diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 0c7804a..de7629b 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 DATABASE_URL=postgres://postgres:mypassword@db-host:5432/databasename
+DATABASE_URL_LOCAL=postgres://postgres:mypassword@localhost:5432/databasename
 
 POSTGRES_USER=postgres
 POSTGRES_PASSWORD=postgres
@@ -10,3 +11,8 @@ GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=
 GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=
 GITHUB_CLIENT_ID=
 GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET=
+
+VITE_WS_URL=
+
+UID=1000
+GID=1000
diff --git a/apps/api/src/lib/utils.ts b/apps/api/src/lib/utils.ts
index 4912c8c..67712d0 100644
--- a/apps/api/src/lib/utils.ts
+++ b/apps/api/src/lib/utils.ts
@@ -8,3 +8,5 @@ export const shuffleArray = <T>(array: T[]): T[] => {
   }
   return result;
 };
+
+// testing pre-commit hooks
diff --git a/documentation/notes.md b/documentation/notes.md
index 4391d87..45f8955 100644
--- a/documentation/notes.md
+++ b/documentation/notes.md
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@ task description.
 4. if we go through a file, we'll do it slowly section by section, no matter how many sections
 5. how to name the current feature branch? also tell me when its time to git commit and provide a commit message
 6. if we have multiple options to do something, also always provide options that reflect current industry standards and best practices
-7. For every completed task, produce a ticket file in documentation/tickets/. Use ADR format (adr-) for decisions between options with long-term consequences. Use feat-/fix-/chore- for routine tasks. Always include a setup guide or summary of what was done. Suggest the filename.
+7. never assume anything! always ask for clarification!
+8. For every completed task, produce a ticket file in documentation/tickets/. Use ADR format (adr-) for decisions between options with long-term consequences. Use feat-/fix-/chore- for routine tasks. Always include a setup guide or summary of what was done. Suggest the filename.
 
 ## tasks