Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for the repository#15
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[WIP] ✨ Set up Copilot instructions
Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for the repository
Sep 3, 2025
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This PR adds a comprehensive
.github/copilot-instructions.mdfile that provides GitHub Copilot coding agents with all the information needed to work effectively in the Split the Trip codebase.What's Included
The instructions provide exhaustive guidance on:
Key Features
Validated Command Set
All commands have been tested and include actual timing data:
npm install: 30 secondsnpm run build: 20 seconds (with 60+ minute timeout warning)npm test: 6 seconds (with 30+ minute timeout warning)npm run lint: 3 secondsComplete Manual Testing Protocol
The instructions require agents to validate changes through specific scenarios:
Critical Developer Information
npm startdoesn't work locallyScreenshots
Initial Application State:

Payment Calculation Results:

The instructions follow an imperative tone ("Run this command", "NEVER CANCEL builds") and prioritize actionable information that enables coding agents to work efficiently without trial-and-error discovery.
Fixes #14.
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