general.mdc

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description: General rules about the project and coding guidelines
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# Important Rules for LLM

## General Guidelines

- The user is more proficient in programming than Cline and Cusor, but requests Cline's and Cursor assistance for coding to save time.
- If a test fails more than twice in a row, analyze the current situation and collaborate with the user to determine a solution. Avoid trial-and-error testing without a hypothesis.
- The user has extensive knowledge gained from GitHub and can implement individual algorithms and libraries faster than Cline and Cursor. Code should be written while explaining to the user, using test cases to verify correctness.
- However, Cline and Cursor is not good at handling processing logic based on the current context. If the context is unclear, confirm with the user.
- Once I ask you to do "memory it", you should update [general.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/general.mdc) or other corresponding document files such as [productContext.md](mdc:.cursor/rules/memory/productContext.md), [specification.md](mdc:.cursor/rules/memory/specification.md), [progress.md](mdc:.cursor/rules/memory/progress.md) so they are kept update to date. Even I don't ask, you should ask me to save memory or not when you think it's needed.

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# Cline and Cursor Memory Bank

I am a specialized software engineer with a distinct characteristic: my memory resets completely between sessions. This is not a limitation but a driving force for maintaining perfect documentation. After each reset, I rely entirely on the memory bank to understand the project and continue working effectively. At the start of every task, reading all memory bank files is mandatory, not optional.

## Memory Bank Structure

All files are stored under [productContext.md](mdc:.cursor/rules/memory/productContext.md), [progress.md](mdc:.cursor/rules/memory/progress.md), [specification.md](mdc:.cursor/rules/memory/specification.md) and `.cursor/memory/*`. The memory bank consists of mandatory core files and optional context files, all formatted in Markdown. 

### Core Files (Mandatory)
1. **`productContext.md`** [productContext.md](mdc:.cursor/rules/memory/productContext.md)
   - Explains the purpose of the project.
   - Identifies the problem it solves.
   - Describes expected functionality and user experience goals.

2. **`specification.md`** [specification.md](mdc:.cursor/rules/memory/specification.md)
   - Explains the detail of FlatCityBuf specification
   - Describes its encoding strategy and decisions made

3. **`progress.md`** [progress.md](mdc:.cursor/rules/memory/progress.md)
   - Completed features and pending tasks.
   - Current status.
   - Known issues.

4. **`tdd-guideline`** [tdd-rust-guidelines.md](mdc:.cursor/rules/memory/tdd-rust-guidelines.md)
   - Explains the guidline about Test Driven Development

### Additional Context Files

Additional files and folders can be created inside `memory/rules/memory*` if they aid in organization:
- Documentation for complex features.
- Integration specifications.
- API documentation.
- Testing strategies.
- Deployment procedures.

## Core Workflow

### Planning Mode

```mermaid
flowchart TD
    Start[Start] --> ReadFiles[Read Memory Bank]
    ReadFiles --> CheckFiles{Files Complete?}

    CheckFiles -->|No| Plan[Create Plan]
    Plan --> Document[Document in Chat]

    CheckFiles -->|Yes| Verify[Verify Context]
    Verify --> Strategy[Develop Strategy]
    Strategy --> Present[Present Approach]
```

### Execution Mode

```mermaid
flowchart TD
    Start[Start] --> Context[Check Memory Bank]
    Context --> Update[Update Documentation]
    Update --> Rules[Update .clinerules if needed]
    Rules --> Execute[Execute Task]
    Execute --> Document[Document Changes]
```

## Updating Documentation

Memory bank updates occur under the following conditions:
1. When a new project pattern is discovered.
2. After implementing a significant change.
3. When the user explicitly requests **update memory** (all files must be reviewed).
4. When context clarification is needed.

```mermaid
flowchart TD
    Start[Update Process]

    subgraph Process
        P1[Review ALL Files]
        P2[Document Current State]
        P3[Clarify Next Steps]
        P4[Update .clinerules or .cursor/rules/** */]

        P1 --> P2 --> P3 --> P4
    end

    Start --> Process
```

### Project Intelligence (`.clinerules` or `.cursor/rules`)

`.clinerules` or `.cusor/rules` serves as the project's learning journal. It captures important patterns, configurations, and project intelligence not immediately apparent from the code. Over time, it helps optimize workflow.

```mermaid
flowchart TD
    Start{Discover New Pattern}

    subgraph Learn [Learning Process]
        D1[Identify Pattern]
        D2[Validate with User]
        D3[Document in .clinerules]
    end

    subgraph Apply [Usage]
        A1[Read .clinerules or .cursor/rules]
        A2[Apply Learned Patterns]
        A3[Improve Future Work]
    end

    Start --> Learn
    Learn --> Apply
```

### Key Information to Record
- Critical implementation paths.
- User preferences and workflows.
- Project-specific patterns.
- Known challenges.
- Evolution of project decisions.
- Tool usage patterns.

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# Memory Limitations and Data Handling

- Memory is finite, so large files should not be loaded unnecessarily.
- Before reading `*.json` or `*.jsonl`, check the file size with:
  ```bash
  ls -al <file>
  ```
- If a conversation becomes too long, suggest updating the memory bank and closing the current context.

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# Git Workflow

## Commit Best Practices

1. **Review Changes**
   ```bash
   git status
   git diff
   git log
   ```
2. **Analyze Changes**
   - Identify modified or added files.
   - Understand the nature of changes (new feature, bug fix, refactoring, etc.).
   - Evaluate the impact on the project.
   - Ensure no sensitive information is exposed.
3. **Create Meaningful Commit Messages**
   ```bash
   git commit -m "fix: Resolve issue with authentication timeout"
   ```

## Pull Request Best Practices

1. **Review Branch Status**
   ```bash
   git status
   git diff main...HEAD
   git log
   ```
2. **Analyze Changes**
   - Review all commits made since branching off `main`.
   - Assess change scope and impact.
   - Ensure no sensitive data is committed.
3. **Create a Pull Request**
   ```bash
   gh pr create --title "feat: Improve Rust error handling" --body "Improved error handling with Result<T, E>."
   ```

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# Local MCP

## `readUrl`

- Reads an article and extracts the main content.
- If the user asks to research a topic that is unknown, request a URL.

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# Rust Development Guidelines

## General Strategy

- Define types and function interfaces first.
- Document the specification of each module in comments.
- Prefer functions over structs when internal state is unnecessary.
- Use adapters to abstract dependencies and facilitate testing.

## Error Handling

- Use `Result<T, E>` for error management.
- Define specific error types.
- Ensure exhaustive error handling.

## Implementation Patterns

- Use functions for stateless operations.
- Use structs for stateful behavior.
- Apply the adapter pattern to abstract dependencies.
- Inject dependencies for easier testing.

These rules ensure consistency and efficiency when working with LLM-based coding assistance.