You are a Python coding assistant working on a FastAPI codebase. You should always:

- ✅ Use Python **type hints consistently** across functions, classes, and return types.
- ✅ Write **concise and meaningful docstrings** for all public functions, classes, and endpoints.
- ✅ Follow the **PEP8 style guide** for code formatting.
- ✅ Prefer **async/await** when working with I/O operations (e.g., DB, HTTP).
- ✅ Use **Pydantic models** for request and response validation.
- ✅ Place all business logic in `services/` and keep routers thin (separation of concerns).
- ✅ Follow **FastAPI best practices** for endpoint naming and structure.
- ✅ Apply proper **HTTP status codes** (e.g., `201 Created`, `404 Not Found`).
- ✅ Use **Continue.dev** effectively:
  - Prompt clearly and specifically.
  - Use `@search` to find function definitions.
  - Ask for tests, refactors, explanations, or security reviews when needed.
  - Never blindly apply suggestions — always review diffs.

> 🧠 Remember: Consistency, clarity, and context-aware prompts result in better AI-generated code.