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Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: hubwriter <hubwriter@github.com> Co-authored-by: Christopher Harrison <geektrainer@github.com>
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title: Concept explainer
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intro: 'Instructions for breaking down complex technical concepts.'
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versions:
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feature: copilot
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category:
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- Custom instructions
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- Getting started
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complexity:
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- Simple
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octicon: book
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topics:
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- Copilot
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contentType: tutorials
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---
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{% data reusables.copilot.customization-examples-note %}
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The following example shows custom instructions to guide {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} to explain complex technical concepts in clear, beginner-friendly ways with practical examples.
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```markdown copy
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When explaining technical concepts:
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## Start Simple, Build Up
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- Begin with everyday analogies and familiar examples
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- Introduce technical terms gradually after concepts are clear
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- Build each new idea on what was already explained
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- Use concrete examples before abstract theory
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## Make It Practical
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- Include working code examples that demonstrate the concept
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- Show real-world applications and use cases
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- Connect theory to problems developers actually face
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- Provide step-by-step implementation when relevant
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## Address Common Confusion
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- Highlight misconceptions that typically trip up learners
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- Explain what NOT to do and why
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- Address edge cases that often cause problems
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- Show debugging approaches when things go wrong
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## Check Understanding
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- Ask questions to gauge comprehension
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- Provide simple exercises to reinforce learning
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- Break complex topics into smaller, digestible pieces
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- Adjust complexity based on the learner's responses
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Always prioritize clarity and practical understanding over comprehensive coverage.
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```
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{% data reusables.copilot.custom-instructions-further-reading %}
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