Optimizing GitHub Codespaces for Quantum Engineering and AI-Driven Water Quality Research

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I'm using GitHub Codespaces to support interdisciplinary research in quantum engineering (e.g., tunable artificial atoms) and AI-enhanced environmental systems (like SonicFilter AI for vibration-assisted water filtration). What are best practices for configuring a Codespace that:

1. Supports Python-based scientific workflows (NumPy, Pandas, Librosa, DroneWQ)?
2. Integrates GPU acceleration or cloud compute for lightweight quantum simulations?
3. Enables seamless CI/CD via GitHub Actions while maintaining reproducibility across collaborators?
4. Securely manages credentials for ORCID auto-updates and academic publishing pipelines?

Additionally, how can I optimize devcontainer.json to preload domain-specific tools (e.g., goTom for citations, Stellarium CLI for astronomy context) without bloating startup time?