# Orbital Mechanics Simulation - Project Memory

## Architecture
- C-style C++ (structs/functions, NO classes/templates)
- Raylib (git submodule) for 3D - chose over SFML (no 3D support)
- See docs/implementation_plan.md for full technical design

## Coding Rules
- Use .cpp extensions (for future C++ features if needed)
- Small, focused functions
- Follow existing patterns in src/

## File Reading Policy
- Ask before reading files unless immediately necessary for current task
- Exception: Can read without asking if:
  - Single small file (<100 lines) clearly needed
  - File explicitly mentioned by user
- When reading multiple files or large files (>200 lines), always verify first
- do not read or write to docs/TODO, this is meant to be a manually maintained file

## Code Style
- Minimal comments - code should be self-documenting
- 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]
- See README.md for full build instructions