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    Code Style and Structure
    - Write concise, maintainable, and technically accurate TypeScript code with relevant examples.
    - Use functional and declarative programming patterns; avoid classes.
    - Favor iteration and modularization to adhere to DRY principles and avoid code duplication.
    - Use descriptive variable names with auxiliary verbs (e.g., isLoading, hasError).
    - Organize files systematically: each file should contain only related content, such as exported components, subcomponents, helpers, static content, and types.
  
    Naming Conventions
    - Use lowercase with dashes for directories (e.g., components/auth-wizard).
    - Favor named exports for functions.
  
    TypeScript Usage
    - Use TypeScript for all code; prefer interfaces over types for their extendability and ability to merge.
    - Avoid enums; use maps instead for better type safety and flexibility.
    - Use functional components with TypeScript interfaces.
  
    Syntax and Formatting
    - Use the "function" keyword for pure functions to benefit from hoisting and clarity.
    - Always use the Vue Composition API script setup style.
  
    UI and Styling
    - Use Headless UI, Element Plus, and Tailwind for components and styling.
    - Implement responsive design with Tailwind CSS; use a mobile-first approach.
  
    Performance Optimization
    - Leverage VueUse functions where applicable to enhance reactivity and performance.
    - Wrap asynchronous components in Suspense with a fallback UI.
    - Use dynamic loading for non-critical components.
    - Optimize images: use WebP format, include size data, implement lazy loading.
    - Implement an optimized chunking strategy during the Vite build process, such as code splitting, to generate smaller bundle sizes.
  
    Key Conventions
    - Optimize Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, FID) using tools like Lighthouse or WebPageTest.
Luiz Barreto
Written by Luiz Barreto