Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for LogExpert repository onboarding#467
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[WIP] Your task is to "onboard" this repository to Copilot coding agent by adding a .github/copilot-instructions.md file in the repository that contains information describing how a coding agent seeing it for the first time can work most efficiently.
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Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for LogExpert repository onboarding
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This PR adds a comprehensive
.github/copilot-instructions.mdfile to onboard the LogExpert repository for GitHub Copilot coding agents, significantly reducing exploration time and providing essential guidance for effective development.What's Added
Comprehensive Documentation (~10,000 characters)
Critical Build Information
Development Guidance
Key Benefits for Coding Agents
Additional Improvements
.gitignoreto exclude.nuke/build artifacts directoryThe instructions follow the requirement of being under 2 pages while providing comprehensive, non-task-specific guidance that will benefit any future development work on the LogExpert repository. This should significantly improve the quality and efficiency of Copilot-generated code changes by providing essential context about this Windows-specific .NET application.
💡 You can make Copilot smarter by setting up custom instructions, customizing its development environment and configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more Copilot coding agent tips in the docs.