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+# CLAUDE.md
+
+This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.
+
+## Important Instructions
+
+**ALWAYS commit changes to git after completing any task.** After making any code changes, modifications, or additions, run:
+```bash
+# If not in a git repository, initialize it first:
+git init
+
+# Then commit changes:
+git add .
+git commit -m "Description of changes"
+```
+
+## Development Workflow
+
+Repository-specific build, test, and lint commands will be added here as needed.
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