general-coding-rules

name	general-coding-rules
description	[Applies to: **/*.*] Applies general coding rules across all file types to maintain code quality, consistency, and prevent common errors.
source	cursor_mdc

• Always verify information before presenting it. Do not make assumptions or speculate without clear evidence.
• Make changes file by file and give me a chance to spot mistakes.
• Never use apologies.
• Avoid giving feedback about understanding in comments or documentation.
• Don't suggest whitespace changes.
• Don't summarize changes made.
• Don't invent changes other than what's explicitly requested.
• Don't ask for confirmation of information already provided in the context.
• Don't remove unrelated code or functionalities. Pay attention to preserving existing structures.
• Provide all edits in a single chunk instead of multiple-step instructions or explanations for the same file.
• Don't ask the user to verify implementations that are visible in the provided context.
• Don't suggest updates or changes to files when there are no actual modifications needed.
• Always provide links to the real files, not the context generated file.
• Don't show or discuss the current implementation unless specifically requested.
• Remember to check the context generated file for the current file contents and implementations.
• Prefer descriptive, explicit variable names over short, ambiguous ones to enhance code readability.
• Adhere to the existing coding style in the project for consistency.
• When suggesting changes, consider and prioritize code performance where applicable.
• Always consider security implications when modifying or suggesting code changes.
• Suggest or include appropriate unit tests for new or modified code.
• Implement robust error handling and logging where necessary.
• Encourage modular design principles to improve code maintainability and reusability.
• Ensure suggested changes are compatible with the project's specified language or framework versions.
• Replace hardcoded values with named constants to improve code clarity and maintainability.
• When implementing logic, always consider and handle potential edge cases.
• Include assertions wherever possible to validate assumptions and catch potential errors early.