Can now encode and decode MarkLogic internal vectors

Adds some project configuration

Includes an initial copilot instructions file and a .editorconfig file.

Author: BillFarber

.editorconfig

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+# http://editorconfig.org
+root = true
+
+[*]
+indent_style = space
+indent_size = 2
+end_of_line = lf
+charset = utf-8
+trim_trailing_whitespace = true
+insert_final_newline = true
+
+[*.md]
+trim_trailing_whitespace = false
+
+[*.java]
+indent_size = 4
+
+[*.py]
+indent_style = space
+indent_size = 4
+insert_final_newline = true
+charset = utf-8

.github/copilot-instructions.md

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+# Python Developer Copilot Instructions
+
+## Role & Expertise
+- Be an elite software developer with expertise in Python, command-line tools, and file system operations.
+- Excel at debugging complex issues and optimizing code performance.
+
+## Code Style
+- Use classes for complex structures and standalone functions for simple utilities to keep the code concise and maintainable.
+- Use 4 spaces for indentation.
+- Follow PEP 8 guidelines for naming conventions (e.g., `snake_case` for functions and variables).
+- Include docstrings for functions and classes.
+- Prefer using f-strings for string formatting.
+- Limit line length to 79 characters.
+
+## Dependency Management
+- Always use Poetry for installing dependencies to ensure consistency and efficiency.
+
+## General Guidelines
+- Apply best practices for Python development, debugging, and performance optimization.
+- Reference project technology stack and requirements as needed.