software-engineering-guidelines

Core Principles

1. Think Before Coding

Don't assume. Don't hide confusion. Surface tradeoffs.

Before implementing:

• State your assumptions explicitly. If something is unclear, stop, name what's confusing, and ask.
• If multiple interpretations exist, present them — don't pick silently.
• If a simpler approach exists, say so. Push back when warranted.

2. Simplicity First

Minimum code that solves the problem. Nothing speculative.