version: "1.0.0" name: dev-camp-deck description: | Creates a professional PowerPoint presentation about a Copilot Dev Camp lab or topic. Researches Microsoft Learn documentation, organizes content into a slide structure, and generates a polished deck with speaker notes. Use when user asks to "create a presentation on", "make a deck about", "build a slideshow for", "present on Dev Camp topic", or "generate slides about" any Copilot Dev Camp lab or Microsoft technology topic. license: MIT metadata: author: Paolo Pialorsi (M365 Developer Advocate) version: "1.0"

Dev Camp PowerPoint Deck Skill

What This Skill Does

Creates a professional PowerPoint presentation on any Copilot Dev Camp lab or Microsoft technology topic by:

1. Topic Confirmation — Clarifies the specific lab/topic and target audience
2. Research — Performs multiple searches across Microsoft Learn documentation
3. Structure — Organizes findings into a logical slide flow with proper pacing
4. Content Creation — Generates a polished PowerPoint deck with:

• Title slide with topic and date
• Agenda/outline slide
• Content slides with key concepts
• Code/architecture example slides
• Best practices slide
• Conclusion with next steps
• Speaker notes on each slide
• Source citations

When to Use This Skill

Activate this skill when you need:

• Presentation on a Dev Camp lab (e.g., Building Agents, Extensions, etc.)
• Overview deck on a Microsoft technology topic
• Training material for a technology or concept
• Conference or team presentation on copilot/AI topics
• Educational slides with speaker guidance

Workflow

Step 1: Topic & Audience Selection

Ask the user:

• Topic: Which Dev Camp lab or Microsoft technology? (e.g., "Building AI Agents with Copilot")
• Audience: Who is this for? (e.g., "Enterprise architects", "Developers", "Executives")
• Duration: How long is the presentation? (e.g., "15 minutes", "30 minutes", "60 minutes")
• Depth: Technical depth level? (e.g., "Overview", "Intermediate", "Advanced")

Step 2: Multi-Source Research

Conduct multiple searches to gather comprehensive content:

1. Search: "[Topic] overview"
2. Search: "[Topic] architecture and design"
3. Search: "[Topic] implementation guide"
4. Search: "[Topic] best practices"
5. Search: "[Topic] code examples"
6. Search: "[Specific scenario relevant to topic]"

Step 3: Slide Structure Planning

Organize content into a logical flow:

Slide Breakdown (for 30-minute presentation):
 
1. Title Slide (1 slide)
   - Topic, presenter, date, organization
 
2. Agenda (1 slide)
   - Overview of topics to be covered
 
3. Context/Introduction (2-3 slides)
   - Problem statement
   - Why this matters
   - Key goals
 
4. Core Content (6-8 slides)
   - Architecture/overview
   - Key components
   - How it works
   - Use cases/scenarios
 
5. Deep Dive (3-5 slides)
   - Technical details
   - Code examples
   - Configuration/setup
 
6. Best Practices (2-3 slides)
   - Do's and don'ts
   - Performance tips
   - Security considerations
 
7. Case Study/Real-World Example (1-2 slides)
   - Practical application
   - Results/impact
 
8. Conclusion & Next Steps (1-2 slides)
   - Key takeaways
   - Resources
   - Call to action

Adjust slide count based on presentation duration.

Step 4: PowerPoint Generation

Create a professionally formatted PowerPoint with:

Visual Design:

• Consistent color scheme (Microsoft branding colors)
• Professional fonts (Segoe UI or similar)
• Proper spacing and alignment
• High-contrast text for readability

Content Elements:

• Clear headings on each slide
• Bullet points (not paragraphs)
• Relevant code snippets in formatted code blocks
• Architecture diagrams (text descriptions or ASCII art)
• Tables for comparisons

Speaker Notes:

• Detailed notes explaining each slide's talking points
• Estimated speaking time per slide
• Key questions to engage audience
• Transitions between topics

Citations:

• Source links in footer or at end
• References to Microsoft Learn documentation
• Links to code samples and repositories

Output Format

The skill produces a .pptx file with:

Slide Template Example

Title Slide:
- Centered title: "[Topic] – Copilot Dev Camp"
- Subtitle: Audience level and presenter info
- Date and organization
 
Content Slide:
- Slide Title (H1)
- 3-5 bullet points (concise, not paragraphs)
- Optional: Code snippet, diagram, or comparison table
- Footer: Slide number and document name
 
Closing Slide:
- "Thank You" or "Questions?"
- Key resources and links
- Contact information
- Next steps

Topics Covered

The skill can create presentations on:

• Copilot Dev Camp labs (Building Agents, Extensions, etc.)
• Microsoft Foundry concepts and deployment
• Copilot integration patterns
• AI/ML fundamentals
• Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility
• Teams development
• SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
• Azure AI services
• Any Microsoft technology with Learn documentation

Information Sources

All content comes from two primary sources:

1. Microsoft Learn (https://learn.microsoft.com)

• Official Microsoft documentation
• Quickstart guides and tutorials
• Best practice guides
• Code samples and reference implementations
• Architecture patterns and design guides

2. Copilot Developer Camp (https://microsoft.github.io/copilot-camp/)

• Official Dev Camp labs and learning modules
• Hands-on tutorials and walkthroughs
• Code samples and working examples
• Best practices from the training curriculum
• Real-world scenarios and use cases
• Slide templates and presentation materials

Tips for Success

• Be specific about the topic to get focused content
• Define your audience for appropriate technical depth
• Specify duration to get right slide count
• Request variations if the deck doesn't match expectations
• Use as a starting point — customize with your organization's branding and additional data

Notes

• Presentation generation may take 1-2 minutes for complex topics
• Slides include speaker notes for presenter preparation
• All code examples are from official Microsoft documentation
• Links to Learn docs are included for audience reference
• Decks are ready to present but can be customized further