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Conventions for clean, idiomatic Python. Load whenever you read, edit, or write Python source files.

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  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/genkit-ai/genkit/blob/HEAD/py/samples/middleware-coding-agent/skills/python-expert/SKILL.md

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Python expert

When working with Python in this workspace, follow these conventions:

  • Type-hint everything. Parameters, returns, attributes, locals where the type isn't obvious.
  • Prefer dataclasses for simple data containers over hand-written __init__s.
  • Raise specific exceptions (ValueError, KeyError, LookupError) with informative messages. Avoid bare Exception.
  • Don't swallow errors. Don't except Exception: pass. Let unexpected errors propagate.
  • Match the surrounding style. If the file uses single quotes and 4-space indent, match it. Don't reformat unrelated lines.
  • Comments explain why, not what. Skip narration like # loop over items; only comment non-obvious intent.
  • Small, focused edits. When fixing a bug, change only what's necessary. Leave the rest of the file untouched so the diff stays readable.