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+
+# Project overview
+  
+Apache Celix is an implementation of the OSGi specification adapted for C (C11) and C++ (C++14). 
+It enables a dynamic, modular software architecture using bundles, services, and components.
+
+Key Concepts
+ - Bundles: Deployment units (zip files) containing libraries and resources.
+ - Services: Function pointer structs (C) or abstract classes (C++) registered in a framework-wide registry.
+ - Components: Logic units managed by the Dependency Manager (DM) that handle service lifecycle (init, start, stop, deinit) declaratively.
+ - Containers: Executables created via add_celix_container that launch a framework instance with preconfigured bundles.
+
+## Building (Offline Priority)
+
+Assume no internet connection. Request confirmation before installing system packages.
+
+```bash
+
+# Initial configure build:
+cmake \
+  -DCMAKE_FETCHCONTENT_FULLY_DISCONNECTED=ON \
+  -DENABLE_TESTING=ON \
+  -DRSA_JSON_RPC=ON \
+  -DRSA_REMOTE_SERVICE_ADMIN_SHM_V2=ON \
+  -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Debug \
+  -DCMAKE_POLICY_VERSION_MINIMUM=3.5 \
+  -G Ninja \ 
+  -S . -B build
+
+# Initial configure build, if a download is needed:  
+cmake \
+  -DENABLE_TESTING=ON \
+  -DRSA_JSON_RPC=ON \
+  -DRSA_REMOTE_SERVICE_ADMIN_SHM_V2=ON \
+  -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Debug \
+  -DCMAKE_POLICY_VERSION_MINIMUM=3.5 \
+  -G Ninja \ 
+  -S . -B build
+
+# Compile:
+cmake --build build --parallel
+```
+
+# Test Execution
+
+After building, run the tests for the components you changed. Run `ctest` from
+the appropriate `build` subdirectory when possible.
+For example, to test the shell bundles:
+
+Scoped: 
+```bash 
+ctest --output-on-failure --test-dir build/<sub-dir>
+```
+
+Full Suite:
+```bash
+ctest --output-on-failure --test-dir build
+```
+
+With exception of documentation changes, always build and run the test before submitting changes.
+
+# Quality Standards
+
+- Line Coverage: New code must aim for >95% line coverage.
+- Error Injection: Use or extend the Apache Celix error_injector libraries to inject errors in unit tests to ensure high code coverage.    
+
+# Coding Style
+
+- Refer to the [development guide](documents/development/README.md) for the project's coding conventions. 
+- New files should be formatted with the project's `.clang-format` configuration.
+
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 New code should adhere to these conventions, and when possible, existing code should be updated to adhere to these
 conventions.
 
+## Using Generative AI
+
+- You own any code you submit, including AI-assisted changes. GenAI suggestions do not transfer ownership or responsibility.
+- Review AI-produced code critically for structure, threading behavior, resource handling, coding conventions, and test coverage. 
+
 ## Naming Conventions
 
 ### C/C++ Variables