From 8396b17985af1e64852bacab1e3d68ea8db34e38 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:16:55 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 01/11] Initial plan
From 5376714d17b2e892b74123d181d8ed943ac7ca33 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:22:53 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 02/11] Add initial copilot-setup-steps.yml workflow
Co-authored-by: BenjaminMichaelis <22186029+BenjaminMichaelis@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml | 78 +++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..408811b5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+name: Setup GitHub Copilot Agent Environment
+
+# This workflow configures the environment for GitHub Copilot agents
+# It reuses configuration from the main Build-Test-And-Deploy workflow
+# to ensure consistency and reduce duplication
+
+on:
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+
+jobs:
+  setup-environment:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    environment: "BuildAndUploadImage"
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v5
+
+      - name: Set up .NET Core
+        uses: actions/setup-dotnet@v4
+        with:
+          global-json-file: global.json
+          source-url: https://pkgs.dev.azure.com/intelliTect/_packaging/EssentialCSharp/nuget/v3/index.json
+        env:
+          NUGET_AUTH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT }}
+
+      - name: Set up dependency caching for faster builds
+        uses: actions/cache@v4
+        id: nuget-cache
+        with:
+          path: |
+            ~/.nuget/packages
+            ${{ github.workspace }}/**/obj/project.assets.json
+          key: ${{ runner.os }}-nuget-${{ hashFiles('**/packages.lock.json') }}
+          restore-keys: |
+            ${{ runner.os }}-nuget-${{ hashFiles('**/packages.lock.json') }}
+            ${{ runner.os }}-nuget-
+
+      - name: Restore with dotnet
+        run: dotnet restore
+
+      - name: Build with dotnet
+        run: dotnet build -p:ContinuousIntegrationBuild=True -p:ReleaseDateAttribute=True --configuration Release --no-restore
+
+      - name: Run .NET Tests
+        run: dotnet test --no-build --configuration Release
+
+      - name: Set up Docker Buildx
+        uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
+
+      - name: Validate Docker build
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v6
+        with:
+          push: false
+          tags: copilot-env-validation
+          file: ./EssentialCSharp.Web/Dockerfile
+          context: .
+          secrets: |
+            "nuget_auth_token=${{ secrets.AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT }}"
+          cache-from: type=gha
+          cache-to: type=gha,mode=max
+
+      - name: Display environment information
+        run: |
+          echo "โ
 Environment setup complete for GitHub Copilot agents"
+          echo "๐ฆ .NET Version: $(dotnet --version)"
+          echo "๐๏ธ Build Status: Success"
+          echo "๐ณ Docker Status: Ready"
+          echo "๐ Repository: ${{ github.repository }}"
+          echo "๐ง This environment is configured for:"
+          echo "   - .NET 9.0 development"
+          echo "   - ASP.NET Core web applications"
+          echo "   - Entity Framework"
+          echo "   - Semantic Kernel AI integration"
+          echo "   - Docker containerization"
+          echo "   - NuGet package management (public and private feeds)"
\ No newline at end of file
From f973a705c9740b7b2a98c0cef04f1602786d267d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:24:25 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 03/11] Enhance copilot-setup-steps.yml with comprehensive
 tooling and instructions
Co-authored-by: BenjaminMichaelis <22186029+BenjaminMichaelis@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml | 138 +++++++++++++++++++++-
 1 file changed, 135 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index 408811b5..c4cff647 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -62,6 +62,134 @@ jobs:
           cache-from: type=gha
           cache-to: type=gha,mode=max
 
+      - name: Set up Node.js for frontend development
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: '20'
+          cache: 'npm'
+          cache-dependency-path: '**/package-lock.json'
+
+      - name: Install additional development tools
+        run: |
+          # Install common development tools that Copilot agents might need
+          echo "Installing additional tools for Copilot agent environment..."
+          
+          # Install Azure CLI for cloud operations
+          curl -sL https://aka.ms/InstallAzureCLIDeb | sudo bash
+          
+          # Install GitHub CLI for repository operations
+          type -p curl >/dev/null || (sudo apt update && sudo apt install curl -y)
+          curl -fsSL https://cli.github.com/packages/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg | sudo dd of=/usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg
+          sudo chmod go+r /usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg
+          echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg] https://cli.github.com/packages stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/github-cli.list > /dev/null
+          sudo apt update && sudo apt install gh -y
+          
+          # Install EF Core tools globally
+          dotnet tool install --global dotnet-ef
+
+      - name: Validate development tools
+        run: |
+          echo "๐ Validating installed tools..."
+          echo "Azure CLI: $(az --version | head -1 || echo 'Not available')"
+          echo "GitHub CLI: $(gh --version | head -1 || echo 'Not available')"
+          echo "EF Core CLI: $(dotnet ef --version || echo 'Not available')"
+          echo "Node.js: $(node --version || echo 'Not available')"
+          echo "npm: $(npm --version || echo 'Not available')"
+
+      - name: Create Copilot instructions file
+        run: |
+          mkdir -p .github
+          cat << 'EOF' > .github/copilot-instructions.md
+          # GitHub Copilot Instructions for EssentialCSharp.Web
+
+          This is an ASP.NET Core 9.0 web application with the following characteristics:
+
+          ## Project Structure
+          - **EssentialCSharp.Web**: Main web application using ASP.NET Core, Razor Pages, Identity
+          - **EssentialCSharp.Chat**: Console application for AI chat functionality using Semantic Kernel
+          - **EssentialCSharp.Chat.Shared**: Shared libraries between projects
+          - **EssentialCSharp.Web.Tests**: xUnit integration tests
+          - **EssentialCSharp.Chat.Tests**: xUnit unit tests
+
+          ## Key Technologies
+          - .NET 9.0 with C# 13
+          - ASP.NET Core with Razor Pages
+          - Entity Framework Core with SQL Server
+          - ASP.NET Core Identity for authentication
+          - Microsoft Semantic Kernel for AI integration
+          - Azure OpenAI for chat functionality
+          - Docker containerization
+          - Azure Application Insights for telemetry
+          - GitHub and Microsoft OAuth authentication
+
+          ## Development Patterns
+          - Use centralized package management (Directory.Packages.props)
+          - Follow Repository pattern for data access
+          - Use dependency injection throughout
+          - Implement proper error handling and logging
+          - Include comprehensive integration tests
+          - Use async/await patterns consistently
+
+          ## Build and Test Commands
+          ```bash
+          # Restore packages
+          dotnet restore
+          
+          # Build solution
+          dotnet build --configuration Release --no-restore
+          
+          # Run tests
+          dotnet test --no-build --configuration Release
+          
+          # Run specific project
+          dotnet run --project EssentialCSharp.Web
+          ```
+
+          ## Docker
+          - Dockerfile in EssentialCSharp.Web/ directory
+          - Multi-stage build with .NET 9 runtime
+          - Requires ACCESS_TO_NUGET_FEED build arg for private packages
+
+          ## Configuration
+          - Uses appsettings.json + user secrets + environment variables
+          - Key secrets: GitHub/Microsoft OAuth, database connection, AI endpoints
+          - See README.md for required configuration values
+
+          ## AI Integration
+          - Uses Azure OpenAI through Semantic Kernel
+          - Vector database with PostgreSQL + pgvector
+          - Chat functionality in EssentialCSharp.Chat project
+          - Embedding generation and retrieval
+          EOF
+
+      - name: Test Copilot agent environment
+        run: |
+          echo "๐งช Testing Copilot agent environment capabilities..."
+          
+          # Test basic .NET commands
+          dotnet --list-sdks
+          dotnet --list-runtimes
+          
+          # Test EF Core tools
+          dotnet ef --help > /dev/null && echo "โ
 EF Core tools working"
+          
+          # Test that we can create a simple project (cleanup afterwards)
+          cd /tmp
+          dotnet new console -n TestCopilotEnv
+          cd TestCopilotEnv
+          dotnet build
+          cd ..
+          rm -rf TestCopilotEnv
+          echo "โ
 Project creation and build test passed"
+          
+          # Test Docker functionality
+          docker --version
+          echo "โ
 Docker available"
+          
+          # Test that our solution is properly restored and built
+          cd ${{ github.workspace }}
+          echo "โ
 Solution build completed successfully"
+
       - name: Display environment information
         run: |
           echo "โ
 Environment setup complete for GitHub Copilot agents"
@@ -70,9 +198,13 @@ jobs:
           echo "๐ณ Docker Status: Ready"
           echo "๐ Repository: ${{ github.repository }}"
           echo "๐ง This environment is configured for:"
-          echo "   - .NET 9.0 development"
+          echo "   - .NET 9.0 development with C# 13"
           echo "   - ASP.NET Core web applications"
-          echo "   - Entity Framework"
+          echo "   - Entity Framework with SQL Server"
           echo "   - Semantic Kernel AI integration"
+          echo "   - Azure OpenAI and vector databases"
           echo "   - Docker containerization"
-          echo "   - NuGet package management (public and private feeds)"
\ No newline at end of file
+          echo "   - Azure CLI and GitHub CLI tools"
+          echo "   - NuGet package management (public and private feeds)"
+          echo "   - Node.js for frontend tooling"
+          echo "๐ Copilot instructions created at .github/copilot-instructions.md"
\ No newline at end of file
From 79bdbee663370847083f4738a6fd92f48b421681 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:27:11 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 04/11] Finalize copilot-setup-steps.yml - remove unnecessary
 Node.js caching
Co-authored-by: BenjaminMichaelis <22186029+BenjaminMichaelis@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml | 2 --
 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-)
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index c4cff647..3cd8b965 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -66,8 +66,6 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/setup-node@v4
         with:
           node-version: '20'
-          cache: 'npm'
-          cache-dependency-path: '**/package-lock.json'
 
       - name: Install additional development tools
         run: |
From 7ceea8c33fdd9a58a41604df511d61ea77dac9fc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:40:43 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 05/11] Simplify copilot-setup-steps.yml to generate
 instructions file only
Co-authored-by: BenjaminMichaelis <22186029+BenjaminMichaelis@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml | 438 +++++++++++++---------
 1 file changed, 266 insertions(+), 172 deletions(-)
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index 3cd8b965..bb3110cb 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -1,208 +1,302 @@
-name: Setup GitHub Copilot Agent Environment
+name: Generate GitHub Copilot Instructions
 
-# This workflow configures the environment for GitHub Copilot agents
-# It reuses configuration from the main Build-Test-And-Deploy workflow
-# to ensure consistency and reduce duplication
+# This workflow generates copilot-instructions.md file for GitHub Copilot agents
+# Follow best practices documented at https://gh.io/copilot-coding-agent-tips
 
 on:
   workflow_dispatch:
 
 permissions:
-  contents: read
+  contents: write
+  pull-requests: write
 
 jobs:
-  setup-environment:
+  generate-copilot-instructions:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    environment: "BuildAndUploadImage"
 
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v5
 
-      - name: Set up .NET Core
-        uses: actions/setup-dotnet@v4
-        with:
-          global-json-file: global.json
-          source-url: https://pkgs.dev.azure.com/intelliTect/_packaging/EssentialCSharp/nuget/v3/index.json
-        env:
-          NUGET_AUTH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT }}
-
-      - name: Set up dependency caching for faster builds
-        uses: actions/cache@v4
-        id: nuget-cache
-        with:
-          path: |
-            ~/.nuget/packages
-            ${{ github.workspace }}/**/obj/project.assets.json
-          key: ${{ runner.os }}-nuget-${{ hashFiles('**/packages.lock.json') }}
-          restore-keys: |
-            ${{ runner.os }}-nuget-${{ hashFiles('**/packages.lock.json') }}
-            ${{ runner.os }}-nuget-
-
-      - name: Restore with dotnet
-        run: dotnet restore
-
-      - name: Build with dotnet
-        run: dotnet build -p:ContinuousIntegrationBuild=True -p:ReleaseDateAttribute=True --configuration Release --no-restore
-
-      - name: Run .NET Tests
-        run: dotnet test --no-build --configuration Release
-
-      - name: Set up Docker Buildx
-        uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
-
-      - name: Validate Docker build
-        uses: docker/build-push-action@v6
-        with:
-          push: false
-          tags: copilot-env-validation
-          file: ./EssentialCSharp.Web/Dockerfile
-          context: .
-          secrets: |
-            "nuget_auth_token=${{ secrets.AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT }}"
-          cache-from: type=gha
-          cache-to: type=gha,mode=max
-
-      - name: Set up Node.js for frontend development
-        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
-        with:
-          node-version: '20'
-
-      - name: Install additional development tools
-        run: |
-          # Install common development tools that Copilot agents might need
-          echo "Installing additional tools for Copilot agent environment..."
-          
-          # Install Azure CLI for cloud operations
-          curl -sL https://aka.ms/InstallAzureCLIDeb | sudo bash
-          
-          # Install GitHub CLI for repository operations
-          type -p curl >/dev/null || (sudo apt update && sudo apt install curl -y)
-          curl -fsSL https://cli.github.com/packages/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg | sudo dd of=/usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg
-          sudo chmod go+r /usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg
-          echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg] https://cli.github.com/packages stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/github-cli.list > /dev/null
-          sudo apt update && sudo apt install gh -y
-          
-          # Install EF Core tools globally
-          dotnet tool install --global dotnet-ef
-
-      - name: Validate development tools
-        run: |
-          echo "๐ Validating installed tools..."
-          echo "Azure CLI: $(az --version | head -1 || echo 'Not available')"
-          echo "GitHub CLI: $(gh --version | head -1 || echo 'Not available')"
-          echo "EF Core CLI: $(dotnet ef --version || echo 'Not available')"
-          echo "Node.js: $(node --version || echo 'Not available')"
-          echo "npm: $(npm --version || echo 'Not available')"
-
-      - name: Create Copilot instructions file
+      - name: Generate Copilot instructions file
         run: |
           mkdir -p .github
           cat << 'EOF' > .github/copilot-instructions.md
           # GitHub Copilot Instructions for EssentialCSharp.Web
 
-          This is an ASP.NET Core 9.0 web application with the following characteristics:
-
-          ## Project Structure
-          - **EssentialCSharp.Web**: Main web application using ASP.NET Core, Razor Pages, Identity
-          - **EssentialCSharp.Chat**: Console application for AI chat functionality using Semantic Kernel
-          - **EssentialCSharp.Chat.Shared**: Shared libraries between projects
-          - **EssentialCSharp.Web.Tests**: xUnit integration tests
-          - **EssentialCSharp.Chat.Tests**: xUnit unit tests
-
-          ## Key Technologies
-          - .NET 9.0 with C# 13
-          - ASP.NET Core with Razor Pages
-          - Entity Framework Core with SQL Server
-          - ASP.NET Core Identity for authentication
-          - Microsoft Semantic Kernel for AI integration
-          - Azure OpenAI for chat functionality
-          - Docker containerization
-          - Azure Application Insights for telemetry
-          - GitHub and Microsoft OAuth authentication
-
-          ## Development Patterns
-          - Use centralized package management (Directory.Packages.props)
-          - Follow Repository pattern for data access
-          - Use dependency injection throughout
-          - Implement proper error handling and logging
-          - Include comprehensive integration tests
-          - Use async/await patterns consistently
+          ## Project Overview & Core Purpose
+          This is a comprehensive ASP.NET Core 9.0 web application ecosystem for the **Essential C#** programming education platform. The project serves as the technical foundation for [essentialcsharp.com](https://essentialcsharp.com/), providing educational content, AI-powered chat assistance, and user management for C# learning resources.
+
+          **Key Value**: Provides an interactive learning platform where developers can access Essential C# content, engage with AI-powered assistance for C# questions, and track their learning progress through a modern web interface.
+
+          **Target Audience**: C# developers at all levels, students learning C#, and educators teaching C# programming concepts.
+
+          ## Project Structure & Architecture
+          This solution follows a modular architecture with clear separation of concerns:
+
+          ```
+          EssentialCSharp.Web.sln
+          โโโ EssentialCSharp.Web/              # Main ASP.NET Core web application
+          โ   โโโ Areas/                        # Identity and feature-specific areas
+          โ   โโโ Controllers/                  # MVC controllers
+          โ   โโโ Views/                        # Razor views and layouts
+          โ   โโโ Models/                       # View models and data models
+          โ   โโโ Services/                     # Business logic services
+          โ   โโโ Migrations/                   # Entity Framework migrations
+          โ   โโโ wwwroot/                      # Static assets (CSS, JS, images)
+          โโโ EssentialCSharp.Chat/             # Console application for AI chat
+          โโโ EssentialCSharp.Chat.Shared/      # Shared models and services
+          โโโ EssentialCSharp.Web.Tests/        # Integration tests for web app
+          โโโ EssentialCSharp.Chat.Tests/       # Unit tests for chat functionality
+          ```
+
+          ## Tech Stack & Core Technologies
+
+          ### Framework & Runtime
+          - **.NET 9.0** with **C# 13** language features
+          - **ASP.NET Core 9.0** for web application framework
+          - **Entity Framework Core 8.0.10** for data access with SQL Server
+          - **ASP.NET Core Identity** for user authentication and authorization
 
-          ## Build and Test Commands
+          ### AI & Chat Integration
+          - **Microsoft Semantic Kernel 1.60.0** for AI orchestration
+          - **Azure OpenAI** integration for chat functionality
+          - **pgvector with PostgreSQL** for vector database operations
+          - **Model Context Protocol (MCP)** for AI agent integration
+
+          ### Authentication & Security
+          - **GitHub OAuth** integration for developer authentication
+          - **Microsoft Account** authentication support
+          - **HCaptcha** for bot protection
+          - **JWT tokens** for API authentication
+
+          ### Development & Deployment
+          - **Docker** containerization with multi-stage builds
+          - **Azure Application Insights** for telemetry and monitoring
+          - **Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry** for observability
+          - **Mailjet API** for email services
+
+          ### Package Management & Build
+          - **Central Package Management** via `Directory.Packages.props`
+          - **Private NuGet feed** from Azure DevOps for internal packages
+          - **Source Link** for debugging support
+          - **Build versioning** with continuous integration support
+
+          ## Coding Conventions & Development Patterns
+
+          ### Project Structure Conventions
+          - **Areas**: Use for Identity and distinct feature modules
+          - **Controllers**: Follow MVC pattern with async actions
+          - **Services**: Implement business logic with dependency injection
+          - **Models**: Separate view models from domain models
+          - **Extensions**: Place extension methods in dedicated Extension classes
+
+          ### Code Style & Patterns
+          - **Async/Await**: Use consistently for all I/O operations
+          - **Dependency Injection**: Register services in `Program.cs`
+          - **Repository Pattern**: Implement for data access abstraction
+          - **Error Handling**: Use structured logging and custom exceptions
+          - **Configuration**: Use strongly-typed configuration classes
+
+          ### File Naming & Organization
+          - **Controllers**: `{Feature}Controller.cs` (e.g., `HomeController.cs`)
+          - **Services**: `{Feature}Service.cs` and `I{Feature}Service.cs`
+          - **Models**: `{Entity}Model.cs` for view models, `{Entity}.cs` for domain
+          - **Extensions**: `{Type}Extensions.cs`
+          - **Tests**: `{ClassUnderTest}Tests.cs`
+
+          ## Testing Strategy & Frameworks
+
+          ### Test Organization
+          - **Integration Tests**: `EssentialCSharp.Web.Tests` using `Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Testing`
+          - **Unit Tests**: `EssentialCSharp.Chat.Tests` using `xUnit` and `Moq`
+          - **Test Structure**: Follow AAA pattern (Arrange, Act, Assert)
+
+          ### Testing Tools
+          - **xUnit 2.9.3** as the primary testing framework
+          - **Moq 4.20.72** for mocking dependencies
+          - **Coverlet** for code coverage collection
+          - **Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Testing** for integration testing
+
+          ### Test Conventions
+          ```csharp
+          [Fact]
+          public async Task MethodName_Scenario_ExpectedBehavior()
+          {
+              // Arrange
+              var service = new TestService();
+              
+              // Act
+              var result = await service.MethodAsync();
+              
+              // Assert
+              Assert.NotNull(result);
+          }
+          ```
+
+          ## Build & Development Commands
+
+          ### Essential Commands
           ```bash
-          # Restore packages
+          # Restore all packages
           dotnet restore
           
-          # Build solution
+          # Build entire solution
           dotnet build --configuration Release --no-restore
           
-          # Run tests
+          # Run all tests
           dotnet test --no-build --configuration Release
           
-          # Run specific project
+          # Run web application
           dotnet run --project EssentialCSharp.Web
+          
+          # Run chat application
+          dotnet run --project EssentialCSharp.Chat
+          
+          # Entity Framework operations
+          dotnet ef migrations add MigrationName --project EssentialCSharp.Web
+          dotnet ef database update --project EssentialCSharp.Web
           ```
 
-          ## Docker
-          - Dockerfile in EssentialCSharp.Web/ directory
-          - Multi-stage build with .NET 9 runtime
-          - Requires ACCESS_TO_NUGET_FEED build arg for private packages
-
-          ## Configuration
-          - Uses appsettings.json + user secrets + environment variables
-          - Key secrets: GitHub/Microsoft OAuth, database connection, AI endpoints
-          - See README.md for required configuration values
-
-          ## AI Integration
-          - Uses Azure OpenAI through Semantic Kernel
-          - Vector database with PostgreSQL + pgvector
-          - Chat functionality in EssentialCSharp.Chat project
-          - Embedding generation and retrieval
-          EOF
-
-      - name: Test Copilot agent environment
-        run: |
-          echo "๐งช Testing Copilot agent environment capabilities..."
+          ### Docker Operations
+          ```bash
+          # Build Docker image
+          docker build -t essentialcsharp-web -f EssentialCSharp.Web/Dockerfile .
           
-          # Test basic .NET commands
-          dotnet --list-sdks
-          dotnet --list-runtimes
+          # Run with Docker Compose (if available)
+          docker-compose up --build
+          ```
+
+          ## Configuration & Environment Setup
+
+          ### Required Secrets (Use dotnet user-secrets)
+          ```bash
+          # Email configuration
+          dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:SendFromName" "Essential C# Team"
+          dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:SendFromEmail" "no-reply@essentialcsharp.com"
+          dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:SecretKey" "your-mailjet-secret"
+          dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:APIKey" "your-mailjet-api-key"
           
-          # Test EF Core tools
-          dotnet ef --help > /dev/null && echo "โ
 EF Core tools working"
+          # OAuth providers
+          dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:Microsoft:ClientSecret" "microsoft-oauth-secret"
+          dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:Microsoft:ClientId" "microsoft-oauth-client-id"
+          dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:github:clientSecret" "github-oauth-secret"
+          dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:github:clientId" "github-oauth-client-id"
           
-          # Test that we can create a simple project (cleanup afterwards)
-          cd /tmp
-          dotnet new console -n TestCopilotEnv
-          cd TestCopilotEnv
-          dotnet build
-          cd ..
-          rm -rf TestCopilotEnv
-          echo "โ
 Project creation and build test passed"
+          # Security
+          dotnet user-secrets set "HCaptcha:SiteKey" "hcaptcha-site-key"
+          dotnet user-secrets set "HCaptcha:SecretKey" "hcaptcha-secret-key"
           
-          # Test Docker functionality
-          docker --version
-          echo "โ
 Docker available"
+          # Application Insights
+          dotnet user-secrets set "APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING" "your-app-insights-connection"
+          ```
+
+          ### Package Feed Configuration
+          - Set `false` in `Directory.Packages.props` if you don't have access to private Azure DevOps feed
+          - Private feed contains `EssentialCSharp.Shared.Models` and content packages
+
+          ## AI Integration Patterns
+
+          ### Semantic Kernel Usage
+          - **Chat Services**: Implement AI chat functionality using Semantic Kernel
+          - **Vector Operations**: Use pgvector for semantic search and retrieval
+          - **Model Context Protocol**: Integrate with MCP for agent communication
+          - **Prompt Engineering**: Store prompts as structured templates
+
+          ### AI Service Patterns
+          ```csharp
+          public interface IChatService
+          {
+              Task ProcessMessageAsync(string message, CancellationToken cancellationToken);
+              Task> SearchContentAsync(string query, CancellationToken cancellationToken);
+          }
+          ```
+
+          ## Development Workflow & Best Practices
+
+          ### Code Review Guidelines
+          - Ensure all new code includes appropriate tests
+          - Follow established naming conventions and patterns
+          - Use async/await for all I/O operations
+          - Implement proper error handling and logging
+          - Add XML documentation for public APIs
+
+          ### Performance Considerations
+          - Use Entity Framework efficiently (avoid N+1 queries)
+          - Implement caching where appropriate
+          - Use async patterns for database and API calls
+          - Optimize Docker image size with multi-stage builds
+
+          ### Security Best Practices
+          - Never commit secrets to source control
+          - Use HTTPS for all external communications
+          - Implement proper input validation
+          - Follow OWASP security guidelines
+          - Use parameterized queries for database operations
+
+          ## Common Patterns & Utilities
+
+          ### Service Registration Pattern
+          ```csharp
+          // In Program.cs
+          builder.Services.AddScoped();
+          builder.Services.AddSingleton();
+          ```
+
+          ### Configuration Pattern
+          ```csharp
+          public class FeatureOptions
+          {
+              public const string SectionName = "Feature";
+              public string ApiKey { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+              public int TimeoutSeconds { get; set; } = 30;
+          }
           
-          # Test that our solution is properly restored and built
-          cd ${{ github.workspace }}
-          echo "โ
 Solution build completed successfully"
+          // Registration
+          builder.Services.Configure(
+              builder.Configuration.GetSection(FeatureOptions.SectionName));
+          ```
+
+          ### Error Handling Pattern
+          ```csharp
+          public async Task> MethodAsync()
+          {
+              try
+              {
+                  var result = await SomeOperationAsync();
+                  return Result.Success(result);
+              }
+              catch (SpecificException ex)
+              {
+                  logger.LogError(ex, "Operation failed");
+                  return Result.Failure(ex.Message);
+              }
+          }
+          ```
+
+          ## Future Roadmap Considerations
+          - **Microservices Evolution**: Consider splitting into microservices as features grow
+          - **Performance Optimization**: Implement advanced caching and CDN strategies
+          - **AI Enhancement**: Expand AI capabilities with more sophisticated models
+          - **Mobile Support**: Potential mobile app integration
+          - **API Expansion**: RESTful API for third-party integrations
+
+          ## Anti-Patterns & Gotchas
+          - **Avoid**: Synchronous calls in async methods (use ConfigureAwait(false))
+          - **Avoid**: Large Entity Framework queries without pagination
+          - **Avoid**: Hardcoded configuration values (use appsettings.json)
+          - **Avoid**: Missing error handling in async operations
+          - **Security**: Never expose sensitive configuration in client-side code
+          EOF
 
-      - name: Display environment information
+      - name: Commit and push copilot instructions
         run: |
-          echo "โ
 Environment setup complete for GitHub Copilot agents"
-          echo "๐ฆ .NET Version: $(dotnet --version)"
-          echo "๐๏ธ Build Status: Success"
-          echo "๐ณ Docker Status: Ready"
-          echo "๐ Repository: ${{ github.repository }}"
-          echo "๐ง This environment is configured for:"
-          echo "   - .NET 9.0 development with C# 13"
-          echo "   - ASP.NET Core web applications"
-          echo "   - Entity Framework with SQL Server"
-          echo "   - Semantic Kernel AI integration"
-          echo "   - Azure OpenAI and vector databases"
-          echo "   - Docker containerization"
-          echo "   - Azure CLI and GitHub CLI tools"
-          echo "   - NuGet package management (public and private feeds)"
-          echo "   - Node.js for frontend tooling"
-          echo "๐ Copilot instructions created at .github/copilot-instructions.md"
\ No newline at end of file
+          git config --local user.email "action@github.com"
+          git config --local user.name "GitHub Action"
+          git add .github/copilot-instructions.md
+          if git diff --staged --quiet; then
+            echo "No changes to commit"
+          else
+            git commit -m "Generate comprehensive copilot-instructions.md for GitHub Copilot agents"
+            git push
+            echo "โ
 Copilot instructions file generated and committed"
+          fi
\ No newline at end of file
From 0427302a03448aea698f7b76b9c0a33d02885cb0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:04:43 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 06/11] Create static copilot-instructions.md and restore
 environment setup workflow
Co-authored-by: BenjaminMichaelis <22186029+BenjaminMichaelis@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .github/copilot-instructions.md           | 265 +++++++++++++++
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml | 393 +++++++---------------
 2 files changed, 382 insertions(+), 276 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 .github/copilot-instructions.md
diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b49228d9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -0,0 +1,265 @@
+# GitHub Copilot Instructions for EssentialCSharp.Web
+
+## Project Overview & Core Purpose
+This is a comprehensive ASP.NET Core 9.0 web application ecosystem for the **Essential C#** programming education platform. The project serves as the technical foundation for [essentialcsharp.com](https://essentialcsharp.com/), providing educational content, AI-powered chat assistance, and user management for C# learning resources.
+
+**Key Value**: Provides an interactive learning platform where developers can access Essential C# content, engage with AI-powered assistance for C# questions, and track their learning progress through a modern web interface.
+
+**Target Audience**: C# developers at all levels, students learning C#, and educators teaching C# programming concepts.
+
+## Project Structure & Architecture
+This solution follows a modular architecture with clear separation of concerns:
+
+```
+EssentialCSharp.Web.sln
+โโโ EssentialCSharp.Web/              # Main ASP.NET Core web application
+โ   โโโ Areas/                        # Identity and feature-specific areas
+โ   โโโ Controllers/                  # MVC controllers
+โ   โโโ Views/                        # Razor views and layouts
+โ   โโโ Models/                       # View models and data models
+โ   โโโ Services/                     # Business logic services
+โ   โโโ Migrations/                   # Entity Framework migrations
+โ   โโโ wwwroot/                      # Static assets (CSS, JS, images)
+โโโ EssentialCSharp.Chat/             # Console application for AI chat
+โโโ EssentialCSharp.Chat.Shared/      # Shared models and services
+โโโ EssentialCSharp.Web.Tests/        # Integration tests for web app
+โโโ EssentialCSharp.Chat.Tests/       # Unit tests for chat functionality
+```
+
+## Tech Stack & Core Technologies
+
+### Framework & Runtime
+- **.NET 9.0** with **C# 13** language features
+- **ASP.NET Core 9.0** for web application framework
+- **Entity Framework Core 8.0.10** for data access with SQL Server
+- **ASP.NET Core Identity** for user authentication and authorization
+
+### AI & Chat Integration
+- **Microsoft Semantic Kernel 1.60.0** for AI orchestration
+- **Azure OpenAI** integration for chat functionality
+- **pgvector with PostgreSQL** for vector database operations
+- **Model Context Protocol (MCP)** for AI agent integration
+
+### Authentication & Security
+- **GitHub OAuth** integration for developer authentication
+- **Microsoft Account** authentication support
+- **HCaptcha** for bot protection
+- **JWT tokens** for API authentication
+
+### Development & Deployment
+- **Docker** containerization with multi-stage builds
+- **Azure Application Insights** for telemetry and monitoring
+- **Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry** for observability
+- **Mailjet API** for email services
+
+### Package Management & Build
+- **Central Package Management** via `Directory.Packages.props`
+- **Private NuGet feed** from Azure DevOps for internal packages
+- **Source Link** for debugging support
+- **Build versioning** with continuous integration support
+
+## Coding Conventions & Development Patterns
+
+### Project Structure Conventions
+- **Areas**: Use for Identity and distinct feature modules
+- **Controllers**: Follow MVC pattern with async actions
+- **Services**: Implement business logic with dependency injection
+- **Models**: Separate view models from domain models
+- **Extensions**: Place extension methods in dedicated Extension classes
+
+### Code Style & Patterns
+- **Async/Await**: Use consistently for all I/O operations
+- **Dependency Injection**: Register services in `Program.cs`
+- **Repository Pattern**: Implement for data access abstraction
+- **Error Handling**: Use structured logging and custom exceptions
+- **Configuration**: Use strongly-typed configuration classes
+
+### File Naming & Organization
+- **Controllers**: `{Feature}Controller.cs` (e.g., `HomeController.cs`)
+- **Services**: `{Feature}Service.cs` and `I{Feature}Service.cs`
+- **Models**: `{Entity}Model.cs` for view models, `{Entity}.cs` for domain
+- **Extensions**: `{Type}Extensions.cs`
+- **Tests**: `{ClassUnderTest}Tests.cs`
+
+## Testing Strategy & Frameworks
+
+### Test Organization
+- **Integration Tests**: `EssentialCSharp.Web.Tests` using `Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Testing`
+- **Unit Tests**: `EssentialCSharp.Chat.Tests` using `xUnit` and `Moq`
+- **Test Structure**: Follow AAA pattern (Arrange, Act, Assert)
+
+### Testing Tools
+- **xUnit 2.9.3** as the primary testing framework
+- **Moq 4.20.72** for mocking dependencies
+- **Coverlet** for code coverage collection
+- **Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Testing** for integration testing
+
+### Test Conventions
+```csharp
+[Fact]
+public async Task MethodName_Scenario_ExpectedBehavior()
+{
+    // Arrange
+    var service = new TestService();
+    
+    // Act
+    var result = await service.MethodAsync();
+    
+    // Assert
+    Assert.NotNull(result);
+}
+```
+
+## Build & Development Commands
+
+### Essential Commands
+```bash
+# Restore all packages
+dotnet restore
+
+# Build entire solution
+dotnet build --configuration Release --no-restore
+
+# Run all tests
+dotnet test --no-build --configuration Release
+
+# Run web application
+dotnet run --project EssentialCSharp.Web
+
+# Run chat application
+dotnet run --project EssentialCSharp.Chat
+
+# Entity Framework operations
+dotnet ef migrations add MigrationName --project EssentialCSharp.Web
+dotnet ef database update --project EssentialCSharp.Web
+```
+
+### Docker Operations
+```bash
+# Build Docker image
+docker build -t essentialcsharp-web -f EssentialCSharp.Web/Dockerfile .
+
+# Run with Docker Compose (if available)
+docker-compose up --build
+```
+
+## Configuration & Environment Setup
+
+### Required Secrets (Use dotnet user-secrets)
+```bash
+# Email configuration
+dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:SendFromName" "Essential C# Team"
+dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:SendFromEmail" "no-reply@essentialcsharp.com"
+dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:SecretKey" "your-mailjet-secret"
+dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:APIKey" "your-mailjet-api-key"
+
+# OAuth providers
+dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:Microsoft:ClientSecret" "microsoft-oauth-secret"
+dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:Microsoft:ClientId" "microsoft-oauth-client-id"
+dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:github:clientSecret" "github-oauth-secret"
+dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:github:clientId" "github-oauth-client-id"
+
+# Security
+dotnet user-secrets set "HCaptcha:SiteKey" "hcaptcha-site-key"
+dotnet user-secrets set "HCaptcha:SecretKey" "hcaptcha-secret-key"
+
+# Application Insights
+dotnet user-secrets set "APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING" "your-app-insights-connection"
+```
+
+### Package Feed Configuration
+- Set `false` in `Directory.Packages.props` if you don't have access to private Azure DevOps feed
+- Private feed contains `EssentialCSharp.Shared.Models` and content packages
+
+## AI Integration Patterns
+
+### Semantic Kernel Usage
+- **Chat Services**: Implement AI chat functionality using Semantic Kernel
+- **Vector Operations**: Use pgvector for semantic search and retrieval
+- **Model Context Protocol**: Integrate with MCP for agent communication
+- **Prompt Engineering**: Store prompts as structured templates
+
+### AI Service Patterns
+```csharp
+public interface IChatService
+{
+    Task ProcessMessageAsync(string message, CancellationToken cancellationToken);
+    Task> SearchContentAsync(string query, CancellationToken cancellationToken);
+}
+```
+
+## Development Workflow & Best Practices
+
+### Code Review Guidelines
+- Ensure all new code includes appropriate tests
+- Follow established naming conventions and patterns
+- Use async/await for all I/O operations
+- Implement proper error handling and logging
+- Add XML documentation for public APIs
+
+### Performance Considerations
+- Use Entity Framework efficiently (avoid N+1 queries)
+- Implement caching where appropriate
+- Use async patterns for database and API calls
+- Optimize Docker image size with multi-stage builds
+
+### Security Best Practices
+- Never commit secrets to source control
+- Use HTTPS for all external communications
+- Implement proper input validation
+- Follow OWASP security guidelines
+- Use parameterized queries for database operations
+
+## Common Patterns & Utilities
+
+### Service Registration Pattern
+```csharp
+// In Program.cs
+builder.Services.AddScoped();
+builder.Services.AddSingleton();
+```
+
+### Configuration Pattern
+```csharp
+public class FeatureOptions
+{
+    public const string SectionName = "Feature";
+    public string ApiKey { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public int TimeoutSeconds { get; set; } = 30;
+}
+
+// Registration
+builder.Services.Configure(
+    builder.Configuration.GetSection(FeatureOptions.SectionName));
+```
+
+### Error Handling Pattern
+```csharp
+public async Task> MethodAsync()
+{
+    try
+    {
+        var result = await SomeOperationAsync();
+        return Result.Success(result);
+    }
+    catch (SpecificException ex)
+    {
+        logger.LogError(ex, "Operation failed");
+        return Result.Failure(ex.Message);
+    }
+}
+```
+
+## Future Roadmap Considerations
+- **Microservices Evolution**: Consider splitting into microservices as features grow
+- **Performance Optimization**: Implement advanced caching and CDN strategies
+- **AI Enhancement**: Expand AI capabilities with more sophisticated models
+- **Mobile Support**: Potential mobile app integration
+- **API Expansion**: RESTful API for third-party integrations
+
+## Anti-Patterns & Gotchas
+- **Avoid**: Synchronous calls in async methods (use ConfigureAwait(false))
+- **Avoid**: Large Entity Framework queries without pagination
+- **Avoid**: Hardcoded configuration values (use appsettings.json)
+- **Avoid**: Missing error handling in async operations
+- **Security**: Never expose sensitive configuration in client-side code
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index bb3110cb..5a5c8e1b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -1,302 +1,143 @@
-name: Generate GitHub Copilot Instructions
+name: Setup GitHub Copilot Agent Environment
 
-# This workflow generates copilot-instructions.md file for GitHub Copilot agents
-# Follow best practices documented at https://gh.io/copilot-coding-agent-tips
+# This workflow configures the environment for GitHub Copilot agents
+# It reuses configuration from the main Build-Test-And-Deploy workflow
+# to ensure consistency and reduce duplication
 
 on:
   workflow_dispatch:
 
 permissions:
-  contents: write
-  pull-requests: write
+  contents: read
 
 jobs:
-  generate-copilot-instructions:
+  setup-environment:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    environment: "BuildAndUploadImage"
 
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v5
 
-      - name: Generate Copilot instructions file
+      - name: Set up .NET Core
+        uses: actions/setup-dotnet@v4
+        with:
+          global-json-file: global.json
+          source-url: https://pkgs.dev.azure.com/intelliTect/_packaging/EssentialCSharp/nuget/v3/index.json
+        env:
+          NUGET_AUTH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT }}
+
+      - name: Set up dependency caching for faster builds
+        uses: actions/cache@v4
+        id: nuget-cache
+        with:
+          path: |
+            ~/.nuget/packages
+            ${{ github.workspace }}/**/obj/project.assets.json
+          key: ${{ runner.os }}-nuget-${{ hashFiles('**/packages.lock.json') }}
+          restore-keys: |
+            ${{ runner.os }}-nuget-${{ hashFiles('**/packages.lock.json') }}
+            ${{ runner.os }}-nuget-
+
+      - name: Restore with dotnet
+        run: dotnet restore
+
+      - name: Build with dotnet
+        run: dotnet build -p:ContinuousIntegrationBuild=True -p:ReleaseDateAttribute=True --configuration Release --no-restore
+
+      - name: Run .NET Tests
+        run: dotnet test --no-build --configuration Release
+
+      - name: Set up Docker Buildx
+        uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
+
+      - name: Validate Docker build
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v6
+        with:
+          push: false
+          tags: copilot-env-validation
+          file: ./EssentialCSharp.Web/Dockerfile
+          context: .
+          secrets: |
+            "nuget_auth_token=${{ secrets.AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT }}"
+          cache-from: type=gha
+          cache-to: type=gha,mode=max
+
+      - name: Set up Node.js for frontend development
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: '20'
+
+      - name: Install additional development tools
         run: |
-          mkdir -p .github
-          cat << 'EOF' > .github/copilot-instructions.md
-          # GitHub Copilot Instructions for EssentialCSharp.Web
-
-          ## Project Overview & Core Purpose
-          This is a comprehensive ASP.NET Core 9.0 web application ecosystem for the **Essential C#** programming education platform. The project serves as the technical foundation for [essentialcsharp.com](https://essentialcsharp.com/), providing educational content, AI-powered chat assistance, and user management for C# learning resources.
-
-          **Key Value**: Provides an interactive learning platform where developers can access Essential C# content, engage with AI-powered assistance for C# questions, and track their learning progress through a modern web interface.
-
-          **Target Audience**: C# developers at all levels, students learning C#, and educators teaching C# programming concepts.
-
-          ## Project Structure & Architecture
-          This solution follows a modular architecture with clear separation of concerns:
-
-          ```
-          EssentialCSharp.Web.sln
-          โโโ EssentialCSharp.Web/              # Main ASP.NET Core web application
-          โ   โโโ Areas/                        # Identity and feature-specific areas
-          โ   โโโ Controllers/                  # MVC controllers
-          โ   โโโ Views/                        # Razor views and layouts
-          โ   โโโ Models/                       # View models and data models
-          โ   โโโ Services/                     # Business logic services
-          โ   โโโ Migrations/                   # Entity Framework migrations
-          โ   โโโ wwwroot/                      # Static assets (CSS, JS, images)
-          โโโ EssentialCSharp.Chat/             # Console application for AI chat
-          โโโ EssentialCSharp.Chat.Shared/      # Shared models and services
-          โโโ EssentialCSharp.Web.Tests/        # Integration tests for web app
-          โโโ EssentialCSharp.Chat.Tests/       # Unit tests for chat functionality
-          ```
-
-          ## Tech Stack & Core Technologies
-
-          ### Framework & Runtime
-          - **.NET 9.0** with **C# 13** language features
-          - **ASP.NET Core 9.0** for web application framework
-          - **Entity Framework Core 8.0.10** for data access with SQL Server
-          - **ASP.NET Core Identity** for user authentication and authorization
-
-          ### AI & Chat Integration
-          - **Microsoft Semantic Kernel 1.60.0** for AI orchestration
-          - **Azure OpenAI** integration for chat functionality
-          - **pgvector with PostgreSQL** for vector database operations
-          - **Model Context Protocol (MCP)** for AI agent integration
-
-          ### Authentication & Security
-          - **GitHub OAuth** integration for developer authentication
-          - **Microsoft Account** authentication support
-          - **HCaptcha** for bot protection
-          - **JWT tokens** for API authentication
-
-          ### Development & Deployment
-          - **Docker** containerization with multi-stage builds
-          - **Azure Application Insights** for telemetry and monitoring
-          - **Azure Monitor OpenTelemetry** for observability
-          - **Mailjet API** for email services
-
-          ### Package Management & Build
-          - **Central Package Management** via `Directory.Packages.props`
-          - **Private NuGet feed** from Azure DevOps for internal packages
-          - **Source Link** for debugging support
-          - **Build versioning** with continuous integration support
-
-          ## Coding Conventions & Development Patterns
-
-          ### Project Structure Conventions
-          - **Areas**: Use for Identity and distinct feature modules
-          - **Controllers**: Follow MVC pattern with async actions
-          - **Services**: Implement business logic with dependency injection
-          - **Models**: Separate view models from domain models
-          - **Extensions**: Place extension methods in dedicated Extension classes
-
-          ### Code Style & Patterns
-          - **Async/Await**: Use consistently for all I/O operations
-          - **Dependency Injection**: Register services in `Program.cs`
-          - **Repository Pattern**: Implement for data access abstraction
-          - **Error Handling**: Use structured logging and custom exceptions
-          - **Configuration**: Use strongly-typed configuration classes
-
-          ### File Naming & Organization
-          - **Controllers**: `{Feature}Controller.cs` (e.g., `HomeController.cs`)
-          - **Services**: `{Feature}Service.cs` and `I{Feature}Service.cs`
-          - **Models**: `{Entity}Model.cs` for view models, `{Entity}.cs` for domain
-          - **Extensions**: `{Type}Extensions.cs`
-          - **Tests**: `{ClassUnderTest}Tests.cs`
-
-          ## Testing Strategy & Frameworks
-
-          ### Test Organization
-          - **Integration Tests**: `EssentialCSharp.Web.Tests` using `Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Testing`
-          - **Unit Tests**: `EssentialCSharp.Chat.Tests` using `xUnit` and `Moq`
-          - **Test Structure**: Follow AAA pattern (Arrange, Act, Assert)
-
-          ### Testing Tools
-          - **xUnit 2.9.3** as the primary testing framework
-          - **Moq 4.20.72** for mocking dependencies
-          - **Coverlet** for code coverage collection
-          - **Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Testing** for integration testing
-
-          ### Test Conventions
-          ```csharp
-          [Fact]
-          public async Task MethodName_Scenario_ExpectedBehavior()
-          {
-              // Arrange
-              var service = new TestService();
-              
-              // Act
-              var result = await service.MethodAsync();
-              
-              // Assert
-              Assert.NotNull(result);
-          }
-          ```
-
-          ## Build & Development Commands
-
-          ### Essential Commands
-          ```bash
-          # Restore all packages
-          dotnet restore
+          # Install common development tools that Copilot agents might need
+          echo "Installing additional tools for Copilot agent environment..."
           
-          # Build entire solution
-          dotnet build --configuration Release --no-restore
+          # Install Azure CLI for cloud operations
+          curl -sL https://aka.ms/InstallAzureCLIDeb | sudo bash
           
-          # Run all tests
-          dotnet test --no-build --configuration Release
+          # Install GitHub CLI for repository operations
+          type -p curl >/dev/null || (sudo apt update && sudo apt install curl -y)
+          curl -fsSL https://cli.github.com/packages/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg | sudo dd of=/usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg
+          sudo chmod go+r /usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg
+          echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg] https://cli.github.com/packages stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/github-cli.list > /dev/null
+          sudo apt update && sudo apt install gh -y
           
-          # Run web application
-          dotnet run --project EssentialCSharp.Web
-          
-          # Run chat application
-          dotnet run --project EssentialCSharp.Chat
-          
-          # Entity Framework operations
-          dotnet ef migrations add MigrationName --project EssentialCSharp.Web
-          dotnet ef database update --project EssentialCSharp.Web
-          ```
+          # Install EF Core tools globally
+          dotnet tool install --global dotnet-ef
+
+      - name: Validate development tools
+        run: |
+          echo "๐ Validating installed tools..."
+          echo "Azure CLI: $(az --version | head -1 || echo 'Not available')"
+          echo "GitHub CLI: $(gh --version | head -1 || echo 'Not available')"
+          echo "EF Core CLI: $(dotnet ef --version || echo 'Not available')"
+          echo "Node.js: $(node --version || echo 'Not available')"
+          echo "npm: $(npm --version || echo 'Not available')"
 
-          ### Docker Operations
-          ```bash
-          # Build Docker image
-          docker build -t essentialcsharp-web -f EssentialCSharp.Web/Dockerfile .
-          
-          # Run with Docker Compose (if available)
-          docker-compose up --build
-          ```
 
-          ## Configuration & Environment Setup
 
-          ### Required Secrets (Use dotnet user-secrets)
-          ```bash
-          # Email configuration
-          dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:SendFromName" "Essential C# Team"
-          dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:SendFromEmail" "no-reply@essentialcsharp.com"
-          dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:SecretKey" "your-mailjet-secret"
-          dotnet user-secrets set "AuthMessageSender:APIKey" "your-mailjet-api-key"
+      - name: Test Copilot agent environment
+        run: |
+          echo "๐งช Testing Copilot agent environment capabilities..."
           
-          # OAuth providers
-          dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:Microsoft:ClientSecret" "microsoft-oauth-secret"
-          dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:Microsoft:ClientId" "microsoft-oauth-client-id"
-          dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:github:clientSecret" "github-oauth-secret"
-          dotnet user-secrets set "Authentication:github:clientId" "github-oauth-client-id"
+          # Test basic .NET commands
+          dotnet --list-sdks
+          dotnet --list-runtimes
           
-          # Security
-          dotnet user-secrets set "HCaptcha:SiteKey" "hcaptcha-site-key"
-          dotnet user-secrets set "HCaptcha:SecretKey" "hcaptcha-secret-key"
+          # Test EF Core tools
+          dotnet ef --help > /dev/null && echo "โ
 EF Core tools working"
           
-          # Application Insights
-          dotnet user-secrets set "APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING" "your-app-insights-connection"
-          ```
-
-          ### Package Feed Configuration
-          - Set `false` in `Directory.Packages.props` if you don't have access to private Azure DevOps feed
-          - Private feed contains `EssentialCSharp.Shared.Models` and content packages
-
-          ## AI Integration Patterns
-
-          ### Semantic Kernel Usage
-          - **Chat Services**: Implement AI chat functionality using Semantic Kernel
-          - **Vector Operations**: Use pgvector for semantic search and retrieval
-          - **Model Context Protocol**: Integrate with MCP for agent communication
-          - **Prompt Engineering**: Store prompts as structured templates
-
-          ### AI Service Patterns
-          ```csharp
-          public interface IChatService
-          {
-              Task ProcessMessageAsync(string message, CancellationToken cancellationToken);
-              Task> SearchContentAsync(string query, CancellationToken cancellationToken);
-          }
-          ```
-
-          ## Development Workflow & Best Practices
-
-          ### Code Review Guidelines
-          - Ensure all new code includes appropriate tests
-          - Follow established naming conventions and patterns
-          - Use async/await for all I/O operations
-          - Implement proper error handling and logging
-          - Add XML documentation for public APIs
-
-          ### Performance Considerations
-          - Use Entity Framework efficiently (avoid N+1 queries)
-          - Implement caching where appropriate
-          - Use async patterns for database and API calls
-          - Optimize Docker image size with multi-stage builds
-
-          ### Security Best Practices
-          - Never commit secrets to source control
-          - Use HTTPS for all external communications
-          - Implement proper input validation
-          - Follow OWASP security guidelines
-          - Use parameterized queries for database operations
-
-          ## Common Patterns & Utilities
-
-          ### Service Registration Pattern
-          ```csharp
-          // In Program.cs
-          builder.Services.AddScoped();
-          builder.Services.AddSingleton();
-          ```
-
-          ### Configuration Pattern
-          ```csharp
-          public class FeatureOptions
-          {
-              public const string SectionName = "Feature";
-              public string ApiKey { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-              public int TimeoutSeconds { get; set; } = 30;
-          }
+          # Test that we can create a simple project (cleanup afterwards)
+          cd /tmp
+          dotnet new console -n TestCopilotEnv
+          cd TestCopilotEnv
+          dotnet build
+          cd ..
+          rm -rf TestCopilotEnv
+          echo "โ
 Project creation and build test passed"
           
-          // Registration
-          builder.Services.Configure(
-              builder.Configuration.GetSection(FeatureOptions.SectionName));
-          ```
-
-          ### Error Handling Pattern
-          ```csharp
-          public async Task> MethodAsync()
-          {
-              try
-              {
-                  var result = await SomeOperationAsync();
-                  return Result.Success(result);
-              }
-              catch (SpecificException ex)
-              {
-                  logger.LogError(ex, "Operation failed");
-                  return Result.Failure(ex.Message);
-              }
-          }
-          ```
-
-          ## Future Roadmap Considerations
-          - **Microservices Evolution**: Consider splitting into microservices as features grow
-          - **Performance Optimization**: Implement advanced caching and CDN strategies
-          - **AI Enhancement**: Expand AI capabilities with more sophisticated models
-          - **Mobile Support**: Potential mobile app integration
-          - **API Expansion**: RESTful API for third-party integrations
-
-          ## Anti-Patterns & Gotchas
-          - **Avoid**: Synchronous calls in async methods (use ConfigureAwait(false))
-          - **Avoid**: Large Entity Framework queries without pagination
-          - **Avoid**: Hardcoded configuration values (use appsettings.json)
-          - **Avoid**: Missing error handling in async operations
-          - **Security**: Never expose sensitive configuration in client-side code
-          EOF
+          # Test Docker functionality
+          docker --version
+          echo "โ
 Docker available"
+          
+          # Test that our solution is properly restored and built
+          cd ${{ github.workspace }}
+          echo "โ
 Solution build completed successfully"
 
-      - name: Commit and push copilot instructions
+      - name: Display environment information
         run: |
-          git config --local user.email "action@github.com"
-          git config --local user.name "GitHub Action"
-          git add .github/copilot-instructions.md
-          if git diff --staged --quiet; then
-            echo "No changes to commit"
-          else
-            git commit -m "Generate comprehensive copilot-instructions.md for GitHub Copilot agents"
-            git push
-            echo "โ
 Copilot instructions file generated and committed"
-          fi
\ No newline at end of file
+          echo "โ
 Environment setup complete for GitHub Copilot agents"
+          echo "๐ฆ .NET Version: $(dotnet --version)"
+          echo "๐๏ธ Build Status: Success"
+          echo "๐ณ Docker Status: Ready"
+          echo "๐ Repository: ${{ github.repository }}"
+          echo "๐ง This environment is configured for:"
+          echo "   - .NET 9.0 development with C# 13"
+          echo "   - ASP.NET Core web applications"
+          echo "   - Entity Framework with SQL Server"
+          echo "   - Semantic Kernel AI integration"
+          echo "   - Azure OpenAI and vector databases"
+          echo "   - Docker containerization"
+          echo "   - Azure CLI and GitHub CLI tools"
+          echo "   - NuGet package management (public and private feeds)"
+          echo "   - Node.js for frontend tooling"
\ No newline at end of file
From c18fe772453b9ddc5db248efb66490d51d6b3b6a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Benjamin Michaelis 
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:38:18 -0700
Subject: [PATCH 07/11] Update .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
---
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml | 10 ----------
 1 file changed, 10 deletions(-)
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index 5a5c8e1b..ac0e3b8f 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -72,16 +72,6 @@ jobs:
           # Install common development tools that Copilot agents might need
           echo "Installing additional tools for Copilot agent environment..."
           
-          # Install Azure CLI for cloud operations
-          curl -sL https://aka.ms/InstallAzureCLIDeb | sudo bash
-          
-          # Install GitHub CLI for repository operations
-          type -p curl >/dev/null || (sudo apt update && sudo apt install curl -y)
-          curl -fsSL https://cli.github.com/packages/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg | sudo dd of=/usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg
-          sudo chmod go+r /usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg
-          echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/githubcli-archive-keyring.gpg] https://cli.github.com/packages stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/github-cli.list > /dev/null
-          sudo apt update && sudo apt install gh -y
-          
           # Install EF Core tools globally
           dotnet tool install --global dotnet-ef
 
From 5cf396cfac57f2f3b06f92b5e71e70e9e8048dea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Benjamin Michaelis 
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:38:45 -0700
Subject: [PATCH 08/11] Update .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
---
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml | 2 --
 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-)
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index ac0e3b8f..ebf983a2 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -78,8 +78,6 @@ jobs:
       - name: Validate development tools
         run: |
           echo "๐ Validating installed tools..."
-          echo "Azure CLI: $(az --version | head -1 || echo 'Not available')"
-          echo "GitHub CLI: $(gh --version | head -1 || echo 'Not available')"
           echo "EF Core CLI: $(dotnet ef --version || echo 'Not available')"
           echo "Node.js: $(node --version || echo 'Not available')"
           echo "npm: $(npm --version || echo 'Not available')"
From 11ef8dffdd03f312a62acc2a882e1d38548f6d7a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Benjamin Michaelis 
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:39:24 -0700
Subject: [PATCH 09/11] Update .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
---
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml | 27 -----------------------
 1 file changed, 27 deletions(-)
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index ebf983a2..1e86430b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -84,33 +84,6 @@ jobs:
 
 
 
-      - name: Test Copilot agent environment
-        run: |
-          echo "๐งช Testing Copilot agent environment capabilities..."
-          
-          # Test basic .NET commands
-          dotnet --list-sdks
-          dotnet --list-runtimes
-          
-          # Test EF Core tools
-          dotnet ef --help > /dev/null && echo "โ
 EF Core tools working"
-          
-          # Test that we can create a simple project (cleanup afterwards)
-          cd /tmp
-          dotnet new console -n TestCopilotEnv
-          cd TestCopilotEnv
-          dotnet build
-          cd ..
-          rm -rf TestCopilotEnv
-          echo "โ
 Project creation and build test passed"
-          
-          # Test Docker functionality
-          docker --version
-          echo "โ
 Docker available"
-          
-          # Test that our solution is properly restored and built
-          cd ${{ github.workspace }}
-          echo "โ
 Solution build completed successfully"
 
       - name: Display environment information
         run: |
From 44a143354b514111d09029cb057655226bfa71ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Benjamin Michaelis 
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:40:12 -0700
Subject: [PATCH 10/11] Update .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
---
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml | 30 +----------------------
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 29 deletions(-)
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index 1e86430b..62de3eaf 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -73,32 +73,4 @@ jobs:
           echo "Installing additional tools for Copilot agent environment..."
           
           # Install EF Core tools globally
-          dotnet tool install --global dotnet-ef
-
-      - name: Validate development tools
-        run: |
-          echo "๐ Validating installed tools..."
-          echo "EF Core CLI: $(dotnet ef --version || echo 'Not available')"
-          echo "Node.js: $(node --version || echo 'Not available')"
-          echo "npm: $(npm --version || echo 'Not available')"
-
-
-
-
-      - name: Display environment information
-        run: |
-          echo "โ
 Environment setup complete for GitHub Copilot agents"
-          echo "๐ฆ .NET Version: $(dotnet --version)"
-          echo "๐๏ธ Build Status: Success"
-          echo "๐ณ Docker Status: Ready"
-          echo "๐ Repository: ${{ github.repository }}"
-          echo "๐ง This environment is configured for:"
-          echo "   - .NET 9.0 development with C# 13"
-          echo "   - ASP.NET Core web applications"
-          echo "   - Entity Framework with SQL Server"
-          echo "   - Semantic Kernel AI integration"
-          echo "   - Azure OpenAI and vector databases"
-          echo "   - Docker containerization"
-          echo "   - Azure CLI and GitHub CLI tools"
-          echo "   - NuGet package management (public and private feeds)"
-          echo "   - Node.js for frontend tooling"
\ No newline at end of file
+          dotnet tool install --global dotnet-ef
\ No newline at end of file
From 9cc8d235c742ee124629dac534217735ffcf841d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Benjamin Michaelis 
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:49:59 -0700
Subject: [PATCH 11/11] update
---
 .github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml | 12 ------------
 1 file changed, 12 deletions(-)
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index 62de3eaf..b534feed 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -50,18 +50,6 @@ jobs:
       - name: Set up Docker Buildx
         uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
 
-      - name: Validate Docker build
-        uses: docker/build-push-action@v6
-        with:
-          push: false
-          tags: copilot-env-validation
-          file: ./EssentialCSharp.Web/Dockerfile
-          context: .
-          secrets: |
-            "nuget_auth_token=${{ secrets.AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT }}"
-          cache-from: type=gha
-          cache-to: type=gha,mode=max
-
       - name: Set up Node.js for frontend development
         uses: actions/setup-node@v4
         with: