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name, description, metadata
| name | description | metadata | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| discipline-name | Use when [BEFORE violation]. |
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Rule Name
Iron Law
[SINGLE SENTENCE ABSOLUTE RULE]
Violating the letter IS violating the spirit.
The Rule
- ALWAYS [step 1]
- NEVER [step 2]
- [Step 3]
Violations
[Action before rule]? Delete it. Start over.
No exceptions:
- Don't keep it as "reference"
- Don't "adapt" it
- Delete means delete
Common Rationalizations
| Excuse | Reality |
|---|---|
| "Too simple" | Simple code breaks. Rule takes 30 seconds. |
| "I'll do it after" | After = never. Do it now. |
| "Spirit not ritual" | The ritual IS the spirit. |
Red Flags - STOP
- [Flag 1]
- [Flag 2]
- "This is different because..."
All mean: Delete. Start over.
Valid Exceptions
- [Exception 1]
- [Exception 2]
Everything else: Follow the rule.