Create copilot-setup-steps.yml with comprehensive setup guide

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Overview

This PR adds a new .github/copilot-setup-steps.yml file that provides a comprehensive, structured setup guide for the Alpha One Labs Education Platform development environment.

What's New

The copilot-setup-steps.yml file is a YAML-formatted configuration file that serves as a machine-readable and human-friendly reference for setting up the development environment. It complements the existing README.md and .github/copilot-instructions.md by providing a structured format that can be easily parsed by tools and automation.

File Structure

The YAML file includes 12 top-level sections with 287 lines of comprehensive documentation:

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+ installation instructions for macOS, Linux, and Windows
• Git installation commands
• Poetry 1.8.3 setup instructions

10-Step Setup Guide

1. Clone Repository
2. Setup Virtual Environment
3. Install Poetry and Dependencies
4. Configure Environment Variables
5. Run Database Migrations
6. Create Superuser
7. Create Test Data
8. Install Pre-commit Hooks
9. Collect Static Files
10. Run Development Server

Additional Sections

• Docker Setup: Alternative containerized deployment instructions
• Development Workflow: Pre-commit checks, testing, formatting, and linting
• Tech Stack: Complete documentation of backend, frontend, and infrastructure
• Useful Commands: Quick reference for development, testing, and code quality tasks
• Resources: Links to project documentation and external references
• Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions

Benefits

1. Machine-Readable: YAML format allows tools and automation to parse setup steps
2. Comprehensive: Covers all aspects from prerequisites to troubleshooting
3. Platform-Specific: Includes commands for macOS, Linux, and Windows where applicable
4. Searchable: Structured format makes it easy to find specific setup information
5. Maintainable: Single source of truth for setup procedures that can be kept in sync with README.md

Validation

• ✅ YAML syntax validated
• ✅ Pre-commit hooks passed (check-yaml, trailing-whitespace, end-of-file-fixer)
• ✅ Follows repository conventions and structure
• ✅ Aligns with existing documentation in README.md and CONTRIBUTING.md

Usage

Developers and GitHub Copilot can reference this file for:

• Quick setup instructions
• Platform-specific command references
• Troubleshooting common issues
• Understanding the complete tech stack
• Finding useful development commands

This structured approach improves the developer onboarding experience and provides a reliable reference for setting up the development environment.

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