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@Copilot Copilot AI commented Aug 14, 2025

This PR adds a comprehensive .github/copilot-instructions.md file that provides GitHub Copilot coding agents with detailed instructions on how to work effectively in the git-artifact codebase.

Key Features

Complete Development Workflow Coverage:

  • Environment setup and installation (Bash 4.3+, Git, PATH configuration)
  • Testing procedures with precise timing expectations
  • Linting with shellcheck
  • Manual validation scenarios
  • Docker-based multi-version testing

Validated Commands and Timings:
All commands have been thoroughly tested and include realistic timing expectations:

  • Full test suite: ~60 seconds (NEVER CANCEL)
  • Individual test cases: 7-15 seconds each
  • Shellcheck linting: ~2 seconds
  • Core git-artifact operations: <1 second each

Comprehensive Validation Requirements:
The instructions mandate complete validation after any changes:

  1. Shellcheck linting (2 seconds)
  2. Single test validation (7 seconds)
  3. Manual functional testing (30 seconds)
  4. Full test suite (60 seconds)

Key Sections Include:

  • Overview of git-artifact tool and its "horizontal" git history approach
  • Step-by-step installation and setup
  • Complete testing procedures with explicit timeout values
  • Manual functional validation with working code examples
  • Repository structure explanation
  • CI/CD integration notes
  • Troubleshooting guidance

The instructions emphasize the "NEVER CANCEL" principle for long-running operations and provide agents with everything needed to work confidently in this Bash-based CLI tool repository.

Fixes #36.


💡 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.

@Copilot Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] ✨ Set up Copilot instructions Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for git-artifact repository Aug 14, 2025
@Copilot Copilot AI requested a review from bicschneider August 14, 2025 12:41
Copilot finished work on behalf of bicschneider August 14, 2025 12:41
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