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# 1. Python Environment & Dependency Cache
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.venv/
venv/
ENV/

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# 2. Build Artifacts & Python Compilation Cache
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__pycache__/
*.pyc
*.pyo
*.pyd
.pytest_cache/
.ruff_cache/
build/
dist/
site/
*.egg-info/

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# 3. Editor & IDE Settings
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.vscode/

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# 4. Local Configurations (Not to be committed)
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config.yaml
.env

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# 5. Local Datasets & Large Data Files
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brand_candidates.csv
shortlist.csv

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# 6. Private/Agent Session Artifacts
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# Note: task.md and implementation_plan.md are tracked in git per user preference.
walkthrough.md
docs/private/
prdv2.md
