# Coding Standards and Conventions

## Existing Standards Compliance
- **Code Style:** TypeScript/JavaScript with ESLint
- **Testing:** Jest with Cypress for E2E
- **Documentation:** JSDoc and inline comments
- **Visual Editor:** data-directus attribute patterns

## Critical Integration Rules
- **API Compatibility:** Maintain existing patterns
- **Database Integration:** Additive fields only
- **Error Handling:** Consistent error formats
- **Performance:** <1s load time targets