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+# SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+# Licensed to the Ed-Fi Alliance under one or more agreements.
+# The Ed-Fi Alliance licenses this file to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
+# See the LICENSE and NOTICES files in the project root for more information.
+
+name: Copilot Setup Steps
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    paths:
+      - '.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml'
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+jobs:
+  setup:
+    name: Setup
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    permissions:
+      contents: read
+
+    defaults:
+      run:
+        working-directory: ./src
+
+    steps:
+    - uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+    - name: Setup .NET
+      uses: actions/setup-dotnet@2016bd2012dba4e32de620c46fe006a3ac9f0602 # v5.0.1
+      with:
+        dotnet-version: 6.0.x
+    - name: Restore dependencies
+      run: dotnet restore Ed-Fi-SDG.sln
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+# Agent Instructions
+
+This document provides instructions for AI coding agents working on this repository.
+
+## Project Overview
+
+This is a C# .NET project for the Ed-Fi Sample Data Generator (SDG), which produces realistic, cohesive, and fictional datasets for use in demonstrations and testing.
+
+## Development Environment
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- .NET 6.0 SDK or later
+- A C# compatible IDE (Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or JetBrains Rider)
+
+### Setup Steps
+
+1. Clone the repository
+2. Navigate to the `src` directory
+3. Run `dotnet restore Ed-Fi-SDG.sln` to restore dependencies
+4. Run `dotnet build` to build the solution
+5. Run `dotnet test` to execute tests
+
+## C# Coding Standards
+
+### General Guidelines
+
+- Follow the existing code style and conventions in the repository
+- Adhere to the `.editorconfig` file settings for formatting and style
+- Use meaningful variable and method names
+- Keep methods small and focused on a single responsibility
+- Write XML documentation comments for public APIs
+- Prefer composition over inheritance where appropriate
+
+### Naming Conventions
+
+- Use PascalCase for class names, method names, and public properties
+- Use camelCase for local variables and private fields
+- Use UPPER_CASE for constants
+- Prefix interface names with 'I' (e.g., `IService`)
+- Use async suffix for asynchronous methods (e.g., `GetDataAsync`)
+
+### Code Organization
+
+- Keep related classes in appropriate namespaces
+- One class per file (except for small, tightly coupled helper classes)
+- Place unit tests in corresponding test projects
+- Use dependency injection for loose coupling
+
+### Error Handling
+
+- Use exceptions for exceptional conditions, not flow control
+- Catch specific exceptions rather than generic Exception
+- Provide meaningful error messages
+- Clean up resources properly using `using` statements or try-finally blocks
+
+### Testing
+
+- Write unit tests for new functionality
+- Follow the Arrange-Act-Assert pattern in tests
+- Use descriptive test method names that explain what is being tested
+- Ensure tests are isolated and can run independently
+
+## Building and Testing
+
+### Build the Solution
+
+```bash
+cd src
+dotnet build Ed-Fi-SDG.sln
+```
+
+### Run Tests
+
+```bash
+cd src
+dotnet test
+```
+
+### Run Specific Tests
+
+```bash
+cd src
+dotnet test --filter "FullyQualifiedName~YourTestNamespace"
+```
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.