git-notes-memory: Instructions file for GitHub Copilot

git-notes-memory-manager - Copilot Instructions

This file provides context to GitHub Copilot for better code suggestions.

Project Overview

git-notes-memory-manager is a Python project for managing memory and context using git notes.

Python Guidelines

• Use Python 3.12+ features and syntax
• Type hints are required for all functions and methods
• Use uv for package management (NOT pip)
• Follow ruff formatting and linting rules
• Use mypy for static type checking (strict mode preferred)
• Use pytest for testing with high coverage (80% minimum)
• Use bandit for security scanning

Code Style

• Write clean, readable, maintainable code
• Prefer explicit over implicit
• Keep functions small and focused
• Add comments only when necessary (code should be self-documenting)
• Use descriptive names for variables and functions
• Follow PEP 8 naming conventions:
  • snake_case for functions and variables
  • PascalCase for classes
  • UPPER_CASE for constants

Project Structure

src/
  git_notes_memory_manager/
    __init__.py
    ...
tests/
  __init__.py
  test_*.py
  conftest.py

Testing Patterns

• Write tests for new functionality
• Aim for high test coverage (80% minimum)
• Test edge cases and error conditions
• Use meaningful test names that describe the expected behavior
• Use pytest fixtures for common setup
• Prefer parametrized tests for testing multiple inputs
• Mock external dependencies appropriately

Example test structure:

import pytest
from git_notes_memory_manager import SomeClass

class TestSomeClass:
    def test_method_returns_expected_value(self):
        """Test that method returns expected value for valid input."""
        obj = SomeClass()
        result = obj.method("input")
        assert result == "expected"

    def test_method_raises_on_invalid_input(self):
        """Test that method raises ValueError for invalid input."""
        obj = SomeClass()
        with pytest.raises(ValueError):
            obj.method(None)