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Improve copilot agent instructions to tell agent to always include QA steps for reviewers in the PR description. Also, when agent is reviewing the PR it should make sure that PR has QA instructions, and if possible it should try to run/verify those on ...
Add QA steps requirements to copilot agent instructions
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Pull Request Overview
This PR enhances the copilot agent instructions to mandate inclusion and verification of QA steps in pull requests. The changes ensure that both PR authors and reviewers follow a structured approach to quality assurance, aligning with the existing PR template structure.
Key changes:
- Adds comprehensive "Pull Request Guidelines" section with mandatory QA steps requirements and format templates
- Introduces "Verify QA Steps (CRITICAL)" subsection in Code Review Guidelines requiring reviewers to check and attempt running QA instructions
- Updates "Highlight Areas Needing Attention" to flag missing or unclear QA steps
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Agents now must include QA steps in PR descriptions and verify them during code review.
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Updated
.github/copilot-instructions.mdto add:Pull Request Guidelines section
Verify QA Steps (CRITICAL) in Code Review Guidelines
Highlight Areas Needing Attention enhancements
Format Example
Aligns with existing PR template which already includes "How to QA" section. Template uses
dotrundirectly as it includes necessary build steps.Original prompt
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