# Byte-compiled / optimized / DLL files
__pycache__/
*.py[cod]

# Distribution / packaging
build/
dist/
*.egg-info/

# Unit test / coverage reports
.tox/
.coverage
.pytest_cache/

# Virtual Environments (CRITICAL to exclude)
.venv/
venv/
env/

# IDEs and editors
.vscode/
.idea/

# Local environment variables / secrets
.env