ghcptest

A simple .NET console application for testing GitHub Copilot.

Building the Application

To build the application, run:

dotnet build src/ConsoleApp/ConsoleApp.csproj

Running the Application

To run the application, use:

dotnet run --project src/ConsoleApp/ConsoleApp.csproj

Requirements

• .NET 9.0 SDK or later Welcome to ghcptest - a test repository for GitHub Copilot! 👋

📖 Project Description

This repository serves as a testing ground for GitHub Copilot features and capabilities. It's designed to help developers explore, experiment with, and validate GitHub Copilot's code generation, completion, and assistance features in a safe, dedicated environment.

Whether you're new to GitHub Copilot or an experienced user looking to test specific scenarios, this repository provides a space to learn and experiment.

🎥 Watch the demo video to see this repository in action!

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Git installed on your local machine
• A GitHub account
• GitHub Copilot subscription (optional, but recommended for full functionality)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/pdebruin/ghcptest.git
   cd ghcptest

2. You're ready to start experimenting!

💡 Usage Instructions

This repository can be used to:

• Test GitHub Copilot suggestions: Create new files and see how Copilot assists with code completion
• Experiment with different programming languages: Try various languages to see how Copilot adapts
• Practice prompt engineering: Learn how to write better comments and prompts for Copilot
• Validate workflows: Test GitHub Copilot integration with your development workflow

Example Workflow

1. Create a new file in your preferred programming language
2. Write a descriptive comment about what you want to build
3. Let GitHub Copilot suggest implementations
4. Review, modify, and iterate on the suggestions

🎬 Marp Presentation

This repository includes a Marp presentation demonstrating the project. The presentation is automatically built and deployed to GitHub Pages.

• Presentation source: marp/slides.md
• View online: https://pdebruin.github.io/ghcptest/
• Learn more: See the Marp README for details

To build the presentation locally:

npx @marp-team/marp-cli@latest marp/slides.md --theme marp/theme.css -o dist/index.html

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to make this test repository even more useful!

Please see our Contributing Guidelines for detailed information on:

• How to submit issues and pull requests
• Code style guidelines
• Testing requirements
• Development best practices

📝 Best Practices

For development best practices, code style guidelines, and testing standards, please refer to our Contributing Guidelines.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🔒 Security

If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow our Security Policy for responsible disclosure.

🙋 Getting Help

If you have questions or need assistance:

• Open an issue in this repository
• Check existing issues for similar questions
• Reach out to the maintainers

🌟 Acknowledgments

Thanks to all contributors who help make this testing repository a valuable resource for the GitHub Copilot community!

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Happy coding with GitHub Copilot! 🚀