.cursorrules

# Cursor Rules for DeCube Project

## Project Context
DeCube is a decentralized compute platform implementing BFT consensus for secure, distributed computing across geographically distributed clusters.

## Code Style
- Follow Go standard conventions
- Use `gofmt` for formatting
- Follow existing code patterns
- Write clear, self-documenting code
- Add comments for exported functions and complex logic

## Testing
- Write tests for new functionality
- Maintain or improve test coverage
- Use table-driven tests where appropriate
- Include integration tests for component interactions

## Documentation
- Update README files when adding features
- Add API documentation for new endpoints
- Include examples for new functionality
- Update architecture docs for significant changes

## Error Handling
- Always check and handle errors
- Wrap errors with context using `fmt.Errorf` with `%w`
- Return errors, don't log and ignore
- Provide meaningful error messages

## Security
- Never commit secrets or credentials
- Use environment variables for sensitive data
- Validate all inputs
- Use cryptographic libraries correctly
- Follow security best practices

## Performance
- Consider performance implications
- Use appropriate data structures
- Avoid unnecessary allocations
- Profile when optimizing

## Git Workflow
- Use conventional commit messages
- Create feature branches
- Keep commits focused and atomic
- Write clear PR descriptions

## Dependencies
- Minimize external dependencies
- Keep dependencies up to date
- Document why dependencies are needed
- Review security advisories