## Build & Development Commands - Ensure `.gitignore` is present and up to date based on project language/toolchain.
## Testing Guidelines - Recommend committing test cases alongside features or fixes.
## Code Style & Guidelines  - Use consistent formatting tools (e.g., Prettier, Black) pre-commit if available.
## Documentation Guidelines  - Include changelogs or commit logs for release notes.
## Git Rules - Use clear commit messages: `<type>: <what>` (e.g., `fix: resolve header overlap`). - Squash trivial commits when possible before merging. - Warn users when suggesting force pushes or rebase.

Build & Development Commands
Use npm install to install all dependencies.
Run npm run build to compile the project for production.
Use npm run dev to start the development server with hot reloading.
Testing Guidelines
Run npm test to execute all unit tests.
Use npm run test:watch to run tests in watch mode during development.
Ensure all new features have corresponding tests in the __tests__ folder.
Code Style & Guidelines
Adhere to ESLint and Prettier configurations for consistent formatting.
Use TypeScript for type safety and consistent type annotations.
Follow the project's directory structure and naming conventions.
Documentation Guidelines
Use JSDoc for documenting functions, classes, and complex logic.
Maintain a clear README file with setup instructions and usage examples.
Update the docs/ folder for any new features or changes to existing functionality.