Fundamental Coding Principles

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The Fundamental Coding Principles skill empowers Claude to act as a rigorous software architect by applying core development philosophies like SOLID, DRY, KISS, YAGNI, and SSOT throughout the development lifecycle. This skill is essential for developers looking to minimize technical debt, simplify complex logic, and ensure that every code change is purposeful, testable, and modular. Whether you are refactoring legacy systems or building new features, these guardrails help maintain a clean codebase that is easy for teams to navigate and extend over time.

Key Features

• Automated adherence to SOLID design principles for modular architecture
• Enforcement of a Single Source of Truth (SSOT) for data and configurations
• Simplification of complex code paths following KISS and YAGNI guidelines
• Identification and elimination of redundant logic using DRY patterns
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• Guided refactoring to improve testability and long-term code health

Use Cases

• Refactoring legacy functions to reduce complexity and improve maintainability
• Architecting new modules with clear interfaces and minimal dependencies
• Conducting automated code reviews to ensure new features follow clean code standards