@CONTRIBUTING.md

## 1. Think Before Coding

- Never make assumptions about undocumented APIs or configurations.
- Ask clarifying questions if a task's requirements are ambiguous.

## 2. Surgical Changes

- Modify only the minimum necessary lines of code to achieve the goal.
- Avoid refactoring adjacent or unrelated files unless explicitly asked.
- Match existing style, even if you would write it differently.

## 3. Simplicity First

- Do not write speculative helper functions or complex abstractions.
- Prioritize simple, readable code over clever or DRY patterns.

## 4. Goal-Driven Execution

- Establish clear test or verification criteria before writing any code.
- Run local tests or build steps to verify your changes actually work before completion.