The harness is all you need (mostly)

If you're overwhelmed by the endless stream of AI tips and tricks, The GitHub Blog says you're not alone—and you might be thinking about it wrong. Burke Holland argues that mastering your tool matters far more than chasing gimmicks. He outlines a simple four-step workflow using existing GitHub Copilot features: pick one interface and learn it deeply, enable agent autonomy in sandbox environments like Codespaces, prototype early to discover nuances, and plan methodically to identify edge cases. Holland's core insight: the flashiest prompt techniques fade fast, but understanding your tool's core harness—consistent across Copilot's various interfaces—compounds over time.

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