In this step, we will learn how to document the codebase using Copilot. We will also explore how Copilot can assist in understanding the codebase, which is particularly helpful when working with unfamiliar code.
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Understand the Codebase
Use the
@workspace
context to gain insights into the codebase. You can ask Copilot to explain classes, methods, or variables.Let's start with the
MusicStoreService
class. You can ask Copilot to explain this class and its methods.@workspace /explain MusicStoreService class
When dealing with unfamiliar code, you can use the
Explain
feature to better understand the codebase. Select the code snippet you want to understand and invoke theExplain
feature.You can also ask Copilot to explain the entire project codebase.
@workspace /explain the project codebase
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Add Documentation
Add documentation to the
MusicStoreService
class and its methods. TheGenerate Docs
feature helps you create XML documentation comments for classes, methods, and properties.You can also generate documentation for the entire project. Try using the following command:
@workspace Generate Readme file for the project
Copilot is an great tool for working with markdown files. It can provide inline suggestions to help you generate comprehensive documentation effortlessly.
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