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Introduction
Working effectively in Copilot Spaces requires understanding best practices and avoiding common pitfalls. Following good practices ensures you get the most value from shared context and team collaboration.
Good Practices
1. Keep Spaces Focused
- Create spaces for specific projects or teams
- Avoid mixing unrelated projects in one space
- Maintain clear purpose for each space
- Update space description as project evolves
2. Provide Rich Context
- Link relevant repositories
- Include comprehensive documentation
- Add coding standards and guidelines
- Include example code and patterns
- Keep context up to date
3. Use Descriptive Names
- Choose names that clearly indicate purpose
- Include project or team identifier
- Use consistent naming conventions
- Make names searchable and discoverable
4. Maintain Documentation
- Keep README files updated
- Document space purpose and usage
- Include setup instructions
- Document coding conventions
- Add notes about important decisions
5. Collaborate Effectively
- Share spaces with relevant team members
- Communicate about space changes
- Contribute to shared context
- Respect team conventions
- Provide feedback on space effectiveness
6. Regular Maintenance
- Review spaces periodically
- Update linked repositories
- Remove outdated information
- Archive or delete unused spaces
- Keep team members informed
7. Security Best Practices
- Set appropriate visibility levels
- Don't include sensitive credentials
- Review access permissions regularly
- Follow organization security policies
- Be cautious with public spaces
Bad Practices to Avoid
1. Creating Spaces Without Purpose
- Don't create spaces "just in case"
- Avoid duplicate or overlapping spaces
- Don't create spaces without clear goals
- Remove spaces that are no longer needed
2. Insufficient Context
- Don't create empty spaces
- Avoid spaces with minimal documentation
- Don't skip linking relevant repositories
- Avoid outdated or incorrect context
3. Poor Naming
- Avoid generic names like "Project" or "Space"
- Don't use unclear abbreviations
- Avoid inconsistent naming patterns
- Don't use names that don't indicate purpose
4. Neglecting Maintenance
- Don't leave spaces unmaintained
- Avoid outdated repository links
- Don't ignore broken links or references
- Avoid accumulating unused spaces
5. Over-Sharing or Under-Sharing
- Don't share spaces with unnecessary people
- Avoid making everything public unnecessarily
- Don't keep spaces private when team access is needed
- Avoid inconsistent sharing practices
6. Security Mistakes
- Never include credentials or secrets
- Don't link repositories with sensitive data
- Avoid overly permissive access
- Don't ignore security policies
- Avoid public spaces with proprietary information
7. Ignoring Team Conventions
- Don't create spaces that conflict with team standards
- Avoid inconsistent practices
- Don't ignore governance policies
- Avoid creating spaces without team input
Comparison: Good vs. Bad
✅ Good Example
Space Name: "frontend-react-app-2024"
Description: "React frontend application for customer portal. Includes component library and state management patterns."
Context: Linked to main repo, includes style guide, component examples
Sharing: Shared with frontend team only
❌ Bad Example
Space Name: "project"
Description: (empty)
Context: No repositories linked, no documentation
Sharing: Public, shared with entire organization
Tips for Effective Space Usage
- Start Small: Begin with focused spaces and expand as needed
- Iterate: Improve spaces based on team feedback
- Document: Keep documentation current and comprehensive
- Communicate: Inform team about space changes
- Review: Regularly assess space effectiveness
- Clean Up: Remove unused or outdated spaces
- Learn: Observe what works well for your team
Exam Key Points
- Good Practices: Focused spaces, rich context, descriptive names, maintained documentation, effective collaboration, regular maintenance, security awareness
- Bad Practices: Spaces without purpose, insufficient context, poor naming, neglected maintenance, over/under-sharing, security mistakes, ignoring conventions
- Keep spaces focused on specific projects or teams
- Provide comprehensive context including repos, docs, and guidelines
- Use clear, descriptive names that indicate purpose
- Maintain documentation and keep context updated
- Set appropriate visibility and access levels
- Never include sensitive credentials or secrets
- Regularly review and clean up unused spaces
- Follow team conventions and governance policies
- Communicate space changes with team members
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