[ViPPET][Copilot context] Add AI agent instructions file (AGENTS.md) to provide context and coding standards for GitHub Copilot (open-edge-platform#1840)

Author: Paulina-Kimak

tools/visual-pipeline-and-platform-evaluation-tool/.github/copilot-instructions.md

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+<!--SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0-->
+
+# Copilot Instructions
+
+## Scope
+
+These instructions apply to the entire repository.
+
+## Project Context
+
+- ViPPET is a hardware-evaluation tool for AI workloads.
+- Backend: Python 3.12, FastAPI, Pydantic v2.
+- Frontend: React 19, shadcn components, react-hook-form, zod, recharts, react-router.
+- Runtime uses Docker Compose profiles: `cpu`, `gpu`, `npu`.
+
+## Coding Rules
+
+### Python
+
+- Use type hints for new and modified code.
+- Use `async`/`await` for FastAPI route handlers.
+- Use Pydantic v2 APIs (for example `model_dump()`).
+- Use `logging` (never `print()`).
+- Keep changes small and focused.
+
+### TypeScript
+
+- Keep strict typing; avoid `any`.
+- Follow feature-based structure under `ui/src/features/`.
+- Use existing Redux Toolkit and Tailwind patterns.
+
+## Repository Constraints
+
+- Do not modify files under `shared/` as part of source changes.
+- Do not commit `.env` files or model artifacts.
+- Keep API schema and generated clients in sync when API changes.
+
+## Validation Before Finishing
+
+- Run relevant linters and tests for touched areas.
+- For docs-only changes, ensure `markdownlint` passes.
+- Do not include unrelated refactors in the same PR.

tools/visual-pipeline-and-platform-evaluation-tool/.github/pull_request_template.md

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+<!--SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0-->
+
+## Summary
+
+Describe what changed and why.
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] Scope is limited to the intended change.
+- [ ] No unrelated refactors were introduced.
+- [ ] Documentation was updated when behavior or API changed.
+- [ ] Relevant lint checks pass locally (`make lint`).
+- [ ] Relevant tests pass locally (`make test` or targeted tests).
+- [ ] API changes include OpenAPI/client regeneration when required.
+- [ ] No secrets, `.env` files, or model artifacts are included.
+
+## Validation
+
+List commands and outcomes used to verify this PR.
+
+## Screenshots (if UI change)
+
+Attach before/after images or short recordings.