Tag: github

Custom Azure Bicep chat modes for GitHub Copilot

In GitHub Copilot, you have three built-in chat modes: Ask, Edit, and Agent. With a custom chat mode, you can create your own mode by extending the agent with your own behaviour. For example, you can add behaviour so the agent acts as a coding planner, prompt optimiser, or PowerShell expert, etc. In this blog, … Continue reading Custom Azure Bicep chat modes for GitHub Copilot →

From Prompt to Bicep: GitHub Copilot for Azure in Action

Over two years ago, I wrote about GitHub Copilot for the first time. Back then, it was powered by OpenAI Codex models, not the models we know today. GitHub Copilot has come a long way since then, where we now have frontier models such as GPT-4.1 and Sonnet 4, agent mode, extensions, and GitHub Copilot … Continue reading From Prompt to Bicep: GitHub Copilot for Azure in Action →

Connect Grok from Azure AI Foundry to GitHub Copilot Chat

Now that Grok-3 from xAI is available in Azure AI Foundry, I wanted to try it out with GitHub Copilot Chat. This is possible through the Bring Your Own Key feature released in Visual Studio Code. This feature allows you to connect other AI Platforms such as Anthropic, Ollama (local), Azure, and many more to … Continue reading Connect Grok from Azure AI Foundry to GitHub Copilot Chat →

Improve code generation with custom instructions for GitHub Copilot

If you are using GitHub Copilot, there is an exciting feature you should try: GitHub Copilot custom instructions. With custom instructions, GitHub Copilot can better align with your coding style and workflow, making code generation even faster and more seamless. In this blog, you will learn about custom instructions and how to use them with … Continue reading Improve code generation with custom instructions for GitHub Copilot →

Your first contribution to Azure Verified Modules

If you are using Azure Verified Modules, either the Bicep or Terraform modules, you have likely encountered scenarios where you wished for additional features. This blog is a practical guide to help you make your first contribution to Azure Verified Modules, enabling you to turn those additional features into reality. This blog will focus on … Continue reading Your first contribution to Azure Verified Modules →