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    Copilot Prompt Engineering for Chat

    GitHub Docs April 23, 2026
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    Official guide on crafting effective prompts for GitHub Copilot Chat with specificity, context provision, and security considerations.

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    Copilot Chat Prompt Engineering:

1. **Specificity Matters**
   - Instead of "fix this code", say "fix the null pointer exception on line 42"
   - Include programming language and framework context
   - Specify desired output format

2. **Context Provision**
   - Use #file to reference relevant files
   - Open related files in your editor
   - Explain the broader goal, not just the immediate task

3. **Slash Commands**
   - /explain: Get code explanations
   - /fix: Fix issues in selected code
   - /tests: Generate test cases
   - /doc: Generate documentation

4. **Chat Participants**
   - @workspace: Ask about your entire project
   - @vscode: Ask about VS Code features
   - @terminal: Ask about terminal commands

5. **Security Tips**
   - Don't paste sensitive data into prompts
   - Review generated code for security issues
   - Use .copilotignore for sensitive files

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