> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.qoder.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Best Practices

> Choose the right storage location by content purpose, and follow the checklist for each stage: creating Wakers, starting conversations, launching automated tasks, updating knowledge and permissions, and updating the application.

Choose the right storage location by content purpose: put working files in the project directory, stable reference materials in the knowledge base, long-term preferences in memory, and one-time requirements in the current conversation or run input.

## Checklist by Stage

| Stage                                          | Must-check items                                                                                                                                   |
| ---------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Creating or modifying a Waker                  | Responsibilities, inputs, outputs, and boundaries are clear; bind only the required capabilities; validate with both normal and out-of-scope tasks |
| Starting a conversation                        | Waker, device, and working directory are correct; specify the goal, scope, output, and acceptance criteria; inspect deliverables when done         |
| Launching an automated task or WakerFlow       | Manually verify both the success and failure paths first; keep human confirmation for external writes; then enable the trigger                     |
| Updating knowledge, permissions, or connectors | Clean up outdated materials and check the access scope; start with read-only, least-privilege; verify with a new conversation                      |
| Updating the application                       | Verify the running version; do a small-scale trial run for critical tasks                                                                          |

<Warning>
  Credentials must only be entered in protected authorization or configuration entry points. Never write them into profiles, knowledge bases, memory, conversations, or business logs. Re-verify after every significant change.
</Warning>