Enhance Copilot instructions with validated build and configuration details #158
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The existing
.github/copilot-instructions.mdfile contained several inaccuracies and missing critical information that could lead to coding agent failures. This PR updates the instructions with validated, accurate details based on comprehensive repository analysis.Key Fixes
Corrected inaccurate repository structure information:
.lintrfile - linting uses default configuration with GitHub Actions output formatDESCRIPTIONfileAdded missing critical dependency information:
ape,TreeTools,Rdpack,shinyjs,colorspace,RcppEnhanced pre-commit validation workflow:
devtools::load_all()requires dependencies to be pre-installedComprehensive CI/CD documentation:
memcheck/tests.R,memcheck/all.R)Detailed troubleshooting section:
These improvements should significantly reduce the likelihood of coding agent PR rejections due to build failures, missing dependencies, or incorrect command usage. The instructions now provide a complete, validated workflow for successful TreeDist development.
💡 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.