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 - No decorative comment blocks (===, ---, etc.)
 - Only comment non-obvious logic
 
+## Git Workflow
+- Small commits with logical separation
+- Concise commit messages
+- Claude footer: short one-liner only
+
 ## Common Commands
 - Build: make
 - Run: ./orbit_sim [config_file]