Code Quality & Performance Standards

Overview

Every line of code must be written with performance and scalability in mind. No naive implementations. No "fix it later." Write it right the first time.

Core principle: Think like a competitive programmer — analyze time/space complexity before writing. O(n) where O(n^2) exists is a bug, not a TODO. Security is not a feature — it's a baseline.

The Non-Negotiables

0. Security Safety — The Baseline

Before performance even matters, the code must be safe: