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Season 3 (#138)
* Season 3 - initial * second iteration * env file ref removed * GITHUB_TOKEN name updated * getting started * finalized season 3 entry and scenario * improved instructions * pushing latest updates on levels 1-3 * improves instructions * scenario simplified and shortened * completes level 1 scenario * draft version of level 1 and 2 * level 3 scripted * level 4-5 scripted * level 6 scripted * fixed some styling isssues and delete note comments * Season3 moved to vitest, devcontainer setting cleanup, added vitest extension for simpler run * adds model output so that the player can understand what was the output before changing their approach * adds console output to all levels. * Update README.md * Update README.md * solutions added * Update solution.txt * Update solution.txt * Update solution.txt * Update solution.txt * lvl 1 and lvl2 battletested * level 1-5 implemented * level4 code and small cleanup * Updates scenarios aheaad of Docs Team Review. * code adjusted to gift-code scenario * updates stories and code snippets * solutions updated, level6 preprations, LVL2 code fixed to make it 8 chars, npm command aligned with prev levels * hide not level related files to .utils dir * hints and solutions aligned * lvl6 solution cleanup * adds manual verification instructions * adds manual verification to the level I forgot to add initially * improves hints and solutions epidermically * rate limits warning * updates Level-X convention. * README review * Update solution.txt * Update solution.txt * Update solution.txt * Update code.spec.js * Update code.spec.js * replaces "refund" code with "gift" code * colorful messages * improving the userPrompt instructions * more stable version of vscode extension, and userprompt message fixed * lvl6 db tool working * Implements feedback from security review * Improves Recap * Improved tone * Update devcontainer.json * check instruction update, remove sample prompts, level 6 suggestions * level6 - difficult one * lvl 6 discussions and polish --------- Co-authored-by: Joseph Katsioloudes <[email protected]> Co-authored-by: Felix Guntrip <[email protected]> Co-authored-by: maclarel <[email protected]>
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.devcontainer/devcontainer.json

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"onCreateCommand": "sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get -y install libldap2-dev libsasl2-dev && pip3 install pyOpenSSL && pip3 install -r requirements.txt",
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"customizations": {
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"vscode": {
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"extensions": ["ms-python.python", "ms-python.vscode-pylance", "ms-vscode.cpptools-extension-pack", "redhat.vscode-yaml", "golang.go"]
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"extensions": [
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"ms-vscode.cpptools-extension-pack",
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"redhat.vscode-yaml",
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"golang.go",
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]
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"postCreateCommand": "npm install --prefix Season-2/Level-3/ Season-2/Level-3/ && npm install --global mocha"
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}
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"postCreateCommand": "pip install -r requirements.txt && npm install --prefix Season-3/",
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"features": {
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"ghcr.io/devcontainers/features/python:1.7.1": {},
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"ghcr.io/devcontainers/features/node:1": {}
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},
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"containerEnv": {
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"SEASON_3_LEVEL_1_SECRET": "PLAY2WIN",
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"SEASON_3_LEVEL_2_SECRET": "R3FUND11",
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"SEASON_3_LEVEL_3_SECRET": "OMG123GO",
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"SEASON_3_LEVEL_4_SECRET": "WIN8CODE",
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"SEASON_3_LEVEL_5_SECRET": "GIFT2YOU",
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"SEASON_3_LEVEL_6_SECRET": "CODE4FUN"
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}
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📣 **SEASON 3 JUST DROPPED, AND IT'S ALL ABOUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE** 📣
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# Secure Code Game
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_A GitHub Security Lab initiative, providing an in-repo learning experience, where learners secure intentionally vulnerable code. At the same time, this is an open source project that welcomes your [contributions](https://github.com/skills/secure-code-game/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) as a way to give back to the community._
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_A GitHub Security Lab initiative, providing an in-repo learning experience, where learners secure intentionally
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vulnerable code. At the same time, this is an open source project that welcomes your [contributions](https://github.com/skills/secure-code-game/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) as a way to give back to the
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- **Who is this for**: Developers, students.
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- **Prerequisites**: For the first season, you will need some knowledge of `python3` for most levels and `C` for Level 2. For the second season, you will need some knowledge of `GitHub Actions` for level 1, `go` for level 2, `python3` for level 4, and `javascript` for levels 3 and 5.
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- **How long**: Each season is five levels long and takes 2-9 hours to complete. The complete course has 2 seasons.
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- **Prerequisites**: For the first season, you will need some knowledge of `python3` for most levels and `C` for level 2. For the second season, you will need some knowledge of `GitHub Actions` for level 1, `go` for level 2, `python3` for level 4, and `javascript` for levels 3 and 5. For the third season, no prior knowledge of Artificial Intelligence is needed.
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- **How long**: Seasons 1 and 2 each feature five levels and typically take 3-6 hours to complete, depending on your skill level. Season 3 offers six levels and has an estimated completion time of 2-4 hours, also depending on your experience.
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