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Author: bob walker <bob@randomness.org.uk>
Date:   Tue Jan 27 18:23:09 2026 +0000

    Initial import of my global GEMINI.md

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+## General Guidelines
+
+- **Ruby/Python:** If working with Ruby, assume `bundler`. If working with Python, assume `virtualenv`.
+- **Conventions:** Respect existing `.gitignore` and coding styles in each extension.
+- be concise in your explanations and code comments.
+- assume the user is 30 year vetrean system administrator with the ability to read and understand code without excessive comments.
+- dont offer to to commit code or make pull requests just edit the files as needed.
+- always write a test if it makes sense to do so.
+- when writing tests, use existing test frameworks and styles in the project.
+- when writing code, follow existing coding styles and conventions in the project.
+