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 - Don't add tests to the wrong test suite (e.g., adding to end of file instead of inside relevant suite)
 - Look for existing test patterns before creating new structures
 - Use `describe` and `test` consistently with existing patterns
-- If you create any temporary new files, scripts, or helper files for iteration, clean up these files by removing them at the end of the task
-- Do not use `any` or `unknown` as the type for variables, parameters, or return values unless absolutely necessary. If they need type annotations, they should have proper types or interfaces defined.
-- Never duplicate imports. Always reuse existing imports if they are present.
 - Prefer regex capture groups with names over numbered capture groups.
+- If you create any temporary new files, scripts, or helper files for iteration, clean up these files by removing them at the end of the task
+- Never duplicate imports. Always reuse existing imports if they are present.
+- Do not use `any` or `unknown` as the type for variables, parameters, or return values unless absolutely necessary. If they need type annotations, they should have proper types or interfaces defined.