Unlock GitHub Copilot's true potential! This session dives into customising Copilot in VS Code using repository-level instructions and prompt files. Go beyond generic suggestions and tailor your AI pair programmer to your team and projects unique coding standards, architecture, tooling, targeted knowledge and workflow.

Imagine having agentic persona's iterate through your code right from your IDE VS Code via the use of customisable prompt files, such as a security code reviewer with its own tooling and persona, or perhaps an SRE or documentation specialist to update and sanitise documentation? Neat huh?

Learn practical steps to boost code consistency, reduce boilerplate, and significantly enhance developer productivity by using instruction files and prompt files. Perfect for any team looking to get more out of their AI-assisted development. We'll cover setup, best practices, and a live demo showing the power of a truly intelligent Copilot within VS Code.

What you will learn:
- How to configure repository-level GitHub Copilot instructions.
- The power of prompt files for specific coding scenarios.
- Strategies for enforcing team coding standards with AI.
- Practical tips to boost consistency and reduce boilerplate.
- Real-world benefits of a finely-tuned AI pair programmer.

The Demo will be in the latest version of VS Code pre-installed with GitHub Copilot extension and active.
A sample repository pre-cloned for the demonstration.

Target Audience:
Software Developers (all levels), Team Leads & Architects, DevOps Engineers.
Anyone currently using or considering GitHub Copilot in VS Code
Teams interested in improving code consistency and developer productivity with AI tools.

Preferred Session Duration:
Standard Talk: 45-60 minutes (including 10-15 min for Q&A).
Deep Dive/Workshop: 90 minutes (if interactive elements are desired beyond demo).