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# Global Instructions

* Purpose: Define overarching coding standards and preferences applicable across all projects.
* Functionality: Set guidelines that the AI follows universally, maintaining consistency in code quality and style.
* Usage: Ideal for enforcing company-wide coding conventions & for personal coding habits too.

## How to Use :

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### **Set Your Preferences:**

Decide on the coding conventions you want the AI to follow. For example, you might prefer using single quotes for strings or always adding comments to your code.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Configure in PureCode AI:

Enter these preferences into the Global Instructions section of the PureCode AI. This tells the AI to tailor its suggestions according to your specified guidelines
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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## Examples: 

1. Naming Conventions:

   * *Instruction:* Use camelCase for variable and function names, and PascalCase for class names.
   * Benefit*:* Ensures consistent and readable naming throughout your codebase.

2. Standardize Error Handling Mechanisms:

   * Instruction*:* Use try-catch blocks for exception handling in asynchronous functions and ensure all errors are logged with relevant context.
   * Benefit*:* Promotes robust error management and simplifies debugging processes.

3. Commenting Practices:

   * Instruction*:* Write JSDoc comments for all public functions and classes.
   * Benefit*:* Improves code documentation and aids in generating API documentation.

4. Import Order:

   * Instruction*:* Organize imports alphabetically, with external libraries first, followed by internal modules.
   * Benefit*:* Enhances readability and maintainability of import statements.

5. Implement Comprehensive Commenting Practices:

   * Instruction*:* Write clear and concise comments for all complex code blocks, including function descriptions, parameter explanations, and return value details.
   * Benefit*:* Improves code maintainability and aids team members in understanding intricate logic.