# Organizational Policies

## Development Standards

### Code Quality
- All code must be reviewed before merging
- Maintain test coverage above 80%
- Follow established coding standards and conventions
- Document complex logic and architectural decisions

### Git Workflow
- Use feature branches for all development
- Write clear, descriptive commit messages
- Squash commits before merging to main
- Tag releases with semantic versioning

### Security Requirements
- Never commit secrets, API keys, or passwords
- Use environment variables for configuration
- Follow principle of least privilege
- Regular security audits and dependency updates

## Communication Standards

### Documentation
- All projects must have up-to-date README files
- Document APIs and interfaces
- Maintain architectural decision records (ADRs)
- Keep documentation close to code

### Collaboration
- Use clear, professional communication
- Provide constructive feedback in reviews
- Share knowledge through documentation and presentations
- Respect team members' time and expertise

## Project Management

### Planning
- Break work into manageable tasks
- Estimate effort realistically
- Track progress transparently
- Regular retrospectives and improvements

### Quality Assurance
- Test early and often
- Automate testing where possible
- Monitor production systems
- Plan for failure and recovery

## Compliance

### Data Handling
- Follow data protection regulations
- Minimize data collection and retention
- Secure data transmission and storage
- Regular data audits and cleanup

### Legal Requirements
- Respect intellectual property rights
- Follow open source license requirements
- Maintain audit trails for compliance
- Regular legal and compliance reviews
