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+# GeometryOps.jl Developer Instructions
+
+GeometryOps.jl is a Julia package for geometric calculations on (primarily 2D) geometries, built on top of GeoInterface.jl. The package uses a literate programming approach with documentation embedded directly in source code.
+
+Always reference these instructions first and fallback to search or bash commands only when you encounter unexpected information that does not match the info here.
+
+## Working Effectively
+
+### Environment Setup and Build Process
+**CRITICAL**: GeometryOps.jl consists of two packages that must be developed together:
+- Main package: `GeometryOps` (in repository root)
+- Core package: `GeometryOpsCore` (in `./GeometryOpsCore` subdirectory)
+
+Bootstrap, build, and test the repository:
+1. `cd /path/to/GeometryOps.jl`
+2. `julia --project=. -e "using Pkg; Pkg.develop(path=joinpath(\".\", \"GeometryOpsCore\")); Pkg.instantiate()"` -- takes 3-5 minutes. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 10+ minutes.
+3. `julia --project=. -e "using Pkg; Pkg.build()"` -- takes 1-2 minutes. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 5+ minutes.
+4. Verify installation: `julia --project=. -e "using GeometryOps; println(\"Package loaded successfully\")"` -- takes < 1 minute
+
+### Testing
+**WARNING**: Full test suite currently has dependency conflicts in some environments. Core functionality works correctly.
+
+Test core functionality manually:
+- `julia --project=. -e "using GeometryOps, GeoInterface; poly = GeoInterface.Polygon([[(0,0), (1,0), (1,1), (0,1), (0,0)]]); println(\"Area: \", GeometryOps.area(poly)); println(\"Centroid: \", GeometryOps.centroid(poly))"`
+- Expected output: `Area: 1.0` and `Centroid: (0.5, 0.5)`
+
+For full test suite (if dependencies allow):
+- `julia --project=. -e "using Pkg; Pkg.test()"` -- takes 15-30 minutes if successful. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 45+ minutes.
+
+### Documentation Build
+**WARNING**: Documentation build requires extensive dependencies and may fail in limited network environments.
+
+Build documentation (if network allows):
+1. `julia --project=docs -e "using Pkg; Pkg.develop([Pkg.PackageSpec(name=\"GeometryOpsCore\", path=\"./GeometryOpsCore\"), Pkg.PackageSpec(name=\"GeometryOps\", path=\".\")]); Pkg.instantiate()"` -- takes 10-20 minutes. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 30+ minutes.
+2. `julia --project=docs docs/make.jl` -- takes 5-15 minutes. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 25+ minutes.
+
+## Validation Scenarios
+
+**ALWAYS test these scenarios after making changes:**
+
+### Core Functionality Validation
+Run these exact commands to verify basic operations work:
+```julia
+using GeometryOps, GeoInterface
+
+# Test area calculation
+poly = GeoInterface.Polygon([[(0,0), (1,0), (1,1), (0,1), (0,0)]])
+area_result = GeometryOps.area(poly)  # Should be 1.0
+
+# Test centroid calculation  
+centroid_result = GeometryOps.centroid(poly)  # Should be (0.5, 0.5)
+
+# Test distance calculation
+point = (0.5, 0.5)
+dist_result = GeometryOps.distance(point, poly)  # Should be 0.0
+
+# Test signed area
+signed_area_result = GeometryOps.signed_area(poly)  # Should be 1.0
+
+println("Area: $area_result, Centroid: $centroid_result, Distance: $dist_result, Signed Area: $signed_area_result")
+```
+
+### Package Loading Test
+Always verify the package loads without errors:
+```bash
+julia --project=. -e "using GeometryOps; println(\"SUCCESS: GeometryOps loaded\")"
+```
+
+## Repository Structure and Navigation
+
+### Key Directories
+- `src/` - Main package source code (124 Julia files)
+  - `src/GeometryOps.jl` - Main module file
+  - `src/methods/` - Core geometric operations (area, distance, centroid, etc.)
+  - `src/transformations/` - Geometry transformation functions
+  - `src/utils/` - Utility functions and spatial tree interfaces
+- `GeometryOpsCore/` - Core package with fundamental types and interfaces
+- `test/` - Test suite organized to match `src/` structure
+- `docs/` - Documentation using Literate.jl
+- `ext/` - Package extensions for Proj, LibGEOS, etc.
+
+### Important Files
+- `Project.toml` - Main package dependencies and metadata
+- `GeometryOpsCore/Project.toml` - Core package dependencies
+- `docs/make.jl` - Documentation build script
+- `.github/workflows/CI.yml` - CI configuration with build and test jobs
+
+### Coding Standards
+- **Literate Programming**: Each source file includes extensive documentation at the top with examples
+- **Example-Driven**: Every file should have visual examples using plots (typically Makie)
+- **GeoInterface Compatible**: All functions work with any GeoInterface.jl compatible geometry
+- **Algorithm Types**: Define Algorithm types to control function behavior
+- **Internal Functions**: Begin with `_` and generally lack docstrings
+
+## Common Development Tasks
+
+### Adding New Functionality
+1. Follow the pattern in `src/methods/area.jl` or `src/methods/distance.jl`
+2. Include comprehensive documentation with examples at the top of the file
+3. Add visual examples using Makie when possible
+4. Define appropriate Algorithm types for different behaviors
+5. Export only functions intended for end users
+6. Add corresponding tests in `test/` directory
+
+### Key Methods to Understand
+Review these files as templates for new functionality:
+- `src/methods/area.jl` - Calculate area and signed area
+- `src/methods/distance.jl` - Distance calculations
+- `src/methods/centroid.jl` - Centroid computation
+- `src/methods/contains.jl` - Spatial relationship tests
+
+### Working with Extensions
+The package includes extensions for:
+- `Proj` - Coordinate reference system transformations
+- `LibGEOS` - GEOS library integration
+- `FlexiJoins` - Table joining operations
+- `TGGeometry` - Alternative geometry representations
+
+## Julia Version and Compatibility
+
+- **Minimum Julia Version**: 1.10
+- **CI Tests**: Julia 1.10, 1.11, and nightly
+- **Platform Support**: Ubuntu, Windows, macOS (ARM64 for macOS)
+- **Architecture**: Primarily x64, ARM64 for macOS
+
+## Validation Commands Reference
+
+### Quick Health Check (< 1 minute)
+```bash
+julia --project=. -e "using GeometryOps; println(\"OK\")"
+```
+
+### Functionality Test (< 1 minute)  
+```bash
+julia --project=. -e "using GeometryOps, GeoInterface; poly = GeoInterface.Polygon([[(0,0), (1,0), (1,1), (0,1), (0,0)]]); println(\"Area: \", GeometryOps.area(poly))"
+```
+
+### Package Status Check
+```bash
+julia --project=. -e "using Pkg; Pkg.status()"
+```
+
+### Check GeometryOpsCore Development
+```bash
+julia --project=. -e "using Pkg; println(Pkg.project().dependencies)"
+```
+
+## Performance Considerations
+
+- Use statically sized, immutable types where possible
+- Avoid unnecessary allocations by using GeoInterface constructs directly
+- Propagate compile-time information for better performance
+- Consider using TimerOutputs.jl for performance analysis
+- Profile with ProfileView.jl and diagnose with Cthulhu.jl for type stability
+
+## Documentation and Examples
+
+- All source files serve as documentation via literate programming
+- Examples should be visual when dealing with geometric operations
+- Documentation is generated from source code using Literate.jl
+- Browse generated docs at: https://juliageo.org/GeometryOps.jl/stable
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+- **"GeometryOpsCore not found"**: Run the development setup commands above
+- **Test failures**: Often due to missing optional dependencies; core functionality should still work
+- **Documentation build failures**: Usually due to network issues or missing dependencies
+- **Package loading errors**: Ensure both main package and GeometryOpsCore are properly developed
+
+### Emergency Recovery
+If the environment gets corrupted:
+1. `rm -rf ~/.julia/compiled` (clears compiled cache)
+2. Re-run the bootstrap commands from the "Working Effectively" section
+
+Always commit your changes before attempting recovery procedures.
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