Add comprehensive Copilot instructions with dependency management guidelines #2
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This PR adds a comprehensive
.github/copilot-instructions.mdfile to help coding agents work efficiently with the ruudk/code-generator repository without extensive exploration.What's Added
The instructions provide complete guidance covering:
Repository Overview
Build & Validation Pipeline
Dependency Management Guidelines
composer updateunless explicitly requestedcomposer installfor normal dependency installationcomposer.lockchanges without permissionProject Architecture
CodeGenerator,Group,FullyQualified, etc.)Critical Requirements
Key Benefits
This will significantly reduce the time coding agents spend exploring the repository structure, finding build commands, and understanding validation requirements. The dependency management guidelines prevent accidental dependency updates and lock file modifications. The instructions are based on the actual CI pipeline and git hooks, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
💡 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.