Enhance GitHub Copilot instructions with comprehensive validation and accurate documentation #319
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This PR significantly enhances the existing
.github/copilot-instructions.md
file with validated commands, accurate timing estimates, and comprehensive testing scenarios to help GitHub Copilot agents work effectively in the xUnit Dependency Injection codebase.Key Improvements
Validated All Commands: Every command in the instructions has been tested and verified to work correctly with .NET 9.0 SDK (9.0.304). All build times and expectations have been measured and documented accurately.
Updated Test Counts: Corrected the test count from 9 to 43 tests to reflect the current state of the test suite, ensuring agents have accurate expectations.
Enhanced Manual Testing: Added specific test filter commands for validating individual features:
dotnet test --filter "TestCalculatorThroughPropertyInjection"
dotnet test --filter "GetKeyedService"
dotnet test --filter "TestConstructorInjectionViaFactory"
dotnet test --filter "TestSecretValues"
Comprehensive Test Pattern Documentation: Added detailed examples of all three dependency injection approaches:
TestBed<TFixture>
TestBedWithDI<TFixture>
with[Inject]
attributesImproved Troubleshooting: Expanded the troubleshooting section with common validation failures and their solutions, based on actual testing experience.
Accurate Performance Expectations: All timing estimates have been measured and validated:
The instructions now provide a complete, accurate reference that enables any GitHub Copilot agent to immediately understand the project structure, build process, testing patterns, and validation procedures without needing additional exploration.
Fixes #318.
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