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@@ -73,3 +73,9 @@ results — as arktype schemas. `src/index.ts` is the sole public entry:
 ```sh
 bun install && bun run check
 ```
+
+## Conventions
+
+- Read `README.md` before changing public behavior.
+- Keep changes focused; update docs and tests alongside code changes.
+- Run `bun run check` (typecheck, lint, format, tests) before declaring work complete.