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+# AGENTS.md
+
+## Project Overview
+
+Data Science for Beginners is a comprehensive 10-week, 20-lesson curriculum created by Microsoft Azure Cloud Advocates. The repository is a learning resource that teaches foundational data science concepts through project-based lessons, including Jupyter notebooks, interactive quizzes, and hands-on assignments.
+
+**Key Technologies:**
+- **Jupyter Notebooks**: Primary learning medium using Python 3
+- **Python Libraries**: pandas, numpy, matplotlib for data analysis and visualization
+- **Vue.js 2**: Quiz application (quiz-app folder)
+- **Docsify**: Documentation site generator for offline access
+- **Node.js/npm**: Package management for JavaScript components
+- **Markdown**: All lesson content and documentation
+
+**Architecture:**
+- Multi-language educational repository with extensive translations
+- Structured into lesson modules (1-Introduction through 6-Data-Science-In-Wild)
+- Each lesson includes README, notebooks, assignments, and quizzes
+- Standalone Vue.js quiz application for pre/post-lesson assessments
+- GitHub Codespaces and VS Code dev containers support
+
+## Setup Commands
+
+### Repository Setup
+```bash
+# Clone the repository (if not already cloned)
+git clone https://github.com/microsoft/Data-Science-For-Beginners.git
+cd Data-Science-For-Beginners
+```
+
+### Python Environment Setup
+```bash
+# Create a virtual environment (recommended)
+python -m venv venv
+source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
+
+# Install common data science libraries (no requirements.txt exists)
+pip install jupyter pandas numpy matplotlib seaborn scikit-learn
+```
+
+### Quiz Application Setup
+```bash
+# Navigate to quiz app
+cd quiz-app
+
+# Install dependencies
+npm install
+
+# Start development server
+npm run serve
+
+# Build for production
+npm run build
+
+# Lint and fix files
+npm run lint
+```
+
+### Docsify Documentation Server
+```bash
+# Install Docsify globally
+npm install -g docsify-cli
+
+# Serve documentation locally
+docsify serve
+
+# Documentation will be available at localhost:3000
+```
+
+### Visualization Projects Setup
+For visualization projects like meaningful-visualizations (lesson 13):
+```bash
+# Navigate to starter or solution folder
+cd 3-Data-Visualization/13-meaningful-visualizations/starter
+
+# Install dependencies
+npm install
+
+# Start development server
+npm run serve
+
+# Build for production
+npm run build
+
+# Lint files
+npm run lint
+```
+
+## Development Workflow
+
+### Working with Jupyter Notebooks
+1. Start Jupyter in the repository root: `jupyter notebook`
+2. Navigate to the desired lesson folder
+3. Open `.ipynb` files to work through exercises
+4. Notebooks are self-contained with explanations and code cells
+5. Most notebooks use pandas, numpy, and matplotlib - ensure these are installed
+
+### Lesson Structure
+Each lesson typically contains:
+- `README.md` - Main lesson content with theory and examples
+- `notebook.ipynb` - Hands-on Jupyter notebook exercises
+- `assignment.ipynb` or `assignment.md` - Practice assignments
+- `solution/` folder - Solution notebooks and code
+- `images/` folder - Supporting visual materials
+
+### Quiz Application Development
+- Vue.js 2 application with hot-reload during development
+- Quizzes stored in `quiz-app/src/assets/translations/`
+- Each language has its own translation folder (en, fr, es, etc.)
+- Quiz numbering starts at 0 and goes up to 39 (40 quizzes total)
+
+### Adding Translations
+- Translations go in `translations/` folder at repository root
+- Each language has complete lesson structure mirrored from English
+- Automated translation via GitHub Actions (co-op-translator.yml)
+
+## Testing Instructions
+
+### Quiz Application Testing
+```bash
+cd quiz-app
+
+# Run lint checks
+npm run lint
+
+# Test build process
+npm run build
+
+# Manual testing: Start dev server and verify quiz functionality
+npm run serve
+```
+
+### Notebook Testing
+- No automated test framework exists for notebooks
+- Manual validation: Run all cells in sequence to ensure no errors
+- Verify data files are accessible and outputs are generated correctly
+- Check that visualizations render properly
+
+### Documentation Testing
+```bash
+# Verify Docsify renders correctly
+docsify serve
+
+# Check for broken links manually by navigating through content
+# Verify all lesson links work in the rendered documentation
+```
+
+### Code Quality Checks
+```bash
+# Vue.js projects (quiz-app and visualization projects)
+cd quiz-app  # or visualization project folder
+npm run lint
+
+# Python notebooks - manual verification recommended
+# Ensure imports work and cells execute without errors
+```
+
+## Code Style Guidelines
+
+### Python (Jupyter Notebooks)
+- Follow PEP 8 style guidelines for Python code
+- Use clear variable names that explain the data being analyzed
+- Include markdown cells with explanations before code cells
+- Keep code cells focused on single concepts or operations
+- Use pandas for data manipulation, matplotlib for visualization
+- Common import pattern:
+  ```python
+  import pandas as pd
+  import numpy as np
+  import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
+  ```
+
+### JavaScript/Vue.js
+- Follow Vue.js 2 style guide and best practices
+- ESLint configuration in `quiz-app/package.json`
+- Use Vue single-file components (.vue files)
+- Maintain component-based architecture
+- Run `npm run lint` before committing changes
+
+### Markdown Documentation
+- Use clear headings hierarchy (# ## ### etc.)
+- Include code blocks with language specifiers
+- Add alt text for images
+- Link to related lessons and resources
+- Keep line lengths reasonable for readability
+
+### File Organization
+- Lesson content in numbered folders (01-defining-data-science, etc.)
+- Solutions in dedicated `solution/` subfolders
+- Translations mirror English structure in `translations/` folder
+- Keep data files in `data/` or lesson-specific folders
+
+## Build and Deployment
+
+### Quiz Application Deployment
+```bash
+cd quiz-app
+
+# Build production version
+npm run build
+
+# Output is in dist/ folder
+# Deploy dist/ folder to static hosting (Azure Static Web Apps, Netlify, etc.)
+```
+
+### Azure Static Web Apps Deployment
+The quiz-app can be deployed to Azure Static Web Apps:
+1. Create Azure Static Web App resource
+2. Connect to GitHub repository
+3. Configure build settings:
+   - App location: `quiz-app`
+   - Output location: `dist`
+4. GitHub Actions workflow will auto-deploy on push
+
+### Documentation Site
+```bash
+# Build PDF from Docsify (optional)
+npm run convert
+
+# Docsify documentation is served directly from markdown files
+# No build step required for deployment
+# Deploy repository to static hosting with Docsify
+```
+
+### GitHub Codespaces
+- Repository includes dev container configuration
+- Codespaces automatically sets up Python and Node.js environment
+- Open repository in Codespace via GitHub UI
+- All dependencies install automatically
+
+## Pull Request Guidelines
+
+### Before Submitting
+```bash
+# For Vue.js changes in quiz-app
+cd quiz-app
+npm run lint
+npm run build
+
+# Test changes locally
+npm run serve
+```
+
+### PR Title Format
+- Use clear, descriptive titles
+- Format: `[Component] Brief description`
+- Examples:
+  - `[Lesson 7] Fix Python notebook import error`
+  - `[Quiz App] Add German translation`
+  - `[Docs] Update README with new prerequisites`
+
+### Required Checks
+- Ensure all code runs without errors
+- Verify notebooks execute completely
+- Confirm Vue.js apps build successfully
+- Check that documentation links work
+- Test quiz application if modified
+- Verify translations maintain consistent structure
+
+### Contribution Guidelines
+- Follow existing code style and patterns
+- Add explanatory comments for complex logic
+- Update relevant documentation
+- Test changes across different lesson modules if applicable
+- Review the CONTRIBUTING.md file
+
+## Additional Notes
+
+### Common Libraries Used
+- **pandas**: Data manipulation and analysis
+- **numpy**: Numerical computing
+- **matplotlib**: Data visualization and plotting
+- **seaborn**: Statistical data visualization (some lessons)
+- **scikit-learn**: Machine learning (advanced lessons)
+
+### Working with Data Files
+- Data files located in `data/` folder or lesson-specific directories
+- Most notebooks expect data files in relative paths
+- CSV files are primary data format
+- Some lessons use JSON for non-relational data examples
+
+### Multilingual Support
+- 40+ language translations via automated GitHub Actions
+- Translation workflow in `.github/workflows/co-op-translator.yml`
+- Translations in `translations/` folder with language codes
+- Quiz translations in `quiz-app/src/assets/translations/`
+
+### Development Environment Options
+1. **Local Development**: Install Python, Jupyter, Node.js locally
+2. **GitHub Codespaces**: Cloud-based instant development environment
+3. **VS Code Dev Containers**: Local container-based development
+4. **Binder**: Launch notebooks in cloud (if configured)
+
+### Lesson Content Guidelines
+- Each lesson is standalone but builds on previous concepts
+- Pre-lesson quizzes test prior knowledge
+- Post-lesson quizzes reinforce learning
+- Assignments provide hands-on practice
+- Sketchnotes provide visual summaries
+
+### Troubleshooting Common Issues
+
+**Jupyter Kernel Issues:**
+```bash
+# Ensure correct kernel is installed
+python -m ipykernel install --user --name=datascience
+```
+
+**npm Install Failures:**
+```bash
+# Clear npm cache and retry
+npm cache clean --force
+rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
+npm install
+```
+
+**Import Errors in Notebooks:**
+- Verify all required libraries are installed
+- Check Python version compatibility (Python 3.7+ recommended)
+- Ensure virtual environment is activated
+
+**Docsify Not Loading:**
+- Verify you're serving from repository root
+- Check that `index.html` exists
+- Ensure proper network access (port 3000)
+
+### Performance Considerations
+- Large datasets may take time to load in notebooks
+- Visualization rendering can be slow for complex plots
+- Vue.js dev server enables hot-reload for quick iteration
+- Production builds are optimized and minified
+
+### Security Notes
+- No sensitive data or credentials should be committed
+- Use environment variables for any API keys in cloud lessons
+- Azure-related lessons may require Azure account credentials
+- Keep dependencies updated for security patches
+
+## Contributing to Translations
+- Automated translations managed via GitHub Actions
+- Manual corrections welcomed for translation accuracy
+- Follow existing translation folder structure
+- Update quiz links to include language parameter: `?loc=fr`
+- Test translated lessons for proper rendering
+
+## Related Resources
+- Main curriculum: https://aka.ms/datascience-beginners
+- Microsoft Learn: https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/
+- Student Hub: https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/student-hub
+- Discussion Forum: https://github.com/microsoft/Data-Science-For-Beginners/discussions
+- Other Microsoft curricula: ML for Beginners, AI for Beginners, Web Dev for Beginners
+
+## Project Maintenance
+- Regular updates to keep content current
+- Community contributions welcome
+- Issues tracked on GitHub
+- PRs reviewed by curriculum maintainers
+- Monthly content reviews and updates