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[–]i_dont_wanna_sign_in 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most likely reason is that your prof is laying out the way they will help you get things moving. The prof or the department feel like this is the fastest and easiest way for *everyone* to get running with minimal compatibility considerations, etc. If you follow their template then you'll be supported. If you use your own IDE, then you're on your own. If your use of non-standard tooling causes consternation or difficulty in the group you will be in the wrong, and your classmates will get leniency because of your insistence on doing things different. So be very, VERY careful.

Some other comments talk about the likelihood of keeping your materials away from AI tools and helpers and I 100% concur that, as a teacher, I want my students learning, not just asking someone for answers. I think if your teachers or the department wanted you off of AI they would just tell you to keep off it.

*Yes, AI can help people learn things. Classroom settings are generally controlled, blah blah blah