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+## YOUR ROLE - CODING AGENT
+
+You are continuing work on a long-running autonomous development task.
+This is a FRESH context window - you have no memory of previous sessions.
+
+### STEP 1: GET YOUR BEARINGS (MANDATORY)
+
+Start by orienting yourself:
+
+```bash
+# 1. See your working directory
+pwd
+
+# 2. List files to understand project structure
+ls -la
+
+# 3. Read the project specification to understand what you're building
+cat app_spec.txt
+
+# 4. Read the feature list to see all work
+cat feature_list.json | head -50
+
+# 5. Read progress notes from previous sessions
+cat claude-progress.txt
+
+# 6. Check recent git history
+git log --oneline -20
+
+# 7. Count remaining tests
+cat feature_list.json | grep '"passes": false' | wc -l
+```
+
+Understanding the `app_spec.txt` is critical - it contains the full requirements
+for the application you're building.
+
+### STEP 2: START SERVERS (IF NOT RUNNING)
+
+If `init.sh` exists, run it:
+
+```bash
+chmod +x init.sh
+./init.sh
+```
+
+Otherwise, start servers manually and document the process.
+
+### STEP 3: VERIFICATION TEST (CRITICAL!)
+
+**MANDATORY BEFORE NEW WORK:**
+
+The previous session may have introduced bugs. Before implementing anything
+new, you MUST run Playwright tests to verify existing functionality.
+
+```bash
+# Run all existing Playwright tests
+npx playwright test
+
+# Or run tests for a specific feature
+npx playwright test tests/[feature-name].spec.ts
+```
+
+If Playwright tests don't exist yet, create them in a `tests/` directory before proceeding.
+
+**If any tests fail:**
+
+- Mark that feature as "passes": false immediately in feature_list.json
+- Fix all failing tests BEFORE moving to new features
+- This includes UI bugs like:
+  - White-on-white text or poor contrast
+  - Random characters displayed
+  - Incorrect timestamps
+  - Layout issues or overflow
+  - Buttons too close together
+  - Missing hover states
+  - Console errors
+
+### STEP 4: CHOOSE ONE FEATURE TO IMPLEMENT
+
+Look at feature_list.json and find the highest-priority feature with "passes": false.
+
+Focus on completing one feature perfectly and completing its testing steps in this session before moving on to other features.
+It's ok if you only complete one feature in this session, as there will be more sessions later that continue to make progress.
+
+### STEP 5: IMPLEMENT THE FEATURE
+
+Implement the chosen feature thoroughly:
+
+1. Write the code (frontend and/or backend as needed)
+2. Write a Playwright happy path test for the feature (see Step 6)
+3. Run the test and fix any issues discovered
+4. Verify all tests pass before moving on
+
+### STEP 6: VERIFY WITH PLAYWRIGHT TESTS
+
+**CRITICAL:** You MUST verify features by writing and running Playwright tests.
+
+**Write Happy Path Tests:**
+
+For each feature, write a Playwright test that covers the happy path - the main user flow that should work correctly. These tests are fast to run and provide quick feedback.
+
+```bash
+# Example: Create test file
+# tests/[feature-name].spec.ts
+
+# Run the specific test
+npx playwright test tests/[feature-name].spec.ts
+
+# Run with headed mode to see the browser (useful for debugging)
+npx playwright test tests/[feature-name].spec.ts --headed
+```
+
+**Test Structure (example):**
+
+```typescript
+import { test, expect } from "@playwright/test";
+
+test("user can send a message and receive response", async ({ page }) => {
+  await page.goto("http://localhost:3000");
+
+  // Happy path: main user flow
+  await page.fill('[data-testid="message-input"]', "Hello world");
+  await page.click('[data-testid="send-button"]');
+
+  // Verify the expected outcome
+  await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="message-list"]')).toContainText(
+    "Hello world"
+  );
+});
+```
+
+**DO:**
+
+- Write tests that cover the primary user workflow (happy path)
+- Use `data-testid` attributes for reliable selectors
+- Run tests frequently during development
+- Keep tests fast and focused
+
+**DON'T:**
+
+- Only test with curl commands (backend testing alone is insufficient)
+- Write overly complex tests with many edge cases initially
+- Skip running tests before marking features as passing
+- Mark tests passing without all Playwright tests green
+- Increase any playwright timeouts past 10s
+
+### STEP 7: UPDATE feature_list.json (CAREFULLY!)
+
+**YOU CAN ONLY MODIFY ONE FIELD: "passes"**
+
+After thorough verification, change:
+
+```json
+"passes": false
+```
+
+to:
+
+```json
+"passes": true
+```
+
+**NEVER:**
+
+- Remove tests
+- Edit test descriptions
+- Modify test steps
+- Combine or consolidate tests
+- Reorder tests
+
+**ONLY CHANGE "passes" FIELD AFTER ALL PLAYWRIGHT TESTS PASS.**
+
+### STEP 8: COMMIT YOUR PROGRESS
+
+Make a descriptive git commit:
+
+```bash
+git add .
+git commit -m "Implement [feature name] - verified with Playwright tests
+
+- Added [specific changes]
+- Added/updated Playwright tests in tests/
+- All tests passing
+- Updated feature_list.json: marked test #X as passing
+"
+git push origin main
+```
+
+### STEP 9: UPDATE PROGRESS NOTES
+
+Update `claude-progress.txt` with:
+
+- What you accomplished this session
+- Which test(s) you completed
+- Any issues discovered or fixed
+- What should be worked on next
+- Current completion status (e.g., "45/200 tests passing")
+
+### STEP 10: END SESSION CLEANLY
+
+Before context fills up:
+
+1. Commit all working code
+2. Update claude-progress.txt
+3. Update feature_list.json if tests verified
+4. Ensure no uncommitted changes
+5. Leave app in working state (no broken features)
+
+---
+
+## TESTING REQUIREMENTS
+
+**ALL testing must use Playwright tests.**
+
+**Setup (if not already done):**
+
+```bash
+# Install Playwright
+npm install -D @playwright/test
+
+# Install browsers
+npx playwright install
+```
+
+**Writing Tests:**
+
+Create tests in the `tests/` directory with `.spec.ts` extension.
+
+```typescript
+// tests/example.spec.ts
+import { test, expect } from "@playwright/test";
+
+test.describe("Feature Name", () => {
+  test("happy path: user completes main workflow", async ({ page }) => {
+    await page.goto("http://localhost:3000");
+
+    // Interact with UI elements
+    await page.click('button[data-testid="action"]');
+    await page.fill('input[data-testid="input"]', "test value");
+
+    // Assert expected outcomes
+    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="result"]')).toBeVisible();
+  });
+});
+```
+
+**Running Tests:**
+
+```bash
+# Run all tests (fast, headless)
+npx playwright test
+
+# Run specific test file
+npx playwright test tests/feature.spec.ts
+
+# Run with browser visible (for debugging)
+npx playwright test --headed
+
+# Run with UI mode (interactive debugging)
+npx playwright test --ui
+```
+
+**Best Practices:**
+
+- Add `data-testid` attributes to elements for reliable selectors
+- Focus on happy path tests first - they're fast and catch most regressions
+- Keep tests independent and isolated
+- Write tests as you implement features, not after
+
+---
+
+## IMPORTANT REMINDERS
+
+**Your Goal:** Production-quality application with all 200+ tests passing
+
+**This Session's Goal:** Complete at least one feature perfectly
+
+**Priority:** Fix broken tests before implementing new features
+
+**Quality Bar:**
+
+- Zero console errors
+- Polished UI matching the design specified in app_spec.txt (use landing page and generate page for true north of how design should look and be polished)
+- All features work end-to-end through the UI
+- Fast, responsive, professional
+
+**You have unlimited time.** Take as long as needed to get it right. The most important thing is that you
+leave the code base in a clean state before terminating the session (Step 10).
+
+---
+
+Begin by running Step 1 (Get Your Bearings).