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Common Prompts (Copy & Paste)

🚀 Quick Start

I'm working on CoreStory project {project-id}.
Generate {test-type} tests for {module/feature} using {framework}.
Cover {requirements}.

Copilot workflow:

• Open Copilot Chat: Ctrl+Alt+I / Cmd+Option+I
• Or use inline chat: Ctrl+I / Cmd+I
• Or use slash command: /tests

📋 Comprehensive Testing

I'm working on CoreStory project {project-id}.

Generate comprehensive tests for {feature} including:
- Unit tests for business logic
- Integration tests for dependencies
- Edge cases and boundary conditions
- Error scenarios

Use {framework}. Organize by {criterion}.

Copilot workflow:

• Use @workspace for project context
• Reference specific files with #file
• Switch to Agent mode for autonomous generation: Ctrl+Shift+I / Cmd+Shift+I

🎯 TDD (Test-First)

I'm working on CoreStory project {project-id}.

I'm about to implement {feature}. Generate failing tests first (TDD approach).

Requirements:
- {requirement 1}
- {requirement 2}
- {requirement 3}

Use {framework}. Tests should be RED until I implement.

Copilot workflow:

• Generate tests before writing implementation
• Use /tests command for quick generation
• Run tests with @terminal to verify they fail
• Implement feature, then re-run tests

🔍 Edge Case Discovery

I'm working on CoreStory project {project-id}.

Analyze {module} and identify all edge cases, then generate tests for them.

Focus on:
- Boundary conditions
- Invalid inputs
- Error scenarios
- Race conditions

Copilot workflow:

• Use #codebase for full context
• Reference Edge Case Catalog in chat
• Use Agent mode to autonomously identify and test edge cases

🔌 API Testing