# Python & Virtual Environments
__pycache__/
*.py[cod]
*$py.class
*.so
.Python
build/
develop-eggs/
dist/
downloads/
eggs/
.eggs/
lib/
lib64/
parts/
sdist/
var/
wheels/
*.egg-info/
.installed.cfg
*.egg
.venv/
venv/
ENV/

# Testing & Quality Tools
.pytest_cache/
.ruff_cache/
.mypy_cache/
.coverage
htmlcov/

# Local Environment Variables & Secrets
.env
*.env
*.pem
*.key

# IDE & Editor Configs
.vscode/
.idea/
*.swp
*.swo

# AI Assistant & Internal Workspace Metadata (STRICTLY IGNORED)
# Never expose AI prompt scaffolding, chat contexts, or agent configs to public git
.agents/
.agents/HACKATHON_CONTEXT_MEMORY.md
*CONTEXT_MEMORY*.md
MEMORY.md
.claude/
CLAUDE.md
.gemini/
docs/internal/
*PHASE_0_PLAN*.md


