Updates wording and time estimates

Author: DanWahlin

00-quick-start/README.md

@@ -10,15 +10,14 @@ By the end of this chapter, you'll have:
 - Signed in with your GitHub account
 - Verified it works with a simple test
 
-> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~25 minutes (10 min reading + 15 min hands-on)
+> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~10 minutes (5 min reading + 5 min hands-on)
 
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 ## ✅ Prerequisites
 
 - **GitHub Account** with Copilot access. [See subscription options](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans). Students/Teachers can access Copilot Pro for [free via GitHub Education](https://education.github.com/pack).
 - **Terminal basics**: Comfortable with commands like `cd` and `ls`
-- **[Python 3.10+](https://www.python.org/downloads/)**: Used to run the sample book app used throughout this course. If you don't have Python, the Codespaces option below includes it pre-installed.
 
 ### What "Copilot Access" Means
 
@@ -52,6 +51,8 @@ If you don't want to install any of the prerequisites, you can use GitHub Codesp
 
 > 💡 **Not sure which to pick?** Use `npm` if you have Node.js installed. Otherwise, choose the option that matches your system.
 
+> 💡 **Python required for demos**: The course uses a Python sample app. If you're working locally, install [Python 3.10+](https://www.python.org/downloads/) before starting the demos.
+
 Choose the method that works for your system:
 
 ### All Platforms (npm)

01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to:
 - Choose the right mode (Interactive, Plan, or Programmatic) for any task
 - Use slash commands to control your sessions
 
-> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~50 minutes (20 min reading + 30 min hands-on)
+> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~45 minutes (15 min reading + 30 min hands-on)
 
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03-development-workflows/README.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to:
 - Generate tests automatically
 - Integrate Copilot CLI with your git workflow
 
-> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~55 minutes (20 min reading + 35 min hands-on)
+> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~60 minutes (15 min reading + 45 min hands-on)
 
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04-agents-custom-instructions/README.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to:
 - Switch between agents using `/agent` and `--agent`
 - Write custom instruction files for project-specific standards
 
-> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~60 minutes (25 min reading + 35 min hands-on)
+> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~55 minutes (20 min reading + 35 min hands-on)
 
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05-skills/README.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to:
 - Use community skills from shared repositories
 - Know when to use skills vs agents vs MCP
 
-> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~60 minutes (25 min reading + 35 min hands-on)
+> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~55 minutes (20 min reading + 35 min hands-on)
 
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06-mcp-servers/README.md

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to:
 - Use MCP-powered workflows with the book app project
 - Know when and how to build a custom MCP server (optional)
 
-> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~45 minutes (20 min reading + 25 min hands-on). GitHub MCP works out of the box; configuring additional servers takes ~10-15 minutes.
+> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~50 minutes (15 min reading + 35 min hands-on)
 
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07-putting-it-together/README.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to:
 - Set up basic automation with hooks
 - Apply best practices for professional development
 
-> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~90 minutes (25 min reading + 65 min hands-on)
+> ⏱️ **Estimated Time**: ~75 minutes (15 min reading + 60 min hands-on)
 
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README.md

@@ -35,8 +35,7 @@ Before starting, ensure you have:
 
 - **GitHub account**: [Create one free](https://github.com/signup)<br>
 - **GitHub Copilot access**: [Free offering](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans), [Monthly subscription](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans), or [Free for students/teachers](https://education.github.com/pack)<br>
-- **Terminal basics**: Comfortable with `cd`, `ls`, running commands<br>
-- **Python 3.10+**: For running the sample book app (pre-installed in Codespaces)
+- **Terminal basics**: Comfortable with `cd`, `ls`, running commands
 
 ## 🤖 Understanding the GitHub Copilot Family