.NET @NOON: Prompting for Impact in .NET: Using Copilot to Think, Not Just Code

Most developers use GitHub Copilot to finish lines of code—but what if you could guide it to think with you? In this session, we’ll explore how to move beyond autocomplete and into intentional collaboration. You’ll learn how to use reusable prompts, custom instructions, and chat modes to steer Copilot more strategically. We’ll walk through how “Planning Mode” lays the groundwork for powerful “Agent Mode” results—and how one team used this approach to accomplish in 20 minutes what normally took three days. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up your AI-assisted .NET workflow, this talk will give you practical tools and a fresh perspective.