Update clone instructions

Author: DanWahlin

00-quick-start/README.md

@@ -36,9 +36,9 @@ If you see "You don't have access to GitHub Copilot," you'll need to use the fre
 
 > ⏱️ **Time estimate**: Installation takes 2-5 minutes. Authentication adds another 1-2 minutes.
 
-### Recommended: GitHub Codespaces (Zero Setup)
+### GitHub Codespaces (Zero Setup)
 
-If you don't want to install any of the prerequisites, you can use GitHub Codespaces, which has the GitHub Copilot CLI ready to go (you'll need to sign in), pre-installs Python 3.13, pytest, and the GitHub CLI.
+If you don't want to install any of the prerequisites you can use GitHub Codespaces, which has the GitHub Copilot CLI ready to go (you'll need to sign in), and pre-installs Python and pytest.
 
 1. [Fork this repository](https://github.com/github/copilot-cli-for-beginners/fork) to your GitHub account
 2. Select **Code** > **Codespaces** > **Create codespace on main**
@@ -47,40 +47,45 @@ If you don't want to install any of the prerequisites, you can use GitHub Codesp
 
 > 💡 **Verify in Codespace**: Run `cd samples/book-app-project && python book_app.py help` to confirm Python and the sample app are working.
 
-### Alternative: Local Installation
+### Local Installation
 
-> 💡 **Not sure which to pick?** Use `npm` if you have Node.js installed. Otherwise, choose the option that matches your system.
+Follow these steps if you'd like to run Copilot CLI on your local machine with the course samples.
 
-> 💡 **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.
+1. Clone the repo to get the course samples on your machine:
 
-> **Note:** While the primary examples shown throughout the course use Python (`samples/book-app-project`), JavaScript (`samples/book-app-project-js`) and C# (`samples/book-app-project-cs`) versions are also available if you prefer to work with those languages. Each sample has a README with instructions for running the app in that language.
+    ```bash
+    git clone https://github.com/github/copilot-cli-for-beginners
+    cd copilot-cli-for-beginners
+    ```
 
-Choose the method that works for your system:
+2. Install Copilot CLI using one of the following options.
 
-### All Platforms (npm)
+    > 💡 **Not sure which to pick?** Use `npm` if you have Node.js installed. Otherwise, choose the option that matches your system.
 
-```bash
-# If you have Node.js installed, this is a quick way to get the CLI
-npm install -g @github/copilot
-```
+    ### All Platforms (npm)
 
-### macOS/Linux (Homebrew)
+    ```bash
+    # If you have Node.js installed, this is a quick way to get the CLI
+    npm install -g @github/copilot
+    ```
 
-```bash
-brew install copilot-cli
-```
+    ### macOS/Linux (Homebrew)
 
-### Windows (WinGet)
+    ```bash
+    brew install copilot-cli
+    ```
 
-```bash
-winget install GitHub.Copilot
-```
+    ### Windows (WinGet)
 
-### macOS/Linux (Install Script)
+    ```bash
+    winget install GitHub.Copilot
+    ```
 
-```bash
-curl -fsSL https://gh.io/copilot-install | bash
-```
+    ### macOS/Linux (Install Script)
+
+    ```bash
+    curl -fsSL https://gh.io/copilot-install | bash
+    ```
 
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@@ -153,7 +158,7 @@ After you receive a response, you can exit the CLI:
 
 The course provides a sample app that you'll explore and improve throughout the course using the CLI *(You can see the code for this in /samples/book-app-project)*. Check that the *Python book collection terminal app* works before you get started. Run `python` or `python3` depending on your system.
 
-> **Note:** While the primary examples shown throughout the course use Python (`samples/book-app-project`), JavaScript (`samples/book-app-project-js`) and C# (`samples/book-app-project-cs`) versions are also available if you prefer to work with those languages. Each sample has a README with instructions for running the app in that language.
+> **Note:** The primary examples shown throughout the course use Python (`samples/book-app-project`) so you'll need to have [Python 3.10+](https://www.python.org/downloads/) available on your local machine if you chose that option (the Codespace already has it installed). JavaScript (`samples/book-app-project-js`) and C# (`samples/book-app-project-cs`) versions are also available if you prefer to work with those languages. Each sample has a README with instructions for running the app in that language.
 
 ```bash
 cd samples/book-app-project

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

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Now let's see why developers are calling this "having a senior engineer on speed
 
 ### Demo 1: Code Review in Seconds
 
-The course includes sample files with intentional code quality issues. Let's review one:
+The course includes sample files with intentional code quality issues. If you're working on your local machine and haven't already cloned the repo, please run the `git clone` command below, navigate to the `copilot-cli-for-beginners` folder, and then run the `copilot` command.
 
 ```bash
 # Clone the course repository if you're working locally and haven't already
@@ -73,13 +73,13 @@ cd copilot-cli-for-beginners
 copilot
 ```
 
-Once inside the interactive session:
+Once inside the interactive Copilot CLI session, run the following:
 
 ```
 > Review @samples/book-app-project/book_app.py for code quality issues and suggest improvements
 ```
 
-> 💡 **What's the `@`?** The `@` symbol tells Copilot CLI to read a file. You'll learn all about this in Chapter 02. For now, just copy the command exactly as shown.
+> 💡 **What's the `@` symbol used for?** The `@` symbol tells Copilot CLI to read a file. You'll learn all about this in Chapter 02. For now, just copy the command exactly as shown.
 
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