# Development Standards

*(To be defined. This document will outline coding conventions, patterns, and best practices for the project.)*

## General Principles
-   **Clarity and Readability:** Code should be easy to understand and maintain.
-   **Modularity:** Design components with clear responsibilities and interfaces.
-   **Testability:** Write code that is easily testable.

## Python (FastAPI Backend)
-   Follow PEP 8 style guidelines.
-   Use type hints.
-   Structure API endpoints logically.

## JavaScript (Vanilla JS Frontend)
-   Follow modern JavaScript best practices (ES6+).
-   Organize code into modules.
-   Prioritize performance and responsiveness.

## Commit Messages
-   Follow conventional commit message format (e.g., `feat: add new TTS feature`, `fix: resolve audio playback bug`).
