | > **Note**: This repository uses a custom **Requirements** agent (`requirements.agent.md`) > specifically designed for Azure infrastructure requirements gathering. VS Code also has a > built-in "Plan" agent for general planning tasks. **How to use:** 1. **Start with Requirements Agent** - Select from agent picker (`Ctrl+Alt+I`) 2. **Describe your project** - e.g., "HIPAA-compliant patient portal" 3. **Follow agent handoffs** - Each agent suggests the next step via buttons 4. **Review outputs** - Plan files, ADRs, architecture docs, Bicep code 📖 **Full guide:** [S02 Agentic Workflow](../../scenarios/S02-agentic-workflow/) ### GitHub Copilot Coding Agent Delegate entire GitHub Issues to Copilot for autonomous implementation. **Requirements:** - GitHub Copilot Business or Enterprise - Coding Agent enabled by org admin **How it works:** 1. Create a well-written GitHub Issue 2. Assign to Copilot 3. Copilot analyzes codebase and implements 4. Review the PR Copilot creates 📖 **Full guide:** [S08 Coding Agent](../../scenarios/S08-coding-agent/) --- ## Quick Reference ### Key Resources | Resource | Location | Purpose | | ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- | | **Prerequisites** | [docs/getting-started/prerequisites.md](prerequisites.md) | Tool requirements | | **Model Selection** | [docs/guides/copilot-model-selection.md](copilot-model-selection.md) | Choose the right AI model | | **Scenarios** | [scenarios/](../../scenarios/) | Hands-on learning | | **Demo Script** | [S01 Demo Script](../../scenarios/S01-bicep-baseline/DEMO-SCRIPT.md) | Presenter guide | | **ROI Calculator** | [docs/presenter/roi-calculator.md](../presenter/roi-calculator.md) | Calculate savings | ### Common Commands ```bash # Validate Bicep bicep build main.bicep && bicep lint main.bicep # Validate Terraform terraform init && terraform validate && tfsec . # Deploy to Azure az deployment group create --resource-group rg-demo --template-file main.bicep # Run PowerShell validation pwsh -File validation/validate.ps1 ``` ### Agent Quick Access | Agent | Type | Access | Use For | | --------------- | ------ | --------------------------- | ------------------- | | `plan` | Custom | Agent picker (`Ctrl+Alt+I`) | Multi-step planning | | `adr_generator` | Custom | Agent picker | Document decisions | | `architect` | Custom | Agent picker | WAF assessment | | `bicep-plan` | Custom | Agent picker | Module design | | `bicep-code` | Custom | Agent picker | Code generation | > 📖 **Custom Agents Documentation:** [VS Code Custom Agents](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/customization/custom-agents) --- ## Troubleshooting ### Quick Fixes | Issue | Solution | | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Dev Container won't start | Check Docker running, `F1` → "Rebuild Container" | | Copilot not responding | Check [github.com/settings/copilot](https://github.com/settings/copilot), re-sign in | | Response hit length limit | Break request into smaller prompts | | Azure deployment fails | Run `az login` then `az account set --subscription "Name"` | | Agent not appearing | `Ctrl+Shift+P` → "Reload Window" | 📖 **Full troubleshooting guide:** [troubleshooting.md](troubleshooting.md) Covers: Dev Container issues, Copilot problems, Azure deployment errors, custom agents, network/proxy issues, and a complete error message reference. --- ## What's Next? After completing this guide, you can: 1. **Run demos for your team** - Use [S01 Demo Script](../../scenarios/S01-bicep-baseline/DEMO-SCRIPT.md) 2. **Pitch to leadership** - Use [Executive Pitch](../presenter/executive-pitch.md) 3. **Start a pilot** - Use [Pilot Success Checklist](../presenter/pilot-success-checklist.md) 4. **Calculate ROI** - Use [ROI Calculator](../presenter/roi-calculator.md) --- ## Document Info | | | | -------------- | ------------------------------------ | | **Created** | November 2025 | | **Purpose** | End-to-end onboarding guide | | **Time** | 15 min setup + 30 min first scenario | | **Maintainer** | Repository maintainers |