Nisal Gunawardhana

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Cute GitHub swags 😍🥰

GitHub Copilot CLI – 101 Learn how to use GitHub Copilot directly from your terminal and speed up your everyday development workflow. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through installation, core commands, real development workflows, and custom AI instructions using Copilot CLI. Perfect for developers who want to explain code, generate solutions, debug, and review code faster — all from the command line. ⭐ Follow me on GitHub and star the repository to support the project! 🔗 shorturl.at/lW3ba #GitHub #GitHubCopilot #CLI #DeveloperTools #AIForDevelopers #DevWork

We just released a free, open source course - GitHub Copilot CLI for Beginners! 🚀 8 chapters. One hands-on project throughout. Goes from install to context, custom agents, skills, MCP servers, and more. Fire up your terminal and start building. ✨ 🎓 Course: gh.io/copilot-cli-co… 📝 Blog: devblogs.microsoft.com/blog/get-start…

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I was honored to take the stage at Microsoft Student Champs February Edition to speak on “GitHub Models for AI Development.” What I found most inspiring wasn’t the slides or the demos; it was the mindset in the room. These students weren’t just learning about tools; they were thinking about the paths they want to carve for themselves in an AI-driven world, asking questions that reflected ambition, curiosity, and a genuine desire to create meaningful impact. Moments like this remind me why I value community driven learning so deeply. When a room is filled with individuals eager to understand not just how to do something, but why it matters, the experience evolves into a thoughtful exchange where ideas, possibilities, and careers intersect. A sincere thank you to 🇵🇷 @MetzinAround , Tyler Edmunds, @GitHubEducation , @MicrosoftLearn , Pablo Veramendi , Eury R. , Tracey Salem, and the for Microsoft Student Ambassadors – Imagine Cup providing the platform to share knowledge , support events and contribute to a growing community of innovators. Special appreciation to Microsoft Sri Lanka and Prabhath Mannapperuma for their seamless support in making this session possible. And to all the participants: your curiosity and drive were the real highlight. Keep asking questions, keep experimenting, and keep building the future; you’re already on the right path. #MicrosoftStudentChamps #GitHub #AI #AIModels #CommunityLearning #MicrosoftLearn @

Steve was an incredible leader, innovator, and friend whose world-changing ideas moved all of us forward. Celebrating his remarkable life and legacy today, on his birthday.

Hey Entrepreneurs! Are you a university student or a startup owner? As a Microsoft for Startups - Scout in Sri Lanka, I’m happy to support you in building and improving your MVP using the power of Microsoft and Microsoft for Startups on Microsoft Azure. You can get support, Azure credits, and guidance to make your MVP better than ever. If you’re a student or a startup founder, we’re here to help you grow with Azure. 📩 Share your MVP with me and let’s discuss: mentorship@nisalgunawardhana.com Let’s build the future together with Azure

Students & developers — ready to build real AI solutions and get recognized globally? The Agents League Contest is organized by Microsoft — compete, earn digital badges, win $500 track prizes, and gain exclusive recognition from Microsoft product teams. Build with GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Foundry — and showcase your skills on a global stage. Register now- shorturl.at/Uyt3J Github repo - shorturl.at/xTpKH #AgentsLeague #Microsoft #AI #Students #Developers #GitHubCopilot #MicrosoftFoundry

@thenisals I’m interested — would love more details.

AI competition by #Microsoft 😳 If you want to participate, drop a reply below! 👇💬

Students & developers — ready to build real AI solutions and get recognized globally? The Agents League Contest is organized by Microsoft — compete, earn digital badges, win $500 track prizes, and gain exclusive recognition from Microsoft product teams. Build with GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Foundry — and showcase your skills on a global stage. Register now- shorturl.at/Uyt3J Github repo - shorturl.at/xTpKH #AgentsLeague #Microsoft #AI #Students #Developers #GitHubCopilot #MicrosoftFoundry

@thenisals Yes

What a cute 🥰 #github swags

Excited to share that I’ve been selected as a Scout for @Microsoft for Startup! I’m proud to be among 14 global scouts and one of 3 local scouts representing Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Together with Senuk and Diluksha, we’ll be supporting and discovering promising Sri Lankan startups, helping them connect with opportunities and grow on a global stage. Looking forward to empowering more founders and strengthening the startup ecosystem!

I’m offering free, structured courses designed to help students build practical skills, complete guided tasks, and earn recognized badges that showcase their achievements. Take this opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and add valuable credentials to your portfolio — all at no cost. Join, learn, complete the tasks, and earn your badge with confidence. Start Here - shorturl.at/32Hrs #FreeCourses #StudentDevelopment #SkillBuilding #EarnYourBadge #CareerGrowth

@ialimustufa @IBM I saw the Quantum System 2 at IBM’s booth in your Facebook story @ialimustufa it looked amazing! I missed the AI Summit this time, but I definitely want to attend next time, hopefully

Quantum System 2 showcased at @IBM's booth during the AI Summit.

@nimsaraonline Hi @nimsaraonline , no worries — we’re still continuing the challenge! So far we have selected 4 winners, and there’s still time to complete and submit if you haven’t finished yet. Good luck!

@thenisals Hi @thenisals, have the winners for this challenge been selected?

API Learning 101 | Learn REST APIs with Hands-On Practice & Earn Swags 🇱🇰 (2026) youtu.be/_d9asj7klSE

Mirissa 🤍

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Today morning 😄

GitHub workshop at UOR 😁👊✨

Students & developers — ready to build real AI solutions and get recognized globally? The Agents League Contest is organized by Microsoft — compete, earn digital badges, win $500 track prizes, and gain exclusive recognition from Microsoft product teams. Build with GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Foundry — and showcase your skills on a global stage. Register now- shorturl.at/Uyt3J Github repo - shorturl.at/xTpKH #AgentsLeague #Microsoft #AI #Students #Developers #GitHubCopilot #MicrosoftFoundry