# CLAUDE
- Don't use emoticons unless instructed, and try to limit all text to ASCII.
- If you use abbreviations, ensure that somewhere at the top of the file the expanded form of the abbreviation is documented.
- Always prefer strongly typed code if possible (Python typing and ty, use TypeScript, etc.).
- Don't litter the code with comments, unless the code behavior is not obvious. Use functions with descriptive names to make behavior explicit.