Update copilot-instructions.md with comprehensive .NET for Android guidance #10190
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Added a new Contributing Guidelines section with instructions to update copilot-instructions.md when making relevant changes in commit eaca27b |
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Added armeabi-v7a and x86 back to the ABI list as they are still targeted by the Mono native runtime, while keeping the note that CoreCLR components only target 64-bit platforms. Co-authored-by: grendello <184788+grendello@users.noreply.github.com>
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I added a PR trigger: @copilot go through the repo one more time and add any more changes you feel important. We could link somewhere to Android docs: |
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... Added comprehensive Android development guidance including Android documentation links, debugging patterns, device testing workflows, performance diagnostics, and API management guidance in commit 11f326b |
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Enhanced the GitHub Copilot instructions to provide comprehensive guidance for AI assistants working on the .NET for Android repository. The updated instructions significantly improve Copilot's ability to understand and assist with this complex, multi-faceted codebase.
Key Improvements
Repository Context & Structure:
src/,tests/,build-tools/,external/, etc.)Development Guidelines:
[Register]attributesXA####), incremental build supportTechnical Standards:
Workflow & Contribution Guidelines:
Documentation/workflow/commit-messages.mdpatternsExample Enhancement
Before: Basic nullable reference types and formatting rules only.
After: Comprehensive guidance covering repository structure, Android development patterns, build system usage, error handling conventions, and troubleshooting scenarios.
The instructions now help Copilot understand:
src/Mono.Android/src/Xamarin.Android.Build.Tasks/src/native/with CMakeThis makes Copilot significantly more helpful for contributors working on Android development tooling, native runtime components, build infrastructure, and the extensive test suite that spans unit tests, integration tests, and device testing.
Fixes #10189.
💡 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.