Github has posted a large tutorial on the new Github Copilot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Oz-WQi51aU

Three Modes (now similar to Cursor 😉):

• Ask Mode 💬 – for discussing changes and getting answers.
• Edit Mode ✏️ – for precise edits and refactoring.
• Agent Mode 🤖 – automated task execution (e.g., code generation from README).

Example: Creating a hotel booking application using different models (Claude 3.5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, GPT-4).

🔧 Working Techniques

Structured README file 📄: A clear description of the project, tech stack, and file structure helps the agent generate code more accurately.

Copilot Instructions 📌: A file with global guidelines (e.g., code style requirements, security, logs).

Visual Prompting 🖼️: Some models support uploading screenshots for UI analysis.

🛠️ Problem Solving

• Browser Caching: Copilot can suggest clearing the cache or a fix for templates.
• Testing: Automated test generation (e.g., for Flask endpoints) using the /test command.
• Documentation: Updating the README file via Gemini 2.5 Pro with Mermaid diagrams.

🚀 Tips

Claude 3.5 – balances speed and quality.
Gemini 2.5 Pro – powerful documentation generation.
GPT-4 – for complex tasks with context.

Security: Always ask Copilot for a code audit (e.g., How can I make this app more secure?).

#githubcopilot #prompts