Welcome, coder! Before you submit your latest masterpiece, let’s run through a quick checklist to ensure everything’s polished, efficient, and ready for prime time. Follow these steps to keep things smooth and professional.

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1. Branching & Commits 🔧

• [ ] Created a new branch for the task (e.g., `feature/xyz` or `bugfix/xyz`)?
• [ ] Commit messages are clear, concise, and describe the changes you’ve made?
• [ ] Commits are atomic—one logical change per commit, no clutter!

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2. Code Quality ✨

• [ ] Code is clean, readable, and follows the project’s coding standards.
• [ ] Functions and methods are small, focused, and reusable.
• [ ] Avoided unnecessary complexity—keep it simple, keep it elegant.

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3. Testing 🧪

• [ ] New features are covered by tests (unit, integration, etc.)?
• [ ] All existing tests pass—no broken builds on your watch!
• [ ] Ran tests locally or via CI to ensure everything’s working as expected.

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4. Pull Request (PR) 🚨

• [ ] PR title is clear and reflects the changes made (e.g., `Fix button alignment on mobile`)
• [ ] PR description includes a summary of the changes and any context for reviewers.
• [ ] Rebased your branch with the latest `main` branch? A clean commit history is always preferred.
• [ ] PR is reviewed and approved by at least one teammate.

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5. Security 🔒

• [ ] No sensitive data (API keys, passwords, etc.) in the code—everything secure!
• [ ] Dependencies are up-to-date and safe—no outdated packages in the system.

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6. Issue Tracking 🗂️

• [ ] PR is linked to the relevant issue or ticket (if applicable).
• [ ] Any blockers or dependencies are clearly noted for the team.

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✅ You’re almost there! Once you've ticked off all these boxes, your code is ready for submission. Keep it professional, stay sharp, and always strive for clean, efficient code. Happy coding! 👩💻