Copilot Instructions for exampleMiniProject

Project Overview

This is a C-based desktop application with a main menu and a stock management module. The codebase is organized for modularity and maintainability, with clear separation between core logic and feature modules.

Architecture & Key Components

• main.c: Entry point. Handles main menu logic and program flow.
• Main_Menu.h / Main_Menu.exe: Main menu UI and related logic.
• Stock_Mgt/stock_menu.h: Stock management module header. All stock-related features are implemented here or in related files within Stock_Mgt/.
• main.exe: Compiled output of the main application.

Developer Workflows

• Build: Compile using a C compiler (e.g., gcc or clang). Example:

  gcc main.c -o main.exe

  For modular builds, include headers and source files from Stock_Mgt/ as needed.
• Run: Execute main.exe to launch the application.
• Debug: Use standard C debugging tools (gdb, lldb) and focus on main.c for entry logic. Stock management features are in Stock_Mgt/.

Project-Specific Conventions

• All feature modules are placed in their own directories (e.g., Stock_Mgt/).
• Header files define interfaces; implementation may be in corresponding .c files (not present in current context, but expected by convention).
• Executables (*.exe) are kept in the root for easy access.
• No external dependencies or package managers detected; pure C project.

Integration Points

• Main menu interacts with feature modules via function calls defined in headers (e.g., stock_menu.h).
• Add new features by creating a new directory and header/source files, then updating main.c to include and call them.

Patterns & Examples

• To add a new module:
  1. Create a directory (e.g., New_Module/).
  2. Add a header (e.g., new_module.h) and source file (e.g., new_module.c).
  3. Update main.c to include the header and call the new module's functions from the menu.
• Keep UI logic in menu-related files; business logic in module directories.

Key Files & Directories

• main.c, Main_Menu.h, Stock_Mgt/stock_menu.h
• All new features should follow the directory/header/source pattern.

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For questions about build commands, module integration, or project structure, refer to this file or ask for clarification.

Subheader added by different folder

Hi this is added by a different file cloned from github using Github desktop