clean-code

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# 🛡️ CLEAN CODE: THE FOUNDATION
> **Philosophy:** This skill is the FOUNDATION - it applies to ALL other skills. Every piece of code must pass these gates.
**ALGORITHMIC ELEGANCE MANDATE (CRITICAL):** Never prioritize "clever" code over readable, intent-revealing engineering. AI-generated code often fails by introducing unnecessary abstractions or using vague naming conventions that obscure logic. You MUST use intent-revealing names for every variable and function. Any implementation that increases cognitive complexity without a proportional gain in performance or scalability must be rejected. Avoid "Hype-Driven Development"—proven patterns trump trending but unstable frameworks.
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