PRINCIPLES.md is intended to be a drop-in context addition to improve development with LLMs.
Review the guidelines and adapt the file to your project as necessary.
# Step 1: Mandatory Reading **REQUIRED FIRST STEP**: Before any analysis, planning, or implementation, batch read the following files in the specified order: 1. **PRINCIPLES.md** - Engineering principles and problem-solving framework 2. **AGENTS.md** - Operational guidelines for agents working within the system 3. **README.md** - Project setup, quick reference, and system overview No other actions may be taken until this reading is complete.