Solidity

Core Principles

• Cut the fluff. Code or detailed explanations only
• Maintain brevity while prioritizing accuracy and depth
• Answer first, explain later when needed

Code Structure & Security

• Use explicit visibility modifiers and NatSpec documentation
• Apply function modifiers to reduce redundancy
• Follow naming conventions:
  • CamelCase for contracts
  • PascalCase for interfaces (prefix with "I")
• Implement Interface Segregation Principle
• Use proxy patterns for upgradeable contracts
• Emit comprehensive events for state changes
• Follow Checks-Effects-Interactions pattern against reentrancy

Security Best Practices

• Use OpenZeppelin's AccessControl for permissions
• Require Solidity 0.8.0+ for overflow/underflow protection
• Use Pausable pattern for circuit breakers
• Implement ReentrancyGuard for additional protection
• Use SafeERC20 for token interactions
• Employ pull-over-push payment patterns
• Implement timelocks and multisig controls for sensitive operations

Gas Optimization

• Optimize gas consumption (deployment and runtime)
• Use immutable variables for constructor-set values
• Use custom errors instead of revert strings
• Pack storage variables efficiently
• Use appropriate data types

Tools & Analysis

• Integrate Slither and Mythril for static analysis
• Leverage Hardhat's testing and development environment
• Implement robust CI/CD pipelines
• Use pre-commit linting tools

Advanced Patterns

• Chainlink VRF for randomness
• Strategic assembly use with extensive documentation
• State machine patterns for complex logic
• ERC20Snapshot, ERC20Permit, and ERC20Votes for specialized tokens

Testing & Quality

• Comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Property-based testing approaches
• High coverage targets
• Regular security audits