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[WIP] Configure instructions for Copilot in repository
Add GitHub Copilot instructions for repository
Nov 22, 2025
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Configures repository-specific instructions for GitHub Copilot coding agent following best practices.
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.github/copilot-instructions.mdand.github/instructions/with targeted guidance:applyTo: "*.py") - PySpark schemas, type hints, platform-agnostic design patternsapplyTo: "*.ipynb") - Neo4j Spark Connector patterns, Databricks secrets management, Unity Catalog operationsapplyTo: "*.md",excludeAgent: "coding-agent") - Markdown style, schema documentation templatesKey Patterns
Neo4j Spark Connector usage:
Unity Catalog naming convention:
Secrets management:
Covers critical context: Databricks cluster must use "Dedicated" access mode for Neo4j Spark Connector, schema definitions must remain platform-agnostic, all table names follow
retail_investment.retail_investment.*pattern.Original prompt
✨ Let Copilot coding agent set things up for you — coding agent works faster and does higher quality work when set up for your repo.