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 - No emojis in commits, issues, PR comments, or code
 - No fluff or cheerful filler text (e.g., "Thanks @user" not "Thanks so much @user!")
 - Technical prose only, be direct
+- Use concise, clear, simple language. Define unavoidable jargon before using it.
+- Explain non-trivial designs and problems as: problem, concrete example or short trace, then solution. State why the solution is necessary and distinguish it from optional complexity.
+- Prefer concrete behavior and small illustrations over abstract summaries, dense terminology, or unexplained lists of changes.
 - When the user asks a question, answer it first before making edits or running implementation commands.
 - When responding to user feedback or an analysis, explicitly say whether you agree or disagree before saying what you changed.