Architecting the AI-Ready Repo: Preparing Codebases for Optimal GitHub Copilot Performance
Accelerate engineering velocity and harness the full power of AI-assisted development. This practical session demonstrates how to transform codebases into context-aware AI environments. Through guided hands-on labs using a sample project, you will configure repositories for optimal context, author repository prompt files, build custom skills, and deploy domain-tailored agents.
Accelerate engineering velocity and harness the full power of AI-assisted development. Designed for software engineers, tech leads, and technical architects, this practical session demonstrates how to transform codebases into context-aware AI environments. Through guided hands-on labs using a sample project, you will configure repositories for optimal context, author repository prompt files, build custom skills, and deploy domain-tailored agents.
- Learn the foundational principles of setting up and optimizing codebases for maximum context retrieval.
- Configure repositories for maximum context retrieval and relevance.
- Build custom prompt files, agents and skills aligned with team engineering standards.
- Distribute and share AI configurations across teams and projects.
what to bring
- GitHub account with GitHub Copilot license
- Laptop with VS Code installed (or access to GitHub Codespaces)
- Optional: Bring your own codebase to apply concepts directly
Maik's diverse background in IT, industry, and academia, combined with his creative and innovative nature, has allowed him to excel as a Principal Consultant and GitHub trainer. He keenly understands customer needs and seeks sustainable solutions and workflows for all team members
His passion for gaining and sharing knowledge has made him a valuable asset in the GitHub community. He continually seeks to improve his skills and knowledge while sharing his expertise with others. This approach has enabled him to drive positive change and innovation within his team and the broader organization.
Senior Solutions & DevOps Architect with 13+ years of experience designing, securing, and scaling enterprise platforms in highly regulated and international environments.
Specialized in GitHub Enterprise, DevSecOps, API Gateway security, and CI/CD platforms, I help organizations migrate, secure, and operate developer platforms at scale.
I have worked across government, financial services, retail, automotive, energy, logistics, and telecom sectors in Europe and global contexts.