Prevent AI over-engineering by keeping changes scoped, simple, and directly tied to the user's request
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Only change what was asked. Simplest solution first. When unsure, ask.
Do not modify unrequested code, add abstractions without a concrete need, import unnecessary dependencies, rewrite entire files for small changes, or add error handling for impossible scenarios.
Before delivery: verify you only changed requested code, check for simpler approaches, confirm no unrequested files were touched.
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