The file and the full setup — the 4 rules that fix the most common Claude Code failure modes, plus exactly where to install it (global, project, subdirectory) so it runs across every conversation.
What's inside
by Divjot Sahni · EZYE Consulting · ezye.com.au
The 4 rules at a glance
Rule 1 — Think before coding: surface tradeoffs, don't assume
Rule 2 — Simplicity first: minimum code that solves the problem
Rule 3 — Surgical changes: touch only what was asked
Rule 4 — Goal-driven execution: define done before you start
How to install
Copy the full file from inside this guide
Drop it at the root of your project as CLAUDE.md
Or install globally at ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md to apply across every project
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