The Replay (2/18/26): Copilot workarounds, platform pitfalls, and more

The February 18th edition of "The Replay," a newsletter from LogRocket for development and engineering leaders, offers insights into key topics such as frontend development, AI tools, and modern software trends. Highlights from this edition include Andrew Evans from CarMax discussing how to use scoped instruction files in GitHub Copilot to create domain-aware expert modes, Russ Miles emphasizing the importance of treating developer platforms as products rather than factories to enhance feedback and reduce cognitive load, and Peter Aidelọje presenting a security playbook for Cloudflare-dependent systems, advocating for edge-first defense strategies. Additionally, Steve Yegge explores the "Dracula effect" of vibe coding, and there's a discussion on the hidden cost of cognitive debt associated with AI-generated code. Readers are encouraged to subscribe for more insights or explore previous issues.