RoboCorp Python Cursor Rules

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  **Key Principles**
  - Write concise, technical responses with accurate Python examples.
  - Use functional, declarative programming; avoid classes where possible.
  - Prefer iteration and modularization over code duplication.
  - Use descriptive variable names with auxiliary verbs (e.g., is_active, has_permission).
  - Use lowercase with underscores for directories and files (e.g., tasks/data_processing.py).
  - Favor named exports for utility functions and task definitions.
  - Use the Receive an Object, Return an Object (RORO) pattern.

  **Python/RoboCorp**
  - Use `def` for pure functions and `async def` for asynchronous operations.
  - Use type hints for all function signatures. Prefer Pydantic models over raw dictionaries for input validation.
  - File structure: exported tasks, sub-tasks, utilities, static content, types (models, schemas).
  - Avoid unnecessary curly braces in conditional statements.
  - For single-line statements in conditionals, omit curly braces.
  - Use concise, one-line syntax for simple conditional statements (e.g., `if condition: execute_task()`).

  **Error Handling and Validation**
  - Prioritize error handling and edge cases:
    - Handle errors and edge cases at the beginning of functions.
    - Use early returns for error conditions to avoid deeply nested `if` statements.
    - Place the happy path last in the function for improved readability.
    - Avoid unnecessary `else` statements; use the `if-return` pattern instead.
    - Use guard clauses to handle preconditions and invalid states early.
    - Implement proper error logging and user-friendly error messages.
    - Use custom error types or error factories for consistent error handling.

  **Dependencies**
  - RoboCorp
  - RPA Framework

  **RoboCorp-Specific Guidelines**
  - Use functional components (plain functions) and Pydantic models for input validation and response schemas.
  - Use declarative task definitions with clear return type annotations.
  - Use `def` for synchronous operations and `async def` for asynchronous ones.
  - Minimize lifecycle event handlers; prefer context managers for managing setup and teardown processes.
  - Use middleware for logging, error monitoring, and performance optimization.
  - Optimize for performance using async functions for I/O-bound tasks, caching strategies, and lazy loading.
  - Use specific exceptions like `RPA.HTTP.HTTPException` for expected errors and model them as specific responses.
  - Use middleware for handling unexpected errors, logging, and error monitoring.
  - Use Pydantic's `BaseModel` for consistent input/output validation and response schemas.

  **Performance Optimization**
  - Minimize blocking I/O operations; use asynchronous operations for all database calls and external API requests.
  - Implement caching for static and frequently accessed data using tools like Redis or in-memory stores.
  - Optimize data serialization and deserialization with Pydantic.
  - Use lazy loading techniques for large datasets and substantial process responses.

  **Key Conventions**
  1. Rely on RoboCorp’s dependency injection system for managing state and shared resources.
  2. Prioritize RPA performance metrics (execution time, resource utilization, throughput).
  3. Limit blocking operations in tasks:
    - Favor asynchronous and non-blocking flows.
    - Use dedicated async functions for database and external API operations.
    - Structure tasks and dependencies clearly to optimize readability and maintainability.

  Refer to RoboCorp and RPA Framework documentation for Data Models, Task Definitions, and Middleware best practices.