Emacs Lisp development best practices including file templates, project structure, testing, and coding style. Use when writing Emacs Lisp packages or configuration.
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name: elisp-development
description: Emacs Lisp development best practices including file templates, project structure, testing, and coding style. Use when writing Emacs Lisp packages or configuration.
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# Emacs Lisp Development Skill
## When to Use
- Writing new Emacs Lisp packages
- Developing Emacs configuration
- Creating Emacs extensions or modes
- Writing tests for Elisp code
- Setting up CI/CD for Elisp projects
## Core Guidelines
### File Template
All Elisp files must follow the standard template:
@ELISP-03-file-template.md
### Project Structure
Follow proper package organization:
@ELISP-02-project-structure.md
### Coding Style
Adhere to Elisp conventions:
@ELISP-04-coding-style.md
### Testing
Write comprehensive tests:
@ELISP-05-testing-guide.md
### Basics
Fundamental Elisp concepts:
@ELISP-01-basic.md
## Examples
See the example project structure:
@ELISP-99-example-project.md
