# MANDATORY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFORE PROCEEDING
You MUST read and follow ALL instructions found in the common Agent rules document: [AGENT_INSTRUCTIONS.md](../docs/AGENT_INSTRUCTIONS.md).
# VERIFICATION:
Before proceeding with any changes, confirm you have:
- [ ] Read and understood all rules in AGENT_INSTRUCTIONS.md
- [ ] Will follow the PR workflow (no direct pushes to main)
- [ ] Will follow test-driven development practices
- [ ] Will avoid analysis paralysis