feat: Taming Copilot#57
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Pull Request Overview
This PR introduces a new guide for “Taming Copilot” to help users control Copilot’s output style and adds an entry for it in the README.
- Adds
instructions/taming-copilot.instructions.mdwith clear front matter and structured guidance. - Updates
README.mdto include the new “Taming Copilot” instruction set.
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| instructions/taming-copilot.instructions.md | New instruction file with front matter and sections on interaction, code generation, and code modification. |
| README.md | Added a README entry linking to the new “Taming Copilot” instructions. |
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node update-readme.jsand verified thatREADME.mdis up to date.Description
This pull request adds new guidelines and instructions to improve GitHub Copilot’s behavior, making it more focused, less verbose, and preventing common issues such as unsolicited code refactoring and over-engineering.
The new
instructions/taming-copilot.instructions.mdoutlines best practices for Copilot interactions, minimalist code generation, and precise code modifications. Key principles include favoring standard libraries, avoiding unsolicited changes, and prioritizing simplicity and maintainability.Type of Contribution
By submitting this pull request, I confirm that my contribution abides by the Code of Conduct and will be licensed under the MIT License.