research-best-practices

Research current best practices and package versions using MCP tools and Copilot skills.

Updated Mar 30, 2026

Search Tags:#code quality #best practices #MCP tools #up-to-date documentation #azure development

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npx skills add https://github.com/EmeaAppGbb/spec2cloud-microhack-greenfield --skill research-best-practices-emeaappgbb

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Skill: research-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/EmeaAppGbb/spec2cloud-microhack-greenfield/tree/main/.github/skills/research-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EmeaAppGbb/spec2cloud-microhack-greenfield --skill research-best-practices-emeaappgbb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps prevent subtle bugs and deprecated API usage by ensuring code is written against current, authoritative sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

Up-to-date Research: Uses MCP tools and Copilot skills to ground decisions in current documentation.
Targeted Research: Handles targeted, increment-specific research.
Integration: Works within existing projects, utilizing current specs/tech-stack.md, contracts, and package.json.

Quick Start

Run 'research-best-practices' after resolving tech stack to ensure best practices and documentation are current.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-best-practices

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I ensure my code follows the latest Azure development best practices?▼

To ensure code follows latest Azure development best practices, research authoritative sources and current package versions using MCP tools. This grounds implementation decisions in up-to-date documentation, preventing deprecated API usage and subtle bugs.

What is the best way to check up-to-date documentation for open-source technologies?▼

The best way to check up-to-date documentation for open-source technologies is using MCP tools and Copilot skills to query current, authoritative sources. This optimizes implementation decisions and ensures your code increments rely on current package versions.

How do I prevent deprecated API usage when writing new code increments?▼

Prevent deprecated API usage by researching the latest official guidance and package versions before coding. Applying targeted research using MCP tools grounds your implementation decisions in current, authoritative sources for Azure and open-source technologies.

Do I need specs/tech-stack.md and package.json to research best practices?▼

Yes, you need specs/tech-stack.md, contracts, and package.json as inputs. The research process requires these files to provide context for your existing project, enabling targeted, increment-specific research using MCP tools.

When should I run research on current best practices and package versions?▼

You should run research on current best practices and package versions immediately after resolving your tech stack. This ensures all subsequent code increments are based on current, authoritative sources and optimized implementation decisions.