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+# GitHub Copilot Instructions for vscode-dotnet-runtime
+
+This document provides guidance for GitHub Copilot when working with the vscode-dotnet-runtime repository.
+
+## Repository Overview
+
+This repository contains VS Code extensions for acquiring and managing .NET runtimes and SDKs:
+
+- **vscode-dotnet-runtime-library**: Core library for .NET acquisition logic (shared by extensions)
+- **vscode-dotnet-runtime-extension**: Extension for installing .NET runtimes (designed to be used by other extensions)
+- **vscode-dotnet-sdk-extension**: Extension for installing .NET SDKs (for internal features, not for general use)
+- **sample**: Sample extension demonstrating usage of the runtime acquisition APIs
+
+### Architecture
+
+The repository follows a layered architecture:
+1. **Library layer** (`vscode-dotnet-runtime-library`): Contains all acquisition logic, installers, version resolvers, and utilities
+2. **Extension layer** (`vscode-dotnet-runtime-extension`, `vscode-dotnet-sdk-extension`): VS Code extension wrappers that expose commands and APIs
+3. **Sample layer** (`sample`): Demonstrates proper usage of the extensions
+
+## Build Process
+
+### Full Build
+
+To build the entire repository:
+
+```bash
+# On Linux/macOS
+./build.sh
+
+# On Windows
+build.cmd
+```
+
+The build script:
+1. Downloads .NET install scripts from the official .NET repository
+2. Compiles the library (`vscode-dotnet-runtime-library`)
+3. Compiles the runtime extension (`vscode-dotnet-runtime-extension`)
+4. Compiles the SDK extension (`vscode-dotnet-sdk-extension`)
+5. Compiles the sample extension (`sample`)
+6. Runs mock webpack scripts
+
+### Building Individual Components
+
+Navigate to each component directory and run:
+
+```bash
+npm ci              # Install dependencies
+npm run compile     # Compile TypeScript
+```
+
+### Cleaning Build Artifacts
+
+Each component has a `clean` script:
+
+```bash
+npm run clean       # Removes dist/ directory
+```
+
+## Testing
+
+### Two Types of Tests
+
+The repository has two distinct types of tests:
+
+1. **Library Unit Tests** (`vscode-dotnet-runtime-library/src/test/unit/`)
+   - Pure unit tests using Mocha with TDD interface
+   - Test individual components and utilities
+   - Run with: `npm run unit-test` (in library directory)
+   - Fast and don't require VS Code runtime
+
+2. **Extension Functional Tests** (`*-extension/src/test/functional/`)
+   - End-to-end tests using `@vscode/test-electron`
+   - Test full extension behavior in VS Code environment
+   - Run with: `npm run test` (in extension directory)
+   - Slower as they launch VS Code instances
+
+### Running Tests
+
+#### Full Test Suite
+
+Run all tests across all components:
+
+```bash
+# On Linux/macOS
+./test.sh
+
+# On Windows
+test.cmd
+
+# With linting
+./test.sh --eslint
+```
+
+#### Individual Component Tests
+
+In each component directory:
+
+```bash
+# Library tests (unit tests)
+cd vscode-dotnet-runtime-library
+npm run test
+
+# Extension tests (functional tests)
+cd vscode-dotnet-runtime-extension
+npm run test
+```
+
+#### Running Specific Unit Tests
+
+For faster iteration when working on specific tests, use the `--bail` flag to stop on first failure:
+
+```bash
+# Run a specific test file (from library directory)
+npx mocha --bail -u tdd -- dist/test/unit/LocalInstallUpdateService.test.js
+
+# Run all unit tests with bail
+npx mocha --bail -u tdd -- dist/test/unit/**.test.js
+```
+
+**Important**: Tests run against compiled JavaScript in the `dist/` directory, so compile first with `npm run compile`.
+
+#### Selective Testing
+
+The test script supports testing specific components:
+
+```bash
+# Test only the library
+./test.sh lib
+
+# Test only the runtime extension
+./test.sh rnt
+
+# Test only the SDK extension
+./test.sh sdk
+```
+
+### Debugging Tests
+
+- For library tests: Open `vscode-dotnet-runtime-library` workspace and use VS Code's test runner
+- For extension tests: Open the extension's workspace folder and use the debug launch configurations
+- To debug compiled code: Set breakpoints in TypeScript tests, then add breakpoints to generated `.js` files after the first run
+
+## Linting and Code Style
+
+### Running the Linter
+
+```bash
+# From repository root
+npm run lint
+```
+
+The linter uses ESLint with TypeScript support and auto-fixes issues when possible.
+
+### Code Style Guidelines
+
+- **TypeScript**: All code is written in TypeScript
+- **File Headers**: Use the .NET Foundation license header (see `contributing.md` for template)
+- **Naming**: Follow TypeScript/JavaScript conventions
+  - PascalCase for classes, interfaces, types
+  - camelCase for variables, functions, methods
+  - UPPER_CASE for constants
+- **Comments**: Add comments for complex logic; follow existing patterns
+- **Error Handling**: Use proper error types and meaningful error messages
+- **Testing**: Follow TDD approach (write tests first when fixing bugs)
+
+### ESLint Configuration
+
+The repository uses:
+- `@typescript-eslint` plugins for TypeScript-specific rules
+- Prettier for code formatting
+- Custom rules defined in `.eslintrc.js`
+
+## Common Development Workflows
+
+### Adding a New Feature
+
+1. Create an issue to discuss the feature
+2. Create a feature branch: `git checkout -b feature-name`
+3. Implement in the library layer if it's core logic
+4. Expose through extension layer if needed
+5. Add unit tests in the library
+6. Add functional tests in the extension if it affects extension behavior
+7. Update documentation if adding new APIs
+8. Run `./build.sh` to ensure everything compiles
+9. Run `./test.sh --eslint` to run all tests and linting
+10. Create a pull request
+
+### Fixing a Bug
+
+1. Write a failing test that reproduces the bug
+2. Fix the bug with minimal changes
+3. Verify the test passes
+4. Run related tests: `npx mocha --bail -u tdd -- dist/test/unit/AffectedFile.test.js`
+5. Run full test suite to ensure no regressions
+
+### Making Changes to the Library
+
+Since both extensions depend on the library:
+
+1. Make changes in `vscode-dotnet-runtime-library`
+2. Compile the library: `cd vscode-dotnet-runtime-library && npm run compile`
+3. Test library changes: `npm run test`
+4. Test both extensions to ensure compatibility
+5. Update the library version if making breaking changes
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+vscode-dotnet-runtime/
+├── .github/                          # GitHub configuration
+│   ├── workflows/                    # CI/CD workflows
+│   └── copilot-instructions.md       # This file
+├── Documentation/                    # Additional documentation
+├── vscode-dotnet-runtime-library/    # Core acquisition library
+│   ├── src/
+│   │   ├── Acquisition/              # Install logic, version resolution
+│   │   ├── EventStream/              # Logging and telemetry
+│   │   ├── Utils/                    # Utility functions
+│   │   └── test/
+│   │       ├── unit/                 # Unit tests (Mocha TDD)
+│   │       └── mocks/                # Test mocks and utilities
+│   └── package.json
+├── vscode-dotnet-runtime-extension/  # Runtime extension
+│   ├── src/
+│   │   ├── extension.ts              # Extension entry point
+│   │   └── test/functional/          # Functional tests (vscode-test)
+│   └── package.json
+├── vscode-dotnet-sdk-extension/      # SDK extension
+│   └── package.json
+├── sample/                           # Sample demonstrating usage
+├── build.sh / build.cmd              # Build scripts
+├── test.sh / test.cmd                # Test scripts
+└── package.json                      # Root package for linting
+```
+
+## Key Files and Directories
+
+- **`dist/`**: Compiled JavaScript output (gitignored, generated by `npm run compile`)
+- **`node_modules/`**: NPM dependencies (gitignored)
+- **`install scripts/`**: Downloaded .NET install scripts from Microsoft
+- **`.eslintrc.js`**: ESLint configuration
+- **`tsconfig.json`**: TypeScript compiler configuration (per component)
+
+## Common Issues and Solutions
+
+### Build Failures
+
+1. **Missing install scripts**: The build script downloads these automatically
+2. **TypeScript errors**: Run `npm ci` to ensure dependencies are up to date
+3. **Webpack errors**: Check that mock-webpack script has execute permissions
+
+### Test Failures
+
+1. **Tests fail after code changes**: Recompile with `npm run compile`
+2. **Specific test fails**: Run with `--bail` flag to stop on first failure for faster debugging
+3. **Extension tests hang**: Check for VS Code instance conflicts; close all VS Code windows
+4. **Path issues on Windows**: Use cross-platform path utilities from the library
+
+### Debugging Tips
+
+1. Use `npm run watch` for automatic recompilation during development
+2. Check the output window in VS Code for extension logs
+3. Enable high verbosity in extension settings for detailed logging
+4. Use the sample extension to manually test changes
+5. For library debugging, add logging rather than relying on breakpoints
+
+## Dependencies and Package Management
+
+- **npm**: Primary package manager (some components use yarn as well)
+- **Mocha**: Test runner for unit tests
+- **@vscode/test-electron**: Test runner for extension functional tests
+- **TypeScript**: Language and compiler
+- **ESLint**: Linting and code quality
+- **webpack**: Bundling for production builds
+
+### Installing Dependencies
+
+Always use `npm ci` (not `npm install`) for consistent, reproducible builds:
+
+```bash
+npm ci  # Install exact versions from package-lock.json
+```
+
+## VS Code Extension Development
+
+### Testing Extensions Locally
+
+1. Open the workspace file: `vscode-dotnet-runtime.code-workspace`
+2. Use the "Run Sample Extension" launch configuration
+3. In the Extension Development Host, open the command palette
+4. Run: "Sample: Run a dynamically acquired .NET Core Hello World App"
+
+### Building a .VSIX Package
+
+```bash
+cd vscode-dotnet-runtime-extension  # or vscode-dotnet-sdk-extension
+npm install -g vsce
+vsce package --ignoreFile ../.vscodeignore --yarn
+```
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- [Contributing Guide](../Documentation/contributing.md)
+- [Contributing Workflow](../Documentation/contributing-workflow.md)
+- [Troubleshooting Runtime](../Documentation/troubleshooting-runtime.md)
+- [Troubleshooting SDK](../Documentation/troubleshooting-sdk.md)
+
+## Copilot-Specific Guidance
+
+When assisting with code changes:
+
+1. **Respect the layered architecture**: Core logic goes in the library, UI/commands in extensions
+2. **Write tests first**: Follow TDD when fixing bugs
+3. **Use existing patterns**: Match the coding style of surrounding code
+4. **Keep changes minimal**: Make surgical, focused changes
+5. **Test incrementally**: Use `--bail` flag for fast iteration on specific tests
+6. **Consider both extensions**: Changes to the library affect both runtime and SDK extensions
+7. **Follow .NET conventions**: This is a .NET-focused project; respect .NET naming and patterns
+8. **Security matters**: This code downloads and executes .NET installers; be extra careful with security
+
+## Quick Command Reference
+
+```bash
+# Build everything
+./build.sh
+
+# Test everything with linting
+./test.sh --eslint
+
+# Compile a specific component
+cd vscode-dotnet-runtime-library && npm run compile
+
+# Run specific unit test with early exit
+npx mocha --bail -u tdd -- dist/test/unit/SpecificFile.test.js
+
+# Run library unit tests
+cd vscode-dotnet-runtime-library && npm run unit-test
+
+# Run extension functional tests
+cd vscode-dotnet-runtime-extension && npm run test
+
+# Lint code
+npm run lint
+
+# Clean build artifacts
+npm run clean
+
+# Watch for changes
+npm run watch
+```
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