This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s User Instructions feature. With user instructions in VS Code you can help guide Copilot in the right direction for your codebase, like being a Python 3 developer and skip older language constructs.

Overview

With user instructions in VS Code you can help guide Copilot in the right direction for your codebase, like being a Python 3 developer and skip older language constructs.

Key Features

  • Enhanced Productivity: Streamline your development workflow
  • AI-Powered Assistance: Leverage advanced AI capabilities
  • Seamless Integration: Works naturally within your development environment
  • Context-Aware: Provides relevant suggestions based on your code context

How It Works

The User Instructions feature analyzes your current development context to provide intelligent assistance. It considers:

  • Your current code structure and patterns
  • Project conventions and best practices
  • Available documentation and comments
  • Development environment context

Benefits

  • Faster Development: Reduce time spent on repetitive tasks
  • Learning Enhancement: Discover new patterns and best practices
  • Error Reduction: Get assistance with common coding mistakes
  • Consistency: Maintain consistent coding standards across projects

GHES Support

This feature is fully supported in GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) environments.