GitHub copilot instructions: WIP

.github/copilot-instructions.md

@@ -4,10 +4,12 @@ abstract generality. Python 3.12 is the standard environment.
 ## Coding Guidance
 
 * Keep it clear and simple.
-* Avoid overly clever or verbose code — this isn't Java.
-* Use Django idioms: models, views, middleware, etc.
-* Follow PEP8 and ensure `flake8` passes (CI ignores E127, E741, E501, E731).
 * Use descriptive names, short functions, minimal boilerplate.
+* Avoid overly clever or verbose code -- this isn't Java.
+* Avoid overcommenting: only comment to explain unusual or complex logic or
+  design decisions
+* Follow PEP8 and ensure `flake8` passes (CI ignores E741, E731). width: 120 columns.
+* Use Django idioms: models, views, middleware, etc.
 
 ## Tests
 

.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml

@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ jobs:
     env:
       DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE: bugsink.settings.development
       SAMPLES_DIR: ${{ github.workspace }}/event-samples
+      DJANGO_SUPERUSER_USERNAME: admin
+      DJANGO_SUPERUSER_EMAIL: admin@example.com
+      DJANGO_SUPERUSER_PASSWORD: admin
     steps:
       - name: Check out code
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
@@ -36,9 +39,19 @@ jobs:
         # To ensure correctness for more complex scenarios (e.g. multiple DBs),
         # we rely on the actual CI pipeline.
 
+      - name: Run migrations
+        run: |
+          python manage.py migrate
+        # Ensures the SQLite database is initialized.
+
+      - name: Create superuser
+        run: |
+          python manage.py createsuperuser --noinput || true
+        # Creates a default admin user so Copilot can log in if needed.
+        # `|| true` prevents failure if the user already exists.
+
       - name: Fetch event-samples data
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
         with:
           repository: bugsink/event-samples
           path: event-samples
-