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# SOLID Clean Code and Design Patterns

## Purpose

This section defines the design and code quality rules used in AIC projects.

It translates SOLID, clean code and common patterns into practical team standards.

## What This Section Covers

* SOLID in AIC delivery
* clean code rules and anti-patterns
* common design patterns
* refactoring and code review heuristics

## Use This Section When

Use this section when:

* reviewing code structure
* improving maintainability
* coaching teams on design quality