Create GitHub Copilot setup steps and VS Code configuration #1280
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This PR adds comprehensive GitHub Copilot setup documentation and VS Code configuration to help developers get the most out of Copilot when working on the U-Report Django project.
Added Files:
COPILOT_SETUP.md
- Complete setup guide covering:.vscode/settings.json
- Optimized settings for Django + Copilot development.vscode/extensions.json
- Recommended extensions for enhanced experience.vscode/launch.json
- Debug configurations for Django development.vscode/tasks.json
- Common development tasks (server, tests, migrations, etc.)test_copilot_setup.py
- Validation script to verify setup completenessModified Files:
README.md
- Added reference to the Copilot setup guide.gitignore
- Updated to track VS Code project configuration while ignoring user-specific settingsKey Features:
The setup guide includes practical examples of how to use Copilot effectively with this Django REST Framework project, including patterns for API development, test creation, and working with the existing codebase structure.
Fixes #1278.
💡 You can make Copilot smarter by setting up custom instructions, customizing its development environment and configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more Copilot coding agent tips in the docs.