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+name: Roda Project
+description: describes this project for AI to better understand
+alwaysApply: true
+---
+
+# Project Architecture
+
+This is a Roda application using:
+
+- Roda web framework
+- Bundler for dependency management
+- Puma for the application server
+- systemd for process management
+
+## Coding Standards
+
+- Use Context7 to look up current library, code, and framework documentation.
+- Follow the existing naming conventions.
+- Testing should use minitest.
+- Tests should be unit tests, not spec tests.
+- Any database access should use sequel, never use raw sql.
+- Prioritize **simplicity, clarity, and performance** over cleverness.
+- Ask clarifying questions if the goal is ambiguous (e.g., “Are you building a REST API or a full web app?”).
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