Scaling Context-Aware Workflows with GitHub Copilot in VS Code

Visual Studio Code demonstrates how to transform GitHub Copilot into a deeply context-aware AI pair programmer, with techniques for integrating your project’s architecture and team workflows.

Scaling Context-Aware Workflows with GitHub Copilot in VS Code

Unlock the full potential of GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code by transforming it into a truly context-aware AI pair programmer. This session explores:

• Custom Instructions & Prompt Engineering: Learn how to tailor Copilot’s suggestions to your codebase and coding practices using advanced prompt methods and custom configuration.
• MCPs and Context Engineering: Utilize Microsoft Copilot Plugins (MCPs) and context engineering approaches to inject architectural decisions, project structure, and team workflows into Copilot’s reasoning.
• Enterprise Frameworks: Gain practical frameworks and templates that scale context-aware Copilot workflows across large codebases and teams.
• Live Resources:
  • Microsoft Foundry Discord
  • Azure Free Trial
  • VS Code Lab Repo
  • On-Demand Sessions
  • AI Apps & Agents Sessions
  • AI Dev Days Hackathon Registration

Key Takeaways

• Transform Copilot from generic code assistant to team/project-aware engineer
• Structure and share instruction templates for consistent Copilot guidance
• Apply actionable strategies to boost Copilot’s value across VS Code and Copilot Enterprise environments

Who Should Watch

• Developers using VS Code and GitHub Copilot
• Engineering teams seeking scalable AI pair programming
• Architects wanting deeper Copilot integration with codebase context

About the Speaker

This session is brought to you by the Visual Studio Code team.