Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for cpp-linter-hooks development #111
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This PR adds a comprehensive
.github/copilot-instructions.mdfile that provides detailed guidance for GitHub Copilot coding agents working with the cpp-linter-hooks repository.What's Included
The instructions cover all essential development workflows with validated commands and precise timing information:
🚀 Setup & Build Process
pip install .[dev]~10s, clang tools ~2s)ruff check .,ruff format --check .)🧪 Testing & Validation
🛠 Hook Functionality
clang-format-hookandclang-tidy-hookcommands📋 Comprehensive Reference
cpp_linter_hooks/,tests/,testing/)Validation
Every command, timing estimate, and workflow described in the instructions has been thoroughly tested and validated to ensure reliability. The instructions follow the imperative tone requirement and include explicit "NEVER CANCEL" warnings for long-running operations.
This provides coding agents with complete, accurate guidance to work effectively with the codebase from a fresh clone, eliminating the need for extensive exploration or trial-and-error approaches.
Fixes #110.
💡 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.