CIAOPS AI Dojo 002 – Vibe Coding with VS Code: Automate Smarter with PowerShell

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Following the success of our first session, https://blog.ciaops.com/2025/06/25/introducing-the-ciaops-ai-dojo-empowering-everyone-to-harness-the-power-of-ai/, we’re thrilled to announce the next instalment in the CIAOPS AI Dojo series.

What’s This Session About?

In Session 2, we dive into the world of Vibe Coding—a dynamic, intuitive approach to scripting that blends creativity with automation. Using Visual Studio Code and PowerShell, we’ll show you how to save hours every day by automating repetitive tasks and streamlining your workflows.

Whether you’re a seasoned IT pro or just getting started with automation, this session will equip you with practical tools and techniques to boost your productivity.

What You’ll Learn

  • What is Vibe Coding?
    Discover how this mindset transforms the way you write and think about code.
  • Setting Up for Success
    Learn how to configure Visual Studio Code for PowerShell scripting, including must-have extensions and productivity boosters.
  • Real-World Automation with PowerShell
    See how to automate everyday tasks—like file management, reporting, and system checks—with clean, reusable scripts.
  • AI-Powered Coding
    Explore how tools like GitHub Copilot can supercharge your scripting with intelligent suggestions and completions.
  • Time-Saving Tips & Tricks
    Get insider advice on debugging, testing, and maintaining your scripts like a pro.

Who Should Attend?

This session is perfect for:

  • IT administrators and support staff
  • DevOps engineers
  • Microsoft 365 and Azure professionals
  • Anyone looking to automate their daily grind

Save the Date

️ Date: Friday the 25th of July

Time: 9:30 AM Sydney AU time

Location: Online (link will be provided upon registration)

Cost: $80 per attendee (free for Dojo subscribers)

Register Now

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up your automation game with all these benefits:

✅ 1. Immediate Time Savings

Attendees will learn how to automate repetitive daily tasks using PowerShell in Visual Studio Code. This means:

  • Automating file management, reporting, and system monitoring
  • Reducing manual effort and human error
  • Saving hours each week that can be redirected to higher-value work

⚙️ 2. Hands-On Skill Building

This isn’t just theory. The session includes:

  • Live demonstrations of real-world scripts
  • Step-by-step guidance on setting up and optimising VS Code for scripting
  • Practical examples attendees can adapt and use immediately

3. AI-Enhanced Productivity

Participants will discover how to:

  • Use GitHub Copilot and other AI tools to write, debug, and optimise scripts faster
  • Integrate AI into their automation workflows for smarter, context-aware scripting

4. Reusable Templates & Best Practices

Attendees will walk away with:

  • Reusable PowerShell script templates
  • Tips for modular, maintainable code
  • A toolkit of extensions and shortcuts to boost efficiency in VS Code

CIAOPS Need to Know Microsoft 365 Webinar – July

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Join me for the free monthly CIAOPS Need to Know webinar. Along with all the Microsoft Cloud news we’ll be taking a look at how I personally use Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Shortly after registering you should receive an automated email from Microsoft Teams confirming your registration, including all the event details as well as a calendar invite.

You can register for the regular monthly webinar here:

July Webinar Registrations

(If you are having issues with the above link copy and paste – https://bit.ly/n2k2507)

The details are:

CIAOPS Need to Know Webinar – July 2025
Friday 25th of July 2025
11.00am – 12.00am Sydney Time

All sessions are recorded and posted to the CIAOPS Academy.

The CIAOPS Need to Know Webinars are free to attend but if you want to receive the recording of the session you need to sign up as a CIAOPS patron which you can do here:

http://www.ciaopspatron.com

or purchase them individually at:

http://www.ciaopsacademy.com/

Also feel free at any stage to email me directly via director@ciaops.com with your webinar topic suggestions.

I’d also appreciate you sharing information about this webinar with anyone you feel may benefit from the session and I look forward to seeing you there.

CIAOPS Need to Know Microsoft 365 Webinar – June

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Join me for the free monthly CIAOPS Need to Know webinar. Along with all the Microsoft Cloud news we’ll be taking a look at Microsoft Teams.

Shortly after registering you should receive an automated email from Microsoft Teams confirming your registration, including all the event details as well as a calendar invite.

You can register for the regular monthly webinar here:

June Webinar Registrations

(If you are having issues with the above link copy and paste – https://bit.ly/n2k2506)

The details are:

CIAOPS Need to Know Webinar – June 2025
Friday 27th of June 2025
11.00am – 12.00am Sydney Time

All sessions are recorded and posted to the CIAOPS Academy.

The CIAOPS Need to Know Webinars are free to attend but if you want to receive the recording of the session you need to sign up as a CIAOPS patron which you can do here:

http://www.ciaopspatron.com

or purchase them individually at:

http://www.ciaopsacademy.com/

Also feel free at any stage to email me directly via director@ciaops.com with your webinar topic suggestions.

I’d also appreciate you sharing information about this webinar with anyone you feel may benefit from the session and I look forward to seeing you there.

CIAOPS Need to Know Microsoft 365 Webinar – May

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Join me for the free monthly CIAOPS Need to Know webinar. Along with all the Microsoft Cloud news we’ll be taking a look at OneDrive for BUsiness in Microsoft 365.

Shortly after registering you should receive an automated email from Microsoft Teams confirming your registration, including all the event details as well as a calendar invite.

You can register for the regular monthly webinar here:

May Webinar Registrations

(If you are having issues with the above link copy and paste – https://bit.ly/n2k2505)

The details are:

CIAOPS Need to Know Webinar – May 2025
Tuesday 27th of May 2025
11.00am – 12.00am Sydney Time

All sessions are recorded and posted to the CIAOPS Academy.

The CIAOPS Need to Know Webinars are free to attend but if you want to receive the recording of the session you need to sign up as a CIAOPS patron which you can do here:

http://www.ciaopspatron.com

or purchase them individually at:

http://www.ciaopsacademy.com/

Also feel free at any stage to email me directly via director@ciaops.com with your webinar topic suggestions.

I’d also appreciate you sharing information about this webinar with anyone you feel may benefit from the session and I look forward to seeing you there.

CIAOPS Need to Know Microsoft 365 Webinar – April

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Join me for the free monthly CIAOPS Need to Know webinar. Along with all the Microsoft Cloud news we’ll be taking a look at AI Agents in Microsoft 365.

Shortly after registering you should receive an automated email from Microsoft Teams confirming your registration, including all the event details as well as a calendar invite.

You can register for the regular monthly webinar here:

April Webinar Registrations

(If you are having issues with the above link copy and paste – https://bit.ly/n2k2504)

The details are:

CIAOPS Need to Know Webinar – April 2025
Wednesday 23rd of April 2025
11.00am – 12.00am Sydney Time

All sessions are recorded and posted to the CIAOPS Academy.

The CIAOPS Need to Know Webinars are free to attend but if you want to receive the recording of the session you need to sign up as a CIAOPS patron which you can do here:

http://www.ciaopspatron.com

or purchase them individually at:

http://www.ciaopsacademy.com/

Also feel free at any stage to email me directly via director@ciaops.com with your webinar topic suggestions.

I’d also appreciate you sharing information about this webinar with anyone you feel may benefit from the session and I look forward to seeing you there.