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Apply consistent coding standards, preserve existing project conventions, and avoid introducing breaking changes in all files unless explicitly requested.

Also read and consider the repository state file when it exists:
- `STATE.md`

When this file is present:
- use it as evolving project context,
- keep recommendations aligned with it,
- update suggestions to remain consistent with documented architecture, constraints, and review notes,
- update `STATE.md` as part of the same task whenever changes materially affect repository behavior, architecture, constraints, or review notes.