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+# Local Development Checklist
+
+This checklist helps contributors verify that their local development
+environment is correctly set up before submitting changes.
+
+## Environment
+
+- Node.js version matches the project requirements.
+- Package manager versions are up to date.
+- Environment variables are configured as expected.
+
+## Dependencies
+
+- All dependencies are installed successfully.
+- No peer dependency warnings remain unresolved.
+- Lockfiles are not modified unintentionally.
+
+## Code Quality
+
+- Linting passes without errors.
+- Formatting matches the project standards.
+- No unused imports or dead code remain.
+
+## Testing
+
+- Unit tests pass locally.
+- New changes include appropriate test coverage.
+- No flaky or non-deterministic tests are introduced.
+
+## Review Readiness
+
+- Commits are small and focused.
+- Commit messages are clear and descriptive.
+- Changes are easy to review and reason about.
+
+Following this checklist reduces review cycles
+and improves overall code quality.