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# GitHub Copilot Instructions for simulation-systems

Welcome to the `simulation-systems` project! This guide provides best practices
and instructions for using GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat effectively within
this repository.

## General Guidelines

- **Use Copilot for:**
- Writing and editing documentation (reStructuredText `.rst` files)
- Generating code snippets or templates for documentation
- Refactoring or improving documentation structure
- Answering questions about Sphinx, reStructuredText, and documentation
workflows
- **Do NOT use Copilot for:**
- Generating legal, licensing, or policy documents without review
- Adding or modifying files outside the documentation scope unless explicitly
requested
- Committing changes directly to `main` without review

## Documentation Structure
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I don't think this is required in this file


- All documentation is located in the `source/` directory.
- Use `.rst` (reStructuredText) format for all documentation files.
- Custom templates and static assets are in `source/_templates/` and
`source/_static/`.
- Follow the style and structure of existing documentation when adding new
content.

## Writing and Editing Documentation

- When creating new documentation, use clear section headings and follow the
Sphinx/reStructuredText conventions.
- For technical documentation, include code blocks, examples, and
cross-references where appropriate.
- Use Copilot Chat to:
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Not sure these additional copilot points add anything more than what's in the General Guidelines above

- Generate outlines for new documentation
- Suggest improvements to existing docs
- Answer questions about Sphinx directives and configuration

## Code of Conduct and Contribution
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Not sure we need this section in this file. Maybe just mention the Contributing guidelines in the general section above


- Review the `CONTRIBUTING.md` and `source/FurtherDetails/code_of_conduct.rst`
before making contributions.
- All contributions should be made via pull requests and reviewed by a project
maintainer.

## Copilot Chat Prompts

- Be specific in your prompts (e.g., "Add a section on running tests in
`source/Development/testing.rst`").
- Request code or documentation examples as needed.
- Ask for explanations of Sphinx or reStructuredText features if unsure.

## Coding Standards
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As above I'm not sure we need a coding standards section here (although we might need a coding standards section for this repo - maybe in the readme?)

Maybe we a line in the general guidelines along the lines of "All AI generated code is still expected to follow the projects coding guidelines".


- Follow the existing documentation style and formatting.
- Use consistent terminology and phrasing throughout the documentation.
- Follow PEP 8 guidelines for any Python code snippets included in the
documentation.
- Use `ruff` for linting any Python code snippets.
- Use `sphinx-lint` for checking reStructuredText documentation quality.
- Use `doc8` for spell checking and line lengths in documentation files.
- Ensure proper formatting of reStructuredText files.

## Limitations

- Copilot suggestions are not always correct-review and edit as needed.
- Do not use Copilot to generate sensitive, proprietary, or confidential
information.

## Getting Help

- For questions about Copilot usage, ask in Copilot Chat or consult the
[GitHub Copilot documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot).
- For project-specific questions, refer to the `README.md` or open an issue.

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_This file provides guidance for using GitHub Copilot in the
`simulation-systems` project. Please keep it up to date as project practices
evolve._
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