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Modernizing Legacy Code with GitHub Copilot: A Documentation-First Approach

Learn how to use GitHub Copilot to tackle legacy code modernization through a documentation-first approach. This guide walks you through setting up instruction files, custom chat modes, and reusable prompts to automatically generate comprehensive documentation from your existing codebase—creating the perfect foundation for understanding, maintaining, or rewriting legacy applications in any programming language.

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