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Copilot Instructions

Bascom is a core library that provides basic functionality such as logging configuration.

General

• Do not explain project structure or conventions in comments or docstrings.
• Use 2 spaces for indentation except in Python.
• Files must end with a single newline character.
• Keep lines shorter than 100 characters.
• Line endings must be Unix-style (LF).
• Use UTF-8 encoding for all files.
• Use spaces instead of tabs for indentation.
• Use British spelling in comments and docstrings.
• Use American spelling for all identifiers and string literals, except in docstrings.
• Never mention the spelling or other project conventions in comments or docstrings.
• Use full sentences in comments and docstrings.
• Use the Oxford comma in lists.
• Use single quotes for strings, except where double quotes are required (e.g., JSON).
• Full words should be preferred over abbreviations, except for well-known acronyms. Some words may be abbreviated:
  • config for configuration.
• Prefer to use immutable data structures over mutable ones.