Exclusive Microsoft Virtual Developer Open Day
Thank you to everyone who joined our recent workshop on GitHub Copilot. Here’s a quick recap of the key insights:
Specialized Agents: Our workflow uses multiple agents, each handling a specific task—from incident analysis to code implementation—while humans oversee strategic decisions.
UI Integration: Copilot Agent Mode can add functionality directly to UI elements, with features like checkpoint restore and element selection for safe and precise updates.
Custom Instructions: Tailor Copilot to follow your company or project coding standards, either through generic, file-specific, or auto-generated instructions from your existing codebase.
MCP (Model Context Protocol): Extend Copilot’s capabilities by connecting to external tools and services, enabling tasks like GitHub operations or fetching real-time documentation.
Security: Always use vetted MCP servers to mitigate risks like tool poisoning or hidden malicious instructions.
Takeaway: With the right prompts, instructions, and MCP setup, Copilot can accelerate development, automate repeatable tasks, and maintain coding standards while keeping humans in control.
Important Links
Anthropic: Effective Context Engineering for AI Agents
VSCode: Custom Instructions
VSCode: Custom Agents
Code Samples on Github: Samples
Download Presentation: Click Here
Contact Details
candidates@snapp.co.ke
bryan@snapp.co.ke
Snapp-Technology-Kenya
Important Links
Register for Founders Hub:
https://portal.startups.microsoft.com/signup
Quickstart: Create a new agent:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-foundry/agents/quickstart?view=foundry-classic&pivots=ai-foundry-portal
Important Links
Link to today’s workshop:
https://aka.ms/vscodeDevWorkshop
Learning GitHub Copilot series:
https://aka.ms/Learn-GHCP
MS Dev Community Africa: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-africa-development-center/
Github Features:
https://github.com/features/copilot
Learning GitHub Copilot series:
https://aka.ms/Learn-GHCP
MS Dev Community Africa: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-africa-development-center/
Important Links
Elevate AI Skills Badge Request: https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FAISkillsBadgeKenya&d…
