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This document defines the mandatory coding standards and development rules for all C code in this project.

It establishes:

• File structure and project organization
• Header and source file responsibilities
• API declaration rules
• Function structure and ordering
• Naming conventions
• Formatting and style requirements
• Error handling patterns
• Testing requirements
• Build and tooling expectations

The goal is:

• Clear and predictable code structure
• Strict separation between interface and implementation
• High readability and maintainability
• Deterministic and testable behavior
• Consistent formatting across the entire codebase
• Production-ready, reviewable code at all times

All contributors are expected to follow these guidelines without exception.