# GitHub Copilot Instructions

## Code Quality

- Follow the project's established coding conventions
- Write clear, self-documenting code
- Add comments for complex logic

## Security Best Practices

- Never commit secrets or API keys
- Use environment variables for configuration
- Validate all user inputs

## Testing

- Write tests alongside new features
- Ensure edge cases are covered
- Mock external dependencies in tests

## Documentation

- Update documentation when changing APIs
- Include usage examples
- Document breaking changes
