Add GitHub Copilot instructions for AL development workflow #29180
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This PR adds a comprehensive
.github/copilot-instructions.mdfile to onboard GitHub Copilot coding agents to the ALAppExtensions repository. The instructions provide essential information to help coding agents work efficiently without extensive exploration and reduce the likelihood of build failures or rejected PRs.What's included:
Repository Overview:
Build & Validation Process:
Project Architecture:
Development Guidelines:
Key benefits for coding agents:
The instructions are concise (under 2 pages) and focus on actionable information that will prevent common mistakes like attempting manual AL compilation or creating PRs without linked issues.
This addresses the repository onboarding goal by providing a single source of truth for coding agents to understand the AL development workflow in the ALAppExtensions repository.
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