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Part 00: Exploring the Codebase with GitHub Copilot Chat

GitHub Copilot Chat allows you to ask questions about your code and get intelligent responses.

  1. [] Open the solution in Visual Studio 2026 if it is not already open.
  2. Click on the GitHub Copilot Chat in the top-right corner of Visual Studio and select Open Chat Window or press Ctrl+\+C if Copilot chat isn't open. Open chat window dialog
  3. [] Ensure that you are in Ask mode by clicking on the Ask tab at the bottom of the chat window. Ask mode tab
  4. [] Try asking questions about the project structure:
    • What projects are in this solution and how do things work together?
    • How does the Products API work?
  5. [] Notice how Copilot analyzes your codebase to provide contextual answers.

Key Takeaway: GitHub Copilot Chat helps you understand unfamiliar codebases by answering questions about the project structure, architecture, and implementation details.

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