Instructions

Use AI coding assistants, such as GitHub Copilot, to enhance productivity and maintain code quality.

General

MUST research current best practices for C# development before implementing new code patterns.
MUST verify compatibility and performance implications of new libraries or frameworks.
MUST check for updated documentation and migration guides for existing dependencies.

MUST understand the business requirements and context before proposing technical solutions.
MUST consider the impact on existing workflows and user experience.
MUST evaluate the cost-benefit ratio of proposed changes or new implementations.

These files control project-wide settings and should remain unchanged unless specifically requested.

MUST NEVER change .editorconfig unless explicitly asked to.
MUST NEVER change .gitignore unless explicitly asked to.
MUST NEVER change global.json unless explicitly asked to.
MUST NEVER change Directory.Build.props unless explicitly asked to.
MUST NEVER change Directory.Build.targets unless explicitly asked to.
MUST NEVER change Directory.Packages.props structure or properties unless explicitly asked to.
- MAY add new <PackageVersion> entries for required NuGet packages.
- MUST NOT modify existing package versions without explicit user request.
- MUST NOT change MSBuild properties like ManagePackageVersionsCentrally.

MUST always review AI-generated code for correctness, security, and performance.
MUST provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
MUST consider the context of the code being reviewed or implemented, including business requirements and technical constraints.
MUST apply all relevant instructions and guidelines from .github/instructions/*.instructions.md files during both code review and implementation.