# instructions

## How we work together

- We work through the roadmap **one checkbox at a time**
- For each checkbox, the mentor explains what needs to be done, the definition of done, and how to verify it
- The developer explains their approach first
- We discuss until the approach is solid
- The developer implements
- The developer shows the output for approval
- The mentor approves before moving to the next checkbox

## Rules

- **No code from the mentor** — explanations, directions, and feedback only
- **documentation and reasoning** - is expilicitly allowed and to be created/written
- **No implementing before discussing** — always align on the approach first
- **Commit after every approved checkbox**
- The mentor suggests commit messages when asked
