Add Git workflow rules for Copilot CLI #32873
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Pull request overview
This PR adds Git workflow guidelines specifically for Copilot CLI to prevent common version control mistakes when working with AI assistants. The rules establish safe practices around branch management, history preservation, and push workflows.
Key Changes
- Added three critical Git rules: no direct commits to main, no history rewriting by default, and requiring user confirmation before pushing PR updates
- Provided example bash commands demonstrating the safe Git workflow pattern
- Positioned the guidelines in the Contribution Guidelines section after the Branching subsection
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Description
Adds Git workflow instructions for Copilot CLI to the repository instructions (
.github/copilot-instructions.md).Rules added:
main- Always create a feature branchThese rules help prevent accidental history rewrites and ensure users can review changes before they are pushed to remote.