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 - avoid running unsafe operations, such as curl piped to bash, or other such dangerous procedures. If such an approach seems necessary, please consult with me first and explain the risks.
 - don't share secrets. Keep secrets as environment variables and take appropriate precautions. Do not commit secrets.
 - commit frequently. Smaller commits are better than big ones.
+- double check your work by approaching the problem from a different angle before proceeding, to see if your proposed solution still makes sense. If it doesn't make sense from all perspectives, ask for guidance.