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@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@ The repo was cleaned up and reset to a single clean `main` branch with README.
 | 2026-06-24 | Forgejo credentials updated in memory |
 | 2026-06-24 | `bacontest` repo created and explored |
 | 2026-06-24 | Cleanup completed |
+| 2026-06-29 | **Principle adopted:** *If I don't know, I ask. If I'm not sure, I research* |
 
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