name: develop description: General principles for exploring, developing, editing, and refactoring code. Use for codebase analysis, implementation tasks, and code quality improvements.

Develop Skill

Core Principles

• Clean Code: Follow readable, maintainable patterns.
• Fail Early: Never catch unexpected exceptions silently; let them bubble up.
• Simplicity: Prefer the simplest working solution.

Planning

For non-trivial changes:

• Present a plan with at least 3 clarifying questions (and proposed answers).
• Wait for explicit approval before implementation.
• For complex strategy, use the plan skill.

Implementation & Git

Git Safety

• Permission First: Always ask before initializing repos or switching branches.
• Atomic Commits: Group related changes logically.

Code Quality

• Focus on WHY: Document intent, not mechanics.
• Edge Cases: Consider and test error scenarios.
• Existing Style: Match existing patterns and formatting.

Language-Specific References

When working with specific languages, consult the following references:

• Python: Refer to references/python.md.

File Operations

• Prefer edit_file: Use for targeted changes; avoid rewriting full files.
• Verification: Always verify changes after editing.
• Tools: Use fd and rg for exploration; standard shell tools for navigation.