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@@ -76,4 +76,8 @@ IMPORTANT: Follow these entity relationship patterns consistently:
 - ALWAYS keep your code DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) by abstracting common functionality into reusable components.
 - ALWAYS use meaningful variable and function names to improve code readability.
 - ALWAYS handle errors and exceptions gracefully to improve the user experience.
-- ALWAYS log important events and errors for troubleshooting purposes.
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+- ALWAYS log important events and errors for troubleshooting purposes.
+- ALWAYS consider if there may be an existing module or package that can be leveraged before creating new functionality from scratch.
+- ALWAYS keep documentation up to date with any code changes.
+- ALWAYS consider if there are any potential security vulnerabilities in your code.
+- ALWAYS consider if there are any potential performance bottlenecks in your code.
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