Build & Development Commands Use Gradle for building and running mods:

./gradlew build to build the mod

./gradlew runClient to test in the Minecraft client

./gradlew runServer to test in the Minecraft server

Use the correct JDK version required by Minecraft 1.21.4

Use Fabric Loader and Fabric API versions compatible with Minecraft 1.21.4

Keep dependencies in build.gradle up to date

Testing Guidelines Write unit tests using JUnit and Fabric Loader JUnit integration

Use the Gametest framework for automated in-game testing

Test all features in both single-player and multiplayer environments

Debug using runClient and runServer tasks

Check for compatibility with other mods

Code Style & Guidelines Follow standard Java conventions for naming, formatting, and structure

Use JavaDoc for all public classes and methods

Organize code by feature (items, blocks, events, etc.)

Avoid deprecated APIs and keep code updated for latest Fabric changes

Prefer Fabric API features over custom mixins when possible

Write modular and maintainable code

Documentation Guidelines Maintain a clear README with mod description, installation, and dependencies

Document all public APIs and major features with JavaDoc

Include usage examples and troubleshooting steps

Update documentation with every significant change

Host documentation on a public platform for collaboration

Reference official Fabric documentation for advanced topics