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 ### Python Code
 
+- **IMPORTANT**: In most cases, Python code should not be edited. Bug fixes should be made through Rust code modifications only
 - Follow PEP 8 style for custom Python code
 - Use ruff for linting Python code
 - Minimize modifications to CPython standard library files