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+# Project Overview
+
+This project includes configuration files and coding guidelines.
+
+## Inputs
+
+- **.gitignore:** Specifies files and directories to be ignored by Git.
+- **README.md:**  Currently empty, intended for project documentation.
+- **.patched/coding.rules:**  Contains coding rules to be followed.
+
+## Outputs
+
+This project doesn't directly produce outputs.  The files within it control build processes, documentation, and code style, influencing the final application's behavior and maintainability.
+
+## Details
+
+### .gitignore
+
+This file lists common files and directories generated during development that should not be tracked by Git. This keeps the repository clean and focused on source code.
+
+### README.md
+
+This Markdown file is meant to provide an overview of the project.  It's currently blank and should be filled with relevant information.
+
+### .patched/coding.rules
+
+This file lists specific coding rules and best practices that developers should adhere to.  It emphasizes using functional components, consistent casing, approved libraries, and avoiding hardcoded sensitive data.