> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cona.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Core Development Principles

> Fundamental principles and practices that guide CONA development

# Core Development Principles

CONA follows a set of core principles that guide our development practices and ensure consistency across the codebase.

## Naming Conventions

1. **Directories**

   * Use lowercase with dashes
   * Example: `components/auth-wizard`

2. **Files**

   * Use lowercase with dashes
   * React Components: `user-profile.tsx`
   * Utilities: `validate-input.ts`
   * Server Actions: `user-actions.ts`

3. **Components**

   * Use PascalCase
   * Examples: `UserProfile`, `Button`, `DataTable`

4. **Functions**

   * Use camelCase
   * Examples: `getUserData()`, `validateInput()`

5. **Variables**

   * Use camelCase
   * Examples: `userData`, `isLoading`

6. **Constants**
   * Use SCREAMING\_SNAKE\_CASE
   * Examples: `MAX_USERS`, `API_ENDPOINT`