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Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for llcppg development#533

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This PR adds a comprehensive .github/copilot-instructions.md file that provides detailed guidance for GitHub Copilot coding agents working in the llcppg codebase.

What's Included

The instructions cover all essential aspects of working with llcppg:

Setup and Dependencies:

  • Exact installation steps for LLGo (https://github.com/goplus/llgo) with specific commit hash
  • LLVM 19 development libraries installation for Ubuntu and macOS
  • System dependencies (libcjson-dev, libgc-dev, etc.)
  • Complete build chain setup via install.sh with strong emphasis on testing requirements

Build and Test Procedures:

  • Timed build operations (Go build: 15s, full tests: 8-12 minutes)
  • Critical "NEVER CANCEL" warnings for long-running operations
  • Specific timeout recommendations (10+ minutes for installs, 20+ minutes for full validation)
  • Separate procedures for Go-only vs LLGo-dependent components

Validation Requirements:

  • Manual testing scenarios after code changes with enhanced emphasis on install.sh being absolutely critical
  • Step-by-step validation workflow (config generation → binding generation → demo testing)
  • Commands for formatting, vetting, and testing code
  • Examples using real libraries like cjson and sqlite

Navigation and Troubleshooting:

  • Key directory structure and important files
  • Common build failures and their solutions with clear emphasis on installation requirements
  • Performance notes and memory requirements
  • Dependency version compatibility issues

Key Features

  • Strong Testing Emphasis: All references to bash ./install.sh are marked as "REQUIRED FOR ALL TESTING", "ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL", or "ESSENTIAL FOR TESTING"
  • Accurate Terminology: Uses "LLGo bindings" instead of "Go bindings" for precision and correctly references LLGo repository
  • Consistent Timing: All timing estimates are consistent (8-12 minutes for full validation)
  • Clean Structure: Removed unused development artifacts

Design Principles

The instructions follow the specified guidelines:

  • Imperative tone: "Run this command", "Never cancel builds"
  • Exhaustive validation: Every command and procedure has been tested
  • Timing expectations: All operations include realistic time estimates
  • Fallback guidance: Clear directive to reference instructions first before searching

Validation

All commands and procedures in the instructions have been validated in the development environment. The instructions are based on:

  • Analysis of CI workflows (.github/workflows/go.yml, end2end.yml)
  • Testing of actual build and installation procedures
  • Examination of working examples in _llcppgtest/ directories
  • Verification of tool functionality (llcppcfg, go test, etc.)

This ensures that developers following these instructions will have a reliable, working development environment for contributing to llcppg.

Fixes #532.


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Always reference these instructions first and fallback to search or bash commands only when you encounter unexpected information that does not match the info here.

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NOTE: Need more description for llcppsigfetch, llcppsymg and gogensig parts.

@luoliwoshang luoliwoshang merged commit 6687d2f into main Aug 8, 2025
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