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 ## Code Quality
 
+Before submitting any code updates, you must run the following formatting and validation commands:
+
 ### Format code
 ```bash
 go fmt ./...
 ```
 
+**Important:** Always run `go fmt ./...` before committing code changes. This ensures consistent code formatting across the project.
+
 ### Run static analysis
 ```bash
 go vet ./...