## 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.